Exciting news as Nick Diaz makes his return to the Octagon against Vicente Luque at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi. Get ready for thrilling matchups and intense battles. Read more!
Nick Diaz is making a long-awaited return to the Octagon to face Vicente Luque at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi. Luque, younger and powerful, is set to challenge Diaz in a five-round co-main event. The event also features other exciting matchups like Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa, and Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez.
Nick Diaz Returns to the Octagon
Nick Diaz is set to make his comeback after three years, facing Vicente Luque at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3. UFC CEO Dana White revealed this exciting matchup, with Luque vs. Diaz scheduled as a five-round co-main event. Diaz, 40, last fought in a TKO loss to Robbie Lawler in 2021. Luque, eight years younger, brings youth and power, having faced Top 15 UFC welterweights. Despite Luque’s recent 1-3 skid, this clash promises fireworks. Stay tuned for more thrilling matchups at the Abu Dhabi main card, including Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa, and Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez.
Fight Night Highlights
- Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque: Co-main event showdown
- Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov: Bantamweight title contenders bout
- Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo: Exciting matchup
- Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa: Clash of styles
- Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez: Women’s strawweight action
Don’t miss the electrifying matchups and intense battles at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi!
