Without fighting since 2019, Nate Diaz confirms his return to the octagon and faces a strong opponent at UFC 262

N. Diaz confirmed his return to Ultimate after more than a year of inactivity. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

O 'bad boy' it returned. Without fighting for over a year, Nate diaz He already has a date and opponent to resume his career. In your 'account'Twitter', the North American confirmed his presence at the UFC 262, which takes place on May 15th. The athlete will exchange force against Leon edwards in a clash held at welterweight (up to 77kg.).

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“Watch me on May 15th on the main card of UFC 262, in Houston, Texas (USA). I will also have a fight for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg) on ​​the card. I need people to know that these guys have been working hard and I can't wait to see who wins my gold. See you there,” Nate wrote.

The news about Nate's opponent was confirmed by 'ESPN'. According to the agency, Leon edwards will be responsible for giving the 'welcome' to the 'bad boy'.

The clash could guarantee the next challenger for the welterweight belt. Today, the belt belongs to Kamaru Usman, who defends the title for the fourth time in the rematch against Jorge masvidal, on April 24.

Interestingly, the last time Diaz performed was against Masvidal, in the main fight of the UFC 244, in 2019. On that occasion, the fighters promoted one of the highest-rated events of that season. In the fight, Nate ended up defeated by his rival and lost the chance to win the symbolic belt of 'Most Thick' in MMA (BMF).

At 35 years old, Diaz now boasts a record of 32 commitments as a professional in mixed martial arts. The American has 20 wins and 12 losses in his career.

Current number three in the welterweight rankings, Edwards is coming off a controversial result in his last appearance. At the beginning of March, the Englishman had a 'I didn't answer' (unsuccessful duel) against Belal Muhammad | (substitute for Khamzat Shimaev). The unexpected outcome happened after Leon punched his opponent in the eye, who was unable to continue the confrontation.

Check me out may 15th I'll be headlining # ufc262 in Houston Texas I'll also have the new UFC lightweight title fight on the card I need people to know these guys are they've been working very hard and I can't wait to see who gets my old 👑 I'll see uguys there 👊🏼

- Nathan Diaz (@ NateDiaz209) March 31, 2021

Nate diaz will return against Leon edwards in the co-main event of UFC 262 on May 15, sources told @arielhelwani.

It will be the first five-round non-title co-main event in UFC history. pic.twitter.com/kUXHzGi60P

- ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 31, 2021