After more than six and a half years on the sidelines, Nick Diaz made his Octagon return at UFC 266 in September. The 38-year-old veteran and fan-favorite took on Robbie Lawler in a rematch after 17 years since their first encounter.
Despite some notable moments during the three-round contest, Diaz appeared like the aging competitor that he was that night. And for UFC president Dana White, the elder Diaz brother shouldn’t be fighting anymore.
“Regardless of how good he looked and what he did after such a huge layoff, I don’t think Nick should fight,” White told ESPN’s Brett Okamoto in a recent sitdown.