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Nick Diaz Makes Epic Return to UFC in Abu Dhabi Fight Night

Cory Sandhagen - Dana White - MMA - Nick Diaz - Tony Ferguson - UFC Abu Dhabi - Umar Nurmagomedov - Vicente Luque

Exciting news in the UFC world as Stockton legend Nick Diaz announces his return to the Octagon in Abu Dhabi! Find out more about his anticipated comeback here.

Nick Diaz, the beloved UFC fighter from Stockton, is set to make a sensational return to the Octagon in the upcoming UFC Abu Dhabi Fight Night event. Fans around the world are buzzing with excitement as Diaz prepares to step back into the spotlight after a significant hiatus. The main card of the event will feature a highly-anticipated bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov, with the winner earning a title shot as the No. 1 contender.

In a surprise move, UFC president Dana White announced that the UFC Abu Dhabi card on August 3 will showcase the long-awaited return of fan-favorite Nick Diaz. The event will be headlined by Diaz facing off against Vicente Luque in a five-round welterweight bout. This exciting matchup is expected to be a highlight of the night, with Diaz eager to prove his skill and resilience in the Octagon.

Adding to the anticipation, another thrilling fight on the card will see Tony Ferguson taking on Michael Chiesa in what promises to be a fiercely competitive showdown. With the stage set for an action-packed event in Abu Dhabi, MMA fans can look forward to an unforgettable night of fights and entertainment.

In a final exciting reveal, Dana White confirmed that the winner of the Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov fight will secure a bantamweight title shot as the next No. 1 contender, setting the stage for future championship drama in the UFC.

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Nick Diaz returns, Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu ... (ESPN)

Nick Diaz, one of the UFC's most popular fighters, will return to the Octagon Aug. 3 in a Fight Night card headlined by a bantamweight bout between Cory ...

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UFC Abu Dhabi Fight Card Announced; Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque ... (Bleacher Report)

UFC president Dana White announced the main card for UFC Abu Dhabi on August 3, and it features the return of a fan-favorite. The card will be headlined by ...

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UFC Abu Dhabi to feature the return of Nick Diaz, Sandhagen vs ... (Yahoo Sports)

White also said that the winner of a fight between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov would earn a bantamweight title shot as No. 1 contender for the belt.

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Stockton MMA legend Nick Diaz to make UFC return in Abu Dubai (ABC10.com KXTV)

MMA legend and Stockton's own Nick Diaz is set for an unexpected return to the octagon.

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UFC returns of Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson announced (DAZN News US)

UFC CEO Dana White announced two new fights for the promotion's return to Abu Dhabi. Legend and fan favorite Nick Diaz will fight Vicente Luq...

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Luque-Nick Diaz, Ferguson-Chiesa set for UFC Abu Dhabi (thescore.com)

Nick Diaz will return to action for a five-round welterweight bout against Vicente Luque in the UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event Aug. 3, UFC CEO Dana White ...

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UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi to feature Nick Diaz, Tony Ferguson ... (CBSSports.com)

Nick Diaz is back. UFC CEO Dana White announced that Diaz will compete for the first time in nearly three years, taking on Vicente Luque at UFC Fight Night ...

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Stockton's Nick Diaz to return to UFC (FOX40)

(KTXL) โ€“ Nick Diaz is returning to the UFC. Diaz, a Stockton native and the older brother of Nate Diaz, will head to Abu Dhabi for a five-round welterweight ...

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UFC legend Nick Diaz booked for Abu Dhabi card alongside Tony ... (Yahoo Sports)

Diaz did not fight between 2015 and 2021, and the 40-year-old is now back after a three-year absence.

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Daniel Cormier: Tony Ferguson 'makes more sense' for Nick Diaz ... (Yahoo Sports)

Daniel Cormier would have rather seen Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson fight each other at UFC on ABC 7.

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