Nick Diaz may be on his way back to the Octagon sooner rather than later.
How? B/R’s Jeremy Botter noted how last week.
Essentially, Nick Diaz is suing the Nevada State Athletic Commission for a violation of his constitutional rights to due process. If Diaz wins this case, then it is likely we will see the fighter who represents the 209 more proudly than anyone else step back inside the cage in 2012.
But who are the likely opponents? Which opponents make the most sense for Diaz? Nick is a top five welterweight and he is coming off of a narrow defeat that was debated among MMA fans worldwide.
Let’s take a look at the five best fights for the welterweight contender.