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Going against the grain has made Diaz an unlikely mainstream attraction and we won’t see another one like him for a long time. Powered by Nate Diaz's older brother, Nick Diaz, fueled fight comeback talk after recently posting on Instagram. Nick Diaz is a former WEC and IFC Welterweight champion. Who cares about a guy with a mediocre record who never lived up to his potential?Diaz showed potential after winning "The Ultimate Fighter" as a 22-year-old and appeared to be on the verge of stardom when he subsequently won his next four fights. Whether the UFC or White likes it or not, the 34-year-old does things his way and won't change who he is. He has also competed in the UFC, PRIDE FC, Elite Xtreme Combat (before it ceased operations), and Strikeforce.

He narrowly lost the rematch to McGregor, and you could make a case that he deserved the nod. When Diaz rejoined the UFC from Strikeforce, he defeated former lightweight champion BJ Penn to earn a shot at the interim welterweight title.Diaz took on Carlos Condit and lost the fight by controversial unanimous decision — to this day, it is a decision hardcore fans have continued to debate. Maybe there's some kind of life lesson buried inside this week's surprise storyline that former UFC title challenger Nick Diaz wants to come back to the Octagon to …

It all came to a head when Diaz got a microphone after dominant win over Michael Johnson in front of a national audience. Conor McGregor, you've taken everything I've worked for, motherf—er," Diaz finally got what he wanted at UFC 196 in March 2016. Diaz was pulled from the card. Coming out to the loudest ovation of the fighters who had already taken the stage — including headliners Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic — inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., where UFC 241 will take place Saturday night, Diaz lit up and started smoking a CBD cigarette. "F— that. Diaz, though, couldn't change UFC president Dana White's perception of him and convince White that he deserved big fights and the pay that goes with them. Diaz went on to fight Silva and then proceeded to disappear from the Octagon. Cmon Nick were all waiting.” Another user wrote, “We need one last fight nick.”Another fan commented, “One last fight please Nick it would be legendary.”One fan said, “one more fight” and suggested a rematch against former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion The last time Diaz stepped into a cage for a professional MMA fight was on January 31, 2015, when he took on former UFC middleweight champion The fight went all five rounds and it featured a few bizarre moments, including when Diaz laid down on the canvas mid-fight.The Spider won the fight by unanimous decision, however he tested positive for a banned substance and the victory was subsequently overturned to a no contest.

Diaz is returning to the Octagon for the first time in a little under three years as he battles Anthony Pettis in the co-main event of UFC 241.What Diaz has done to become, and remain, one of the biggest superstars the sport has seen in some time despite the time off defies all logic and makes little to no sense. Nick Diaz Sparks UFC Comeback Speculation With Recent Post [LOOK] 2020).Nick Diaz last fight was ago against Anderson Silva at UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz. Diaz is known for having a very modified sport BJJ style that suits his MMA career very well. He wanted the money fight. For example, one fan wrote, “Sounds like he’s ready to fight again.”Another user commented, “Bro go to [Bellator] and fight. You look at any other MMA fighter with a record of 20-11 (3-2 in his last five fights), who has never won a world title and hasn't sniffed a cage in three years, and you'd have to think there is absolutely no way people would want to see that individual put on the four-ounce gloves and throw it down for our entertainment. Nick Diaz draw by Overturned in round 5 at 5:00. He felt he should've received opportunities like this one long before, and he wasn't about to let this one slip through his fingers. He has a professional MMA record of 26-9 … Diaz couldn't have cared less. It is no accident that this is the case, because Diaz has returned to our consciousness. A Diaz return looked to be near when he was booked to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 230 in November. UFC 241 has been the most talked-about event for the organization thus far in 2019. Diaz made enough money from the two McGregor fights that he didn't need to put himself through the meat grinder until the right opportunity came along.