Is Nick Diaz finally free from his demons? Last year, ahead of a rumored UFC 310 clash with Vicente Luque, a disturbing video surfaced showing the former Strikeforce champion shirtless and disoriented, lighting a piece of grass outside a business late at night. The footage shook the MMA world, sparking concern and an outpouring of support. But now, months later, there’s a glimmer of hope—Raul Rosas Jr.’s latest Instagram post hints at a Diaz who’s back on track and healing.

Raul Rosas Jr took to his Instagram handle to upload a photo of himself with Nick Diaz with a caption that read, “With the champ @nickdiaz209”  The post quickly grabbed attention as fans flooded the comments, eager to ask about the condition of their favorite star — and of course, it’s Nick Diaz. This post came two months after Diaz’s coach claimed that his fighter is doing better as compared to last year.

Back in January, Nick Diaz shared a video of himself in Mexico. While he never mentioned the reason for his Mexican visit or the exact location, many within the fanbase speculated that the fighter might be spending some time in a rehabilitation center. Well, Diaz appeared happy and in good spirits in the video. In March, Diaz’s long-time friend and coach, Cesar Gracie has provided a fresh and encouraging update about the fighter.

Uploading a photo of a smiling Nick Diaz, Gracie captioned it, “Nick is healthy and doing good.” Seeing Nick Diaz smile after so many years truly warms the heart, and the recent photo of Raul Rosas Jr. was a welcome addition to fans’ happiness. Let’s have a look at what the MMA community has to say about the update.

MMA fans ask about Nick Diaz’s betterment in his new post with Raul Rosas Jr

Nick Diaz looked awful last year when he was expected to fight Vicente Luque. However, the fighter appears to be in much better shape in his recent update. Seeing this, a fan said, “Wow, he looks so much better.” 

Another fan added, “Nick Diaz sure was scary in the octagon! My favorite old school ufc fighter.” With a career record of 26 victories and 10 defeats, Nick Diaz had an amazing MMA career. His rivalry with Georges Saint-Pierre is one of the most beloved in MMA history, especially because of their compelling backstory. The former Strikeforce champion has victories over the likes of Robbie Lawler at UFC 44, BJ Penn, Frank Shamrock, and many more. It would not be wrong to state that he is one of the few old-age GOATS of the game.

Moreover, one asked, “Why don’t fight? nick.”  Nick Diaz’s career witnessed a downturn after his fight against Carlos Condit at UFC 143. Following that defeat, Diaz went on to lose his next three fights, and after his final bout against Robbie Lawler, he left the UFC for good, and since then, he has been staying away from the sport. A social media user appreciated both Diaz and Rosas Jr, “Two BMFs.”

Furthermore, another social media fan came forward to express his happiness about Diaz’s positive update, “Good to see Nick looking healthy after the Lawler fight.” Last but not the least, a fan has a demand from Raul Rosas Jr, “You should have him train you.”

As Nick Diaz occasionally shares positive updates about his health and recovery, could we be witnessing a potential comeback from one of the greatest fighters of the past? Share your thoughts in the comments below.