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Nick Diaz says he’ll return ‘pretty soon’ but isn’t in right ‘situation’ to accept an immediate fight

Nick Diaz, as enigmatic as ever, skirted around the issue of his UFC return in a recent interview on Jasta Radio.

Diaz, 33, was recently cleared to fight after serving an 18-month suspension for failing a drug test at UFC 183. The Stockton local passed two WADA-accredited tests but tested positive for marijuana metabolites in a third urine sample submitted to non-WADA accredited laboratory, Quest Diagnostics.

Diaz was initially suspended for five years and fined $165,000, but the former Strikeforce welterweight champion reached a settlement with the Nevada Athletic Commission and received a reduced suspension and fine.