Nick Diaz's trainer, Cesar Gracie suggests the 'bad boy' return to the UFC in 2022

N. Diaz (photo) faced R. Lawler in September 2021. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After returning in the defeat against Robbie Lawler, in September 2021, in the fight valid for UFC 266, Nick Diaz he was unable to present a high level of performance, largely due to his period of inactivity, which lasted around seven years. However, anyone who thinks that the duel marked the farewell of 'bad boy' in the Ultimate Octagon.

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On your official account on 'Instagram', coach Cesar Gracie, who adjusts Nick's training, indicated that the veteran could return to competitions in the second half of this year.

"Look to Nick Diaz fight at the end of the year”, wrote Gracie.

No UFC 266, Diaz returned to the Octagon after more than six years of inactivity in MMA. On that occasion, the veteran had a historic rematch against Robbie Lawler. In the confrontation, Nick did not come close to the great performances that made him famous worldwide. The athlete ended the duel with a knockout in the opening minute of the third round.

With the new stumble, Diaz expanded the bad moment in his career. Beaten by Robbie, the 'bad boy' hasn't won a match since October 2011. In his career, the American now has 26 positive results and ten negative results.

 

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