Veteran head coach, Cesar Gracie has speculated former undisputed UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey is responsible for setting his student, Nick Diaz “down a difficult path” — claiming the Riverside native encouraged him to drink alcohol with her.
Diaz, a former undisputed welterweight title challenger under the banner of the promotion, was slated to make his return to the Octagon this weekend in a scrutnized pairing with perennial contender, Vicente Luque on the main card of UFC 310.
However, weeks out from the matchup in Las Vegas, former WEC and Strikeforce champion, Diaz was pulled from the pairing with Luque — with Themba Gorimbo replacing the Stockon native on short-notice.