UFC star Nick Diaz might make his comeback to the Octagon this year. Currently, on a one-year layoff, the former Strikeforce champion clarified his intentions to fight the best on his return. However, his recent record may not do justice to his splendid resume. The Stockton native last fought against Robbie Lawler at UFC 266 in a bloodbath affair as he lost the fight with a TKO. Notably, the former title challenger is without a win inside Octagon for over a decade now. Despite the apprehensions surrounding his comeback, the ‘Skrap Pack’ member expressed eagerness to fight again.

The 39-year-old attended the proceedings of the recently concluded UFC 285. While he was upbeat about the results, he also suggested the talks with the promotion to work on a fight. In addition, he dropped some big names as his probable opponent. But, the middleweight fighter also hilariously dismissed squaring off against the newly crowned heavyweight champion and pound-for-pound king, Jon Jones.

Nick Diaz drops big middleweight names as comeback opponents

In a conversation with Cage Fighting, the Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu team representative disclosed his G.O.A.T. pick. After naming himself the G.O.A.T., he alluded to when the fans could expect him back.

Thus, he said, “I’m asking to fight as soon as possible. Not Jon Jones though. Yeah, something like that [fighting Israel Adesanya or Alex Pereira]. I always want to fight the best.”

How did the fans react to the declaration?

While some fans pointed out his last result, others indicated a fight against the best might not work out.

“I’d watch Diaz vs Strickland”

“Almost Dillon Danis levels of delusion. Almost.”

“The way he said “not Jones tho” so casually as if it’s actually a possibility never change Nick lol love that guy”

“Love my 209 boys, but this ain’t the move homie…”

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“hey gotta give him another old vet. Love nick but he’s being delusional thinking the ufc will give him Alex or Israel”

“Fighting pereira at this point in his career is a good way to get his brain rearranged”

“Holy sh*t imagine him against either of them middleweights the match maker will be charged for manslaughter”

“Love Nick but Remember what happened last fight with Robbie? he not getting izzy or a top 5 contender”

What do you think of these comments by UFC star Nick Diaz? Do you believe fans will witness him in the action this year? Let us know in the comments below.

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