Nick Diaz Picks Kamaru Usman Over Canelo Alvarez Ahead of UFC Return

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It seems like Nick Diaz's return to the Octagon is most definitely confirmed.

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The Stockton Slugger was last seen inside the Octagon against Robbie Lawler in a rematch at UFC 266.

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Nick Diaz reveals his return timeline

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"We are working on the end of the year." Diaz said. He also added, that there's no certainty as to who he will fight in his UFC return.

Nick Diaz was also asked whether or not he will try his hands in boxing and face Canelo Alvarez inside the ring.

The Stockton Slugger was more in favor of a return to the Octagon, and picked Kamaru Usman over Canelo Alvarez.

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kAMARU USMAN VS NICK DIAZ IS A BIGGER FIGHT

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"I think I will beat him." Diaz added and passed a message to Kamaru Usman, if given the opportunity, the Nigerian Nightmare is going down!

Nick Diaz Picks Kamaru Usman Over Canelo Alvarez Ahead of UFC Return

It seems like Nick Diaz's return to the Octagon is most definitely confirmed.

The Stockton Slugger was last seen inside the Octagon against Robbie Lawler in a rematch at UFC 266.

Nick Diaz reveals his return timeline

kAMARU USMAN VS NICK DIAZ IS A BIGGER FIGHT

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