Many had hoped that UFC 209 would signal the return of the man who made the number 209 famous in the MMA world. However, it looks like we will all have to wait a bit longer to see Nick Diaz back in the octagon this year.
Fans have been anticipating Diaz’s first fight back for months now, after his 18 month suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission ended. And the time seems upon us, and the UFC is now tasked with finding the perfect opponent for the return of Nick Diaz.
Finding the Perfect Opponent for the Return of Nick Diaz
Given how massive a star the elder Diaz is, balanced with the fact that he hasn’t actually won a fight since way 2011–when he mauled BJ Penn–it becomes very tricky to find the right match up.