Nick Diaz: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 16

Nick Diaz’s Ex-Teammate Backs Him to ’Defy Science‘ With UFC Return

After battling rehab in Mexico, Nick Diaz is finally eyeing a return to the cage. The Stockton native believes he still has what it takes to become champion, and he sounds fully convinced.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 7

Nick Diaz Wants UFC World Title – ‘People Are Going To See’

Nick Diaz confirmed he is not only sober but planning a return to the Octagon, with a view to becoming a world champion. The 42-year-old, who spent much of 2025 in a recovery program in Mexico, made the comments after multiple fight cancellations in 2024.

MMA News / HITC / February 6

The UFC title loss Nick Diaz never accepted still shapes his career

Fourteen years have passed since Nick Diaz felt he was denied his shot at the UFC title. The Stockton native has long been a favourite among fans, not just in the UFC but across the whole MMA landscape.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 5

Nick Diaz did the exact thing referee warned him against while battering UFC rival in one round

Nick Diaz’s 10th professional fight took place 21 years ago today. Nick and his brother Nate Diaz are both among the top fan favorites in mixed martial arts, having thrilled fans with their performances inside the cage and concerned Dana White with their antics at press conferences.

MMA News / HITC / February 5

Nick Diaz’s dream UFC match led to a five-year suspension despite memorable performance

Nick Diaz’s name always seems to spark a reaction in the MMA world. It’s part of why fans were genuinely pleased to see him back in the gym recently, especially after dealing with some health issues.

MMA News / HITC / February 5

Nick Diaz slammed for demanding instant title shots against two UFC champions

Nick Diaz is not interested in any warm-up fights ahead of his UFC return. The former Strikeforce welterweight champion has not won a fight since he defeated BJ Penn back in 2011.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 5

Nick Diaz branded ‘delusional’ for seeking immediate title shot against two dominant UFC champions

Nick Diaz wants to jump straight in at the deep end when he makes his UFC comeback. The former Strikeforce welterweight champion hasn’t tasted victory since beating BJ Penn in 2011.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Nick Diaz Opens Up on Addiction, Still Believes He Can Be UFC Champ

In a raw and revealing interview with the YouTube channel Baja Rehab, MMA icon Nick Diaz laid bare his ongoing personal struggles while making a defiant declaration about his fighting future.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4

Nick Diaz threatened to retire in the cage after refusing to ‘accept’ defeat in first UFC title shot

Nick Diaz believed he was robbed of becoming a UFC champion 14 years ago today. The Stockton star is among the all-time top fan favorites from throughout both UFC and mixed martial arts history as a whole.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 4

Nick Diaz teases comeback at 42 years old: ‘I see myself becoming world champion’

Nick Diaz hopes to complete a truly epic comeback story in 2026. The former Strikeforce champion was one of MMA’s very best welterweight fighters at his peak.

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 3

What Really Happened: Nick Diaz Opens Up About Forced Rehab Stay

Nick Diaz confirmed he spent time in an involuntary rehab facility in Mexico The former UFC fighter said he still plans to continue his MMA career Diaz

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 3

Nick Diaz explains how he ended up in an involuntary rehab in Mexico

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion and UFC fan favorite Nick Diaz spent the last year involuntarily in a rehabilitation center in Mexico. In an interview with the rehabilitation center, Baja Rehab, Diaz opened up about his experience and explained how he ended up there in the first place.

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 2

Nick Diaz Targets World Title in Stunning Comeback After Year of Sobriety

Nick Diaz is preparing to return to fighting after one year of sobriety The UFC icon has declared he sees himself becoming world champion Diaz has been

MMA News / HITC / February 1

Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz rivalry massively changed Nick Diaz’s life

Nick Diaz has opened up about how the explosive rise of the UFC during the Conor McGregor era had a direct and lasting impact on his own life. Nick Diaz, a former UFC welterweight title challenger and the older brother of Nate Diaz, reflected on how Nate Diaz’s rivalry with Conor McGregor changed everything around him.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 31

Nick Diaz beat UFC GOAT at his own game in dream fight that resulted in a five-year suspension

The name Nick Diaz draws a reaction from MMA fans that is hard to match. There’s a reason why people were so happy to see Diaz recently overcome some health concerns and make his way back to the gym.