Amid hyperlinks to a possible return to the Octagon at UFC 300 subsequent 12 months, former light-weight title challenger, Nate Diaz has admitted that whereas he want to make his comeback to the promotion, in accordance with him, there’s no potential opponent rising for him to compete in opposition to.
Diaz, a former undisputed light-weight championship challenger and perennial welterweight contender beneath the banner of the promotion, departed the Dana White-led group again in November of final 12 months, following the completion of his contractual obligations with the UFC.
Headlining a previous UFC 279 occasion in September of that 12 months in a makeshift combat with former interim light-weight titleholder, Tony Ferguson, Stockton veteran, Diaz rallied to beat the ex-champion with a fourth spherical guillotine choke submission win.
And linked with a return to the Octagon ever since his departure, Diaz made his skilled boxing debut again in August of this 12 months in opposition to Ohio puncher, Jake Paul, struggling a unanimous resolution loss to the outspoken striker in Texas.
Earlier this weekend, ferver concerning a possible return to the UFC for Diaz hit the headlines, with followers speculating the Californian was weighing up a comeback – posting “it’s time” cryptically on his official social media.
Nate Diaz addresses UFC 300 return
And tonight, amid hyperlinks to a function on a monumental UFC 300 card in April of subsequent 12 months, Diaz has claimed whereas a return on the cardboard could be “tight” – no opponent has emerged for him.
“UFC 300 could be tight however there’s no one to combat,” Nate Diaz posted on his official X account.
UFC 300 could be tight however there’s no one to combat
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 23, 2023
Linked with many potential opponents forward of his potential return to the Octagon, Diaz has been the topic of a latest name out from former interim light-weight champion, Dustin Poirier, while a possible trilogy rubber match with two-time foe and former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor has been instructed.
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