UFC 241 is less than a week away and the anticipation is rising as a host of big names converge on Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., ahead of a packed night of bouts on the West Coast. Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic are facing off in a heavy-duty UFC championship rematch, and Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa are fighting in a middleweight battle that promises to deliver an explosion of violence. But sandwiched between those two titanic tussles is a matchup that perhaps has even larger significance for the UFC in the months ahead. Related UFC 241 free fight: Nate Diaz submits Conor McGregor, flips the MMA world upside down Manager: If Anthony Pettis beats Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor 'next on the horizon' Coach Roufus: Nate Diaz's hatred toward Anthony Pettis will backfire at UFC 241 Nate Diaz is making his long-awaited return to the octagon. Diaz hasn’t been seen in action since his UFC 202 loss to Conor McGregor in August 2016, and he’s set to make his comeback against former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis in the co-main event. Pettis (22-8 MMA, 9-7 UFC) seems to be specializing in exciting showcase fights these days, with each of his last four outings earning him post-fight bonuses.
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UFC 241 video: Anthony Pettis and Nate Diaz get set to throw down in Anaheim – MMA Junkie