Filed under: Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos Nick Diaz will be cleared to fight in August after reaching a settlement with the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday that saw his five-year suspension reduced to 18 months , and when he does return, another UFC title shot could be in the offing. A rematch between Diaz (26-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) and UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler (27-10 MMA, 12-4 UFC) has been on the wish list of many fans since their first showdown more than a decade ago at UFC 47 in 2004. UFC President Dana White didn’t rule out the possibility (via Twitter ): @HighMusashi @nickdiaz209 I like it — Dana White (@danawhite) January 13, 2016 It’s not the first time he’s mentioned the potential rematch , though the stars may finally be aligning. Although they were both relatively inexperienced at the time of their first fight, Lawler’s history of vicious knockout wins positioned him as the favorite
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Nick Diaz rematching UFC welterweight champ Robbie Lawler? It’s possible – MMA Junkie