Nick Diaz Update, Jon Jones' Next Title Defense, Countdown To UFC 183

By Sean Ross Sapp

- The UFC have released a full-length episode of Countdown to promote this weekend's UFC 183 show, headlined by Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz. The show also features the likes of Miesha Tate, undefeated Kelvin Gastelum, and a likely number-one contender's bout between Ian McCall and John Lineker. You can see the video above.

Wrestling Inc will have full live coverage of UFC 183, starting with the prelims at 6:30 eastern.

- It appears UFC is working to book Jon Jones' next UFC Light Heavyweight title defense against Anthony "Rumble" Johnson for May. Jones had been previously rumored to be targeted for a title defense in July.

This comes just days after Conor McGregor's coach said the UFC moved a planned May title fight between McGregor and champion Jose Aldo to summer. Jon Jones vs. Anthony Johnson would likely fill the gap left in the schedule.

If booked for May, the fight would take place at UFC 187 on May 23rd from Las Vegas.

- In an update from our earlier story, Nick Diaz did indeed finally show up in Las Vegas for UFC 183.

UFC President Dana White tweeted the following:

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