Is Nick Diaz Still With UFC?

Nick ‘Diablo’ Diaz has been out of the frame for too long. The absence is so strong that it has altered the perception of UFC fans regarding Diaz. For them, it’s almost like he never stepped into the octagon and his career never began. All the ‘Diablo’ fans miss the show the Middleweight fighter used to put on. The fights were always a mix of entertainment and adrenaline rush. The talented fighter had several things going on in his personal life. This also affected his professionalism. Such incidents made him stand in a negative light every once in a while. However, the fighter never gave up on himself and has always kept fighting for his beloved fans. It is pretty evident that Diaz loves the MMA sport and does not want to give up on it easily.

To start with, Diaz had a huge involuntary career break. The matter got out of hand too quickly. ‘Diablo’s career has been going downhill for a long time and the break just added to the story. Before the break, the fighter had a bout with Anderson Silva back in 2015 featured as the main event of UFC 183. This fight eventually resulted in Diaz getting a vast ban for five years. After coming back to UFC 266 in the year 2021, he went underground again. The inactivity was so severe that some were worried about the 39-year-old’s retirement without any official goodbye to fans.

Can we expect to see Nick Diaz return to the UFC?

Right before the UFC 183 fight, the fighter had reportedly signed a contract for three fights with the UFC. One of those fights was the Diaz vs Silva that resulted in NC in 2015. Following the five-year ban, the fighter fought again in 2021 as his legal curse was lifted. Unfortunately for him, his UFC 266 fight wasn’t good luck either. When the ex-Strikeforce champion lost to Robbie Lawler, he used his second fight of the contract. Using simple math, Nick Diaz is not out of the picture when we talk about his UFC career.

The Middleweight fighter has not given up on his career. Moreover, Nick Diaz even went on to tease his ultimate return in the year 2023! UFC fans cannot contain their excitement after this news and can be seen jumping from their seats from a mile away. The show-stopping fights are going to be on our screens soon. To add to the story, Diaz challenged Israel Adesanya in his comeback fight.

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“I’m going to be quicker than ever, stronger than ever, better than ever — I’m just gonna be a whole new me. Whoever is on top at the time [I want], preferably Israel Adesanya, if he gets his title back,” said Diaz. Although the Californian fighter has teased his comeback in 2023 himself, no official fight announcements have been made. So, fans can get excited without concern; however, the opponent is yet to be confirmed.

Where was Nick Diaz since UFC 266?

‘Diablo’ the Middleweight beast lost to his opponent Robbie Lawler all the way back in September 2021. The lost UFC 266 fight broke Diaz’s heart and fans had not heard from him since then. It is probable that the 39-year-old fighter has been training himself harder. The fight was a blow to his face. Diaz left the MMA league ‘Strikeforce’ in 2011 to join the world-famous UFC. However, the decision was salty on his career’s fate. From his joining date, Diaz only won a single fight.

So, it could be estimated that the fighter has been working on himself since his last fight. Hopefully, he will return in his best spirit to compete in the league. Diaz does not lack when it comes to giving everybody a run for their life. His UFC career has been arguably upsetting for fans.

Nick Diaz’s bitter-sweet relationship with UFC

The ex-Strikeforce champion had been suspended before by the Athletic Commission following his fight in UFC 183. While his opponent Anderson Silva was banned for a year for a PED drug test gone wrong, Nick Diaz was caught red-handed for marijuana intake and was banned for five consecutive years of MMA fighting. Even in his great return debut in 2021, he could not win a fancy fight. Diaz lost against his opponent.

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He has also lost a significant number of fights in the UFC. However, despite his weird luck in this league, Diaz cannot be seen giving up. The Middleweight fighter shows his uttermost American spirit and carries on with his difficulties. Nick Diaz has shown everyone that he is a real fighter. Let’s hope that he aces his 2023 return.