Nick Diaz is back!<\/p>\n
This according to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto<\/a> who reported earlier today that the former Strikeforce champion would be returning at UFC 235 to battle Jorge Masvidal<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Breaking: The UFC is close to finalizing Nick Diaz’s return to the Octagon, per Dana White. The fight is Jorge Masvidal at UFC 235 on March 2 in Las Vegas. Diaz’s first appearance in more than four years. Story coming soon to @ESPN.”<\/em> – Brett Okamoto<\/p>\n Nick Diaz has not competed inside the octagon since UFC 183<\/a> in January of 2015 where he suffered a decision loss to Anderson Silva. That bout was later ruled a no-contest after Anderson Silva<\/a> and Nick Diaz both failed their drug tests.<\/p>\n The former UFC welterweight title challenger, Diaz, will have his hands full with Jorge Masvidal.<\/p>\n “Gamebred” has gone 3-2 over his past five octagon appearances, scoring stoppage wins over Jake Ellenberger and Donald Cerrone<\/a> in that time.<\/p>\n Check out how the MMA Community reacted to the Nick Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal booking.<\/p>\n Give me the winner after I take out Robbie, I like easy money. https:\/\/t.co\/0dso3F3mX4<\/a><\/p>\n — Funky (@Benaskren) November 16, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n