He accompanied Nate during the ceremonial weigh-ins and walked him to the cage on fight night. He was initially suspended for five years, but that was later reduced to 18 months.ĭiaz has kept a relatively low profile in the mixed martial arts community since his suspension, but he made an appearance for his brother's bout earlier this month. It was the third time Diaz failed a marijuana-related drug test. Diaz also failed a drug test for marijuana metabolites. That was changed to a no-contest after Silva tested positive for banned substances. 31, 2015, when he lost a decision to Anderson Silva. Cowboy Stadium.'ĭiaz hasn't fought since Jan. 'You know, it's on you Dana,' Diaz said, referring to UFC president Dana White. Mubenga said a Masvidal fight at the Dallas Cowboys' home, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is their ideal choice. They can do their part and then the show could go on.'Īccording to Diaz's manager, Kevin Mubenga, they are targeting a return to fighting in the spring. 'This guy can do anything he wants to do right now to make the most money possible. 'I'll fight anybody,' Nick Diaz said during an interview, which aired Monday on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show. Masvidal is coming off a third-round TKO of Nate Diaz, who suffered two deep cuts around his right eye that prompted a controversial doctor stoppage at UFC 244 on Nov. And he has set his sights on Jorge Masvidal, the man who just beat Diaz's younger brother, Nate. Nick Diaz's long-awaited return to fighting could come in early 2020.ĭiaz and his manager told ESPN he is finally open to returning to the UFC Octagon. Nick Diaz eyes 2020 return to UFC, against Jorge Masvidal You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser

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