Conor McGregor on Potential Nate Diaz Rubber Match: ‘Trilogy will be Special’

Controlling the human head.

A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Feb 16, 2018 at 9:36am PST

If you ask fight fans what words come to mind when describing Conor McGregor, few would argue that trash talking is near the top of the list. McGregor’s ability to get inside his opponent’s head is a huge weapon for the Irishman. Over the weekend, McGregor posted a photo on Instagram with the caption “controlling the human head.”

McGregor received some unsavoury comments about his grappling skills on the post, particularly as this was what Nate Diaz did so well to set up the rear-naked choke finish in their first fight.

It was refreshing to see him respond positively to fan comments on his grappling skills and acknowledging Diaz and his ability:

“A truly beautiful position. The most intense position to be in under the lights of the entire world. Try and imagine what it would feel like. Amazing. Respect to Nate always and our trilogy will be special when we do it 100 percent,” McGregor wrote.

“There is no rush Nate Diaz, our trilogy will show true to us for what we are. Warriors.”

Considering the score is 1-1 between McGregor and Diaz, there is little doubt this fight will happen at some point. It makes sense from a financial standpoint due to huge pay-per-view numbers the first two fights produced.

McGregor is currently rumoured to tussle with the winner of Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov, who will lock horns at UFC 223.