In an exciting announcement made by UFC CEO Dana White, legendary fan favorites Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson are preparing to step back into the octagon once again. The highly anticipated fights are scheduled to take place on August 3 at UFC on ABC 7, which will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

Diaz, older brother of fellow UFC star Nate Diaz, is set to face off against Vicente Luque in a five-round co-main event. Both fighters will compete in the welterweight division. Diaz, who is now 40 years old, hasn't fought since his loss to Robbie Lawler in 2021, marking his return to the octagon after a six-year hiatus. Unfortunately, Diaz has been winless in his last four UFC bouts, with his last victory dating back to 2011 against B.J. Penn at UFC 237. This upcoming fight against Luque presents an opportunity for Diaz to reclaim his place in the MMA world.

Luque, on the other hand, is looking to overcome a recent run of poor performances. With a record of 1-3 in his last four fights, Luque suffered a TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley in March. The match against Diaz will give him the chance to bounce back and reestablish himself in the welterweight division.

In another thrilling matchup, Ferguson will take on Michael Chiesa in a welterweight clash on the main card. Like Diaz, Ferguson is also 40 years old and is seeking to end his seven-fight losing streak. While White did not explicitly state that this would be Ferguson's retirement fight, he mentioned that it "could be" his final time stepping into the octagon. Ferguson's last fight took place in December, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Paddy Pimblett.

Adding to the excitement, a UFC women's strawweight bout between Mackenzie Dern and Loopy Godinez has also been announced for the event. This promises to be a thrilling showdown between two formidable fighters in the division.

The updated card for UFC on ABC 7 is now shaping up to be an action-packed event, with Diaz vs. Luque, Chiesa vs. Ferguson, and Dern vs. Godinez headlining the thrilling night of fights. Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of these iconic fighters as they look to etch their names in the history books once again.