Vicente Luque has no interest in fighting Nick Diaz upon his return at UFC 310.

“The Silent Assassin” has not been seen in the octagon since a clash with Joaquin Buckley in March. After picking up a decision win over former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos in August, the Brazilian was hoping to extend his win streak to two. However, Vicente Luque was beaten by Buckley and eventually stopped in the second round.

Following the loss, the long-time welterweight contender was warned against Nick Diaz. The fan favorite has only competed once in the last eight years, a knockout loss to Robbie Lawler in 2021. However, Diaz took advantage of the opportunity to face Vicente Luque at UFC Abu Dhabi in August.

However, the fight was ultimately postponed to UFC 310 in December. Unfortunately, Vicente Luque vs. Nick Diaz was canceled again late last month. For unknown reasons, the former Strikeforce and WEC champion was retired in favor of the up-and-coming Themba Gorimbo. Around the time the fight was canceled, a video of a shirtless Diaz setting grass on fire went viral on social media.

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UFC welterweight contender Vicente Luque talks about Nick Diaz’s future fight

At UFC 310 media day, Vicente Luque spoke about his short-notice fight against “The Answer.” There the Brazilian was asked about Nick Diaz and whether he would be interested in re-booking the fight with the legendary welterweight for a third time. While the Brazilian wanted to resist the first signing, he is no longer interested.

“When I was supposed to fight in August, the UFC wanted this fight,” Vicente Luque explained on media day when discussing a fight with Nick Diaz. “It was a big fight. I said, “Okay, let’s do it, but I want to fight this year.” I told (my manager), “I’ll be ready for anyone,” but I knew that might not happen, so I’m staying ready for whoever steps forward. It’s great that Themba has strengthened and now it’s time to fight.”

He continued: “At this point I don’t think anything like this will happen again. “Maybe (it will), who knows? But I’m up in the division. I want to get past Themba, that’s the mission to complete. Then I look up (the rankings). I think the Nick fight is a thing of the past.”

What do you think of these comments from the UFC welterweight? Are you interested in watching Vicente Luque vs. Nick Diaz?