Nick Diaz is seeking an immediate title shot against two dominant UFC champions, Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev.
The 42-year-old former Strikeforce welterweight champion hasn't won a fight since beating BJ Penn in 2011.

What's behind Nick Diaz's confidence?

Diaz recently teased a comeback and talked about becoming a world champion once again, despite riding a long losing streak.
He's fresh off a stint in rehab for substance abuse issues, but still thinks he can beat Makhachev and Chimaev.
Diaz told Full Violence he wishes they would just give him a title shot right away.

Who should Nick Diaz fight in his UFC comeback?

The older brother of Nate Diaz has competed at 170lbs for most of his MMA career, but has also had a few fights in the middleweight division.
Diaz wants to challenge for the title in one of those divisions when he fights for the first time in five years.
He said he could fight at 185lbs, but would like to fight at 170lbs.

What happened in Nick Diaz's last fight?

Diaz hasn't fought since suffering a TKO loss to Robbie Lawler at UFC 266 in September 2021.
He fell to the floor and refused to fight on at the start of round 3, with Lawler getting his revenge 17 years after Diaz scored a faceplant KO win.
Diaz said he went into training camp and got backed into the fight, knowing he couldn't amount to the level of athleticism he needed to be competitive.
And he didn't really go in there to win, but just needed to get the fight out.

What comes next for Nick Diaz?

Fans have branded Diaz 'delusional' after a clip of his confident comments went viral on social media.
Diaz thinks he could beat both Makhachev and Chimaev, but acknowledges he could lose too.
He said it's just matchups and fighters, and coming in with the right formula and fighting the right fight.
Diaz's comments have sparked a lot of debate, with many questioning his chances of winning a title shot.
But Diaz remains confident, and it will be interesting to see what happens next in his UFC comeback.
The UFC has not yet announced a date or opponent for Diaz's return, but it's clear he's looking to make a big impact.
Diaz's last win was on October 29, 2011, when he beat BJ Penn via unanimous decision.
He's been out of action for a long time, but is now looking to make a comeback and become a world champion once again.