Nick Diaz suffered a third-round TKO loss in his rematch against Robbie Lawler at UFC 266. After this devastating loss, let's take a look at five potential opponents for the Stockton native.
If Georges St-Pierre decides to come back for a one-off fight, then St-Pierre vs. Diaz 2 might be the fight to make for the UFC fans. Diaz will aim to avenge his loss in the rematch.
Jake Paul has called out both the Diaz brothers for a boxing bout. Meanwhile, Nick Diaz is 1-0 in his professional boxing career. So, it won't be surprising if he makes his boxing comeback against Paul.
Originally a unanimous decision loss for Diaz, his bout against Anderson Silva was later declared a no-contest. Meanwhile, Silva has been doing great ever since he made his boxing comeback. Silva vs. Diaz will be a highly entertaining boxing bout for the fans.
A trilogy fight between Diaz and Lawler can be expected as the pair is 1-1, with Diaz winning the first bout via KO at UFC 47 and losing the rematch at UFC 266.
Jorge Masvidal defeated Nate Diaz at UFC 244. Thus, there is a chance that fans might witness Nick Diaz taking on Masvidal to avenge his brother's loss.