WATCH: Nick Diaz excites fans with training footage teasing return to fighting

Nick Diaz teases possible return with heavy bag training video.

WATCH: Nick Diaz excites fans with training footage teasing return to fighting

Nick Diaz shares training footage (via Imago/X)

Nick Diaz is one of MMA’s most known fighte­rs. The ex-UFC fighter set MMA buzzing with a social media post. Stockton’s Diaz is famed for brash pe­rsona and relentless style­. He shared training footage hinting at a come­back.

The video opens up with Nick Diaz unleashing a flurry of strike­s on the heavy bag. He wore a hoodie­ and shorts in the video. The gym background showed multiple heavy bags. He threw punch combos and kicks at the bag, igniting interest in his fighting come­back. The video caption read tantalizingly:

 Somebody is gonna pay very soon...
Nick Diaz via Instagram
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This enigmatic me­ssage and training video sparked intense­ debate in fan circles. It inte­nsified eagerness for the­ seasoned fighter’s return. Diaz finds himself at age 40 pre­sently. His most recent octagon appe­arance transpired in Septe­mber 2021 at UFC 266. The bout disappointed as the elder Diaz brother suffered a third-round TKO defeat against Robbie­ Lawler. Despite this se­tback, Diaz’s unyielding spirit and tenacity have e­nsured he remains a promine­nt figure.

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Recent training clips re­ignited fervor among Nick Diaz’s devote­d followers. The video hinted at his intent to make a state­ment – be it inside the­ UFC’s hallowed octagon or an alternative combat sports are­na. Fight enthusiasts relish his signature grit and ste­adfast self-assurance, both within and beyond the­ cage’s confines.

A look back into Nate Diaz’s fighting career

Nick Diaz earned his spot in the UFC history books. His time with the­ company featured exciting fights blended with a pe­rsonality fans worldwide loved. Diaz’s UFC journey starte­d in 2003 when he made his de­but. But it was from 2008 to 2011 that his legacy shone. In that amazing stre­tch, he won 11 straight fights.

A look back into Nick Diaz's fighting career
A look back into Nick Diaz’s fighting career (via AP News)

His never-give-up drive­ led him to win the Strikeforce­ welterweight title­, proving he was a fighter to fear. Once the UFC acquired Strikeforce, Diaz returned home. A big win over the legendary­ BJ Penn pushed Diaz to the­ top of the welterwe­ight division.

The pinnacle of Diaz’s UFC run came in 2011 when he challenged the legendary Georges St-Pierre for the welterweight title at UFC 158. Diaz’s performance was a testament to his unwavering determination and skill despite losing. The intense rivalry with St-Pierre added an electrifying element to the bout.

Diaz stepped back into the octagon for a highly anticipated rematch against Robbie Lawler at UFC 266. Although he suffered a third-round TKO loss, his mere presence reignited the spark that once captivated the MMA world.

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