Seriously? Nick Diaz guarantees his return to the UFC and promises to be champion: 'I see myself at the top'

Nick Diaz in a photo shoot. Photo: Reproduction/X/NickDiaz

Nate diaz He's not the only family member open to returning to the UFC. Having not competed since 2021, Nick Diaz He claims he will step into the octagon again and has high ambitions. And, despite his advanced age for competition, the 41-year-old veteran is excited and believes he can face the best welterweight (up to 77,1 kg) and middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) fighters on equal footing.

In an interview with the 'Baja Rehab' channel, a rehabilitation center located in Mexico, Nick, who is recovering from substance abuse, expressed optimism about his future in the UFC. Still under contract with the organization, the American, who is seeking sobriety, guarantees that, away from alcohol and marijuana, he will be a champion in the sport, even without Dana White's interest in his return.

It is quite true that the veteran's last MMA victory was in 2011 and, the last time he fought, he was knocked out by... Robbie Lawler He was harshly criticized by fans and sports professionals. However, Nick emphasizes that, clean and close to his best form, he will return to competition and assures that he will be able to erase the bad impression left in the octagon.

“I see myself becoming champion and I think it’s easy money. It’s not like before. People will see a new me. I just want to thank my fans and everyone who will be ready to watch my next fights. I’m going to win the belt,” said the veteran.

"I definitely recommend the treatment. I lost many friends, some very close, and I couldn't understand how this could have definitely saved their lives," he concluded.

Diaz's fighters in MMA

At his peak in MMA, Nick Diaz He made his mark in the welterweight division. The American was champion of the category in Strikeforce and, in the UFC, competed for both the interim and undisputed titles. The bad boy began his career in the sport in 2001 and, despite the long time away from the sport, makes it clear that he is not retired.

In this sport, the athlete built a record consisting of 26 wins, ten losses, and two 'no contests' (fights with no result). His main victories were against B.J. Penn, Frank shamrockGleison Tibau, Paul Daley and Robbie Lawler.