flirted with the idea<\/a> of fighting surging welterweight contender Vicente Luque in his next appearance. However, nothing has been made official as of this time.<\/p>\nThe future of older brother Nick still remains uncertain. The former Strikeforce welterweight champion appeared to insinuate that he will be back after Saturday’s loss, but only time will tell if that proves to be a reality.<\/p>\n
Do you agree with Nate Diaz that his older brother Nick is in the conversation for “Goat” of mixed martial arts?<\/p>\n
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