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sports26 days ago•3 min saved

Diaz Goes All-In on Comeback, Eyes UFC World Title Post-Rehab

Nick Diaz says he plans to return to fighting after rehab in Baja California and aims to win a UFC world title, promising a 'brand new me' as he relaunches his career. The former welterweight contender, who hasn’t fought since 2021 and faced postponed bouts in 2024, credits sobriety and treatment for his renewed focus, recounting how his surroundings nearly cost him his life and vowing to come back stronger and win a title for his fans.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque Co-Main Event at UFC Abu Dhabi

Nick Diaz campaigned for a rematch with Georges St-Pierre but will instead face Vicente Luque at UFC Abu Dhabi. Despite 11 years since their last fight, Diaz and St-Pierre's rivalry remains iconic. Diaz also sought fights with other high-profile names but ultimately settled for the bout with Luque, who has overcome significant health issues to prepare for this match.

via Bloody Elbow|

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sports1 year ago•0 min saved

Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson Set for UFC Abu Dhabi Return

UFC legends Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson, both 40, are set to fight at the upcoming UFC event in Abu Dhabi on August 3, 2024, but have opened as significant betting underdogs. Diaz will face Vicente Luque, while Ferguson will fight Michael Chiesa. The rest of the main card includes Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Cory Sandhagen, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Chito Vera, and Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez. Diaz has not fought since 2021, and Ferguson is on a seven-fight losing streak.

via MMA Mania|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson Set for UFC Abu Dhabi Return

Nick Diaz will return to the UFC to face Vicente Luque in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night on August 3 in Abu Dhabi. The event will also feature a bantamweight main event between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov, along with other notable matchups.

via ESPN|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson Set for UFC Return in Abu Dhabi

UFC CEO Dana White announced that Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson will return to the octagon at UFC on ABC 7 in Abu Dhabi on August 3. Diaz will face Vicente Luque, while Ferguson will fight Michael Chiesa. Both veterans are looking to break losing streaks, with Diaz winless since 2011 and Ferguson on a seven-fight skid. The event will also feature a women's strawweight bout between Mackenzie Dern and Loopy Godinez.

via MMA Junkie|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Nick Diaz Headlines UFC Abu Dhabi Return Against Vicente Luque

The UFC Abu Dhabi main card has been revealed, featuring Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa, Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque, and Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez. Fans are eager to see if Ferguson and Dern can bounce back from recent setbacks.

via BJPENN.COM|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson Set for UFC Abu Dhabi Return

Dana White announced that UFC legend Nick Diaz will make a shocking return to the Octagon after nearly three years, facing Vicente Luque in a co-main event at UFC's fight night in Abu Dhabi on August 3. Diaz, who last fought in September 2021, will join a stacked card featuring Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Marlon Vera, and Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez.

via SPORTbible|

#abu-dhabi #dana-white #nick-diaz

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson Set for UFC Abu Dhabi Return

Nick Diaz returns to the UFC after nearly three years to fight Vicente Luque in a five-round co-main event at UFC Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3. Tony Ferguson also moves to welterweight to face Michael Chiesa. The main event features Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov in a No. 1 contender fight for a bantamweight title shot.

via MMA Fighting|

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