Finally, after a two year hiatus, it look's like Nate Diaz is set to make his UFC return. ESPN just reported that multiple sources have confirmed Diaz wants to come back and fight in August at UFC 227.

Apparently he has an interest in an opponent too, rumours are that it is Eddie Alvarez as the two have had beef before after Alvarez beat Nate's teammate and friend Gilbert Milendez in Mexico.

Nate's long time friend and training partner Jake Shields was on the MMA hour this week and said "He's not just looking for Conor", which is very interesting indeed.

I personally think Diaz Gaethje would be absolutely ludicrous, and easily fight of of the year, that's the fight to make in my opinion. The sources said Diaz has only been offered top 5 fighters in the Lightweight division, which leaves us with Poirier, Alvarez, Lee and Khabib, as Conor is out indefinitely and Ferguson is not expected back until late this year or early next year. Justin Gaethje is ranked number 7 right now, but is 100% a top 5 level fighter and fan favorite, the fight would be almost certain war.

As if the lightweight division wasn't stacked enough already, now Diaz is back in the mix, there is going to be some wild fights this summer. Diaz hasn’t fought since August 2016 when he lost via majority decision to Conor McGregor so it will interesting to see if he is still as good as he was, ring rust is a bitch.