Nick Diaz intends to compete before the end of the year – and he’s still eyeing the champion.
One of the most popular fighters on the roster, former Strikeforce and WEC champion Diaz (26-10 MMA, 7-7 UFC) wants a shot at UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman (20-1 MMA, 15-0 UFC), who’s currently healing from a hand injury.
The 38-year-old returned from an almost seven-year layoff this past September when he rematched Robbie Lawler at UFC 266. The bout took place at middleweight, and while Diaz landed a few decent combinations, he eventually was overwhelmed and stopped by Lawler in the opening minute of Round 3. Diaz mentioned his desire to fight Usman before facing Lawler, and he still wants that fight.
