Vicente Luque has a far increased diploma of optimism about getting a brand new date on the books with Nick Diaz than that of UFC CEO Dana White.
Luque (22-10-1 MMA, 15-6 UFC) was scheduled to battle Diaz (26-10 MMA, 7-7 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC on ABC 7 co-main occasion in Abu Dhabi until lower than two weeks out from the date UFC officers introduced the matchup was off on account of journey points on Diaz’s aspect.
There was little additional data as to Diaz’s standing for what would’ve been his first battle since a September 2021 loss to Robbie Lawler, and simply his second look general since January 2015. Luque talked to MMA Junkie throughout UFC 304 battle week in Manchester, England, and mentioned he was disheartened by the postponement, however was assured it might be rescheduled.
“The buildup to it, I anticipated to have some form of a difficulty with the burden or some form of sudden factor,” Luque advised MMA Junkie. “However I didn’t suppose the battle was going to fall via. I used to be upset. I really feel tremendous prepared, tremendous excited to step in there and battle a legend like Nick. Hopefully we’re going to get it rescheduled for quickly.
“We’re engaged on rescheduling the battle and I’m going to remain prepared. If we are able to do it quickly or possibly September, possibly August. … No phrase but.”
It seems Luque might be ready a while for that phrase to return via. When requested about Diaz’s scenario at Saturday’s UFC 304 post-fight information convention, White advised MMA Junkie that he has legit doubts it occurs in 2024.
“I don’t know,” White mentioned. “Not very (assured he fights this yr).”
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