Overview
- Jake Shields posted January 13 footage of light play-sparring with Diaz and said it was good to train together again.
- The sighting follows Diaz’s aborted 2024 return, including a postponed bout with Vicente Luque and a later withdrawal before UFC 310 that led to Themba Gorimbo stepping in.
- Viral clips over the past year prompted worries about Diaz’s well-being, while friends and his coach offered assurances that he was getting help.
- Reactions to the new training video were largely positive, with fans commenting that Diaz appeared healthy and in good spirits.
- It remains unclear whether Diaz will compete again in the UFC; his most recent fight was a 2021 TKO loss to Robbie Lawler.