Opponent Odds for Nick Diaz: Here are the top names from the Betting lines

LockerRoom Team

08 Sep 2020

UFC Welterweight Nick Diaz is expected to make his return to the Octagon in 2021. His manager revealed the news and also added that Nick completed a test weight cut as well.

The potential return of Nick Diaz has resulted in a string of rumors about his potential opponents and according to BetOnline.ag, the favorite to fight Nick is Jorge Masvidal. The names such as Robbie Lawler, Conor McGregor, Carlos Condit, Mike Perry, Darren Till and Anderson Silva are also in the mix. Below are the odds courtesy of MMAmania.

• Jorge Masvidal: 3/1
• Robbie Lawler: 7/2
• Conor McGregor: 4/1
• Carlos Condit: 9/2
• Mike Perry: 7/1
• Darren Till: 8/1
• Anderson Silva: 9/1

Nick already has a history with the likes of Condit and Silva while names like Masvidal and McGregor will be fresh names. Interestingly, Nick’s brother Nate Diaz also has a history with Masvidal and McGregor and there are also rumors about a potential rematch between Masvidal and Nate for the BMF Title.

The UFC star currently holds a professional record of 26-9 to his name and had lost his fights with Georges St.Pierre and Carlos Condit prior to his showdown with Anderson Silva. His last win came against BJ Penn back in 2011 at UFC 137.

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