On August 3rd, Nick Diaz, a former undisputed welterweight title challenger, will make his first appearance in the Octagon in over three years when he faces Vicente Luque, a perennial contender in the division, in a five-round co-main event bout at UFC Fight Night, Abu Dhabi from the Etihad Arena, United Arab Emirates.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to Abu Dhabi on Saturday, August 3, 2024, on ESPN+. The main event of the exciting “Fight Night” program will feature a bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen, rated No. 2, and Umar Nurmagomedov, ranked No. 10.
Nick Diaz To Make His Comeback In UFC in August
Nick Diaz, a veteran of the UFC, is preparing for his second victorious comeback.
After winning the first-ever Strikeforce welterweight title in 2010 and going on to face Georges St-Pierre and Carlos Condit for UFC gold, Diaz has yet to step inside the Octagon much since 2015.
Following a dispute surrounding a drug test after his fight with Anderson Silva, Diaz only fought again in UFC 266 in 2021, when he faced fellow veteran Robbie Lawler. After getting knocked down in round three, the Stockton native decided not to return, indicating that he was far from his best.
Although many demanded that Diaz step down, he referred to more fights in the future. And it’s official that he will make his comeback.
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Dana White Announces Comeback Of UFC Legend
In a startling statement, Dana White said that a UFC legend is returning to the organization after nearly three years away from the sport.
White announced the primary roster for the UFC’s next fight night in Abu Dhabi on social media.
Stating, “The main card for #UFCAbuDhabi is set!!!”
The co-main event features a vast five-round welterweight fight between Nick Diaz and Vincente Luque.
List Of Fighters In The Fight Card
135 lbs.: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
170 lbs.: Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque
135 lbs.: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Chito Vera
115 lbs.: Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez
170 lbs.: Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa
