Nick Diaz made MMA history on April 2, 2004, with a famous faceplant KO win over Robbie Lawler at UFC 47.
What happened?
The 42-year-old introduced the 'Stockton Slap' to the world, an open-hand strike that was briefly discussed on the UFC 47 broadcast.
Nick Diaz slapped Robbie Lawler during their first fight, but it was mostly forgotten until the brawl broke out.
The fight ended with Lawler lying face down on the floor just 91 seconds into round two.
Why it matters for Nick Diaz
The 'Stockton Slap' became a signature move for the Diaz brothers, with anyone who slaps in an MMA fight said to be throwing a 'Stockton Slap'.
Nate Diaz recently discussed the origin of the 'Stockton Slap' on Theo Von's podcast, saying his brother was slapping people in the UFC the whole time.
What comes next?
Nick Diaz is ready to make his UFC comeback, teasing a return in 2026 and talking about becoming a world champion once again.
The former Strikeforce welterweight champion hasn't tasted victory since beating BJ Penn in 2011 and is fresh off a stint in rehab for substance abuse issues.
Nick Diaz thinks he can beat Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev right now, but it's unclear if the UFC will give him another fight.
The 38-fight veteran was branded 'delusional' for seeking an immediate title shot against top contenders.
And Nick Diaz is still confident in his abilities, despite riding a long losing streak.
But the UFC has yet to announce a fight for the 42-year-old.
So the MMA world waits to see what's next for Nick Diaz.
The 'Stockton Slap' remains an iconic part of UFC MMA history, thanks to Nick Diaz's debut of the move on April 2, 2004.
Nick Diaz's UFC comeback is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see if he can still compete at a high level.