Dana White Confirms Nick Diaz WILL Return To UFC In 2021 And Hints At Potential First Opponent

Silva was initially named the winner by unanimous decision in Diaz's last fight, but the result was later overturned as 'no contest' after a failed drugs test.

Diaz was in attendance at UFC 261 on Saturday at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

Speaking at his UFC 261 press conference, White confirmed that he would be holding talks with the Stockton-based star about his sensational return to the octagon.

The 51-year-old UFC chief said: "Nick wants to fight. Sure, [we'll give him one]. We'll see how this goes.

"He's waiting for me in the back right now. I'm going to go talk to him."

Chimaev, who is undefeated in his nine-fight professional MMA career, could also be Diaz's next opponent as White hinted that the clash could happen.

When asked if it would be too crazy to think of Chimaev being Diaz's first opponent, White simply responded: "No."

The 26-year-old MMA fighter was scheduled to face Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night 183 last December, but he later pulled out after testing positive for COVID-19.

Chimaev shocked the MMA world by initially announcing his retirement from MMA in March due to complications caused by COVID-19.