Nate Diaz to Face Josh Thomson at UFC on FOX 7

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Nate Diaz, who is coming off a loss to UFC Lightweight champion Benson Henderson, gets to roll out the welcome wagon for Josh Thomson, who makes his return to UFC on April 20th at UFC on FOX 7. Thomson last fought in May 2011 in a controversial split decision loss to former Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez.

The previously mentioned Henderson will defend his strap against Melendez as the main event of UFC on FOX 7. Frank Mir vs. Daniel Cormier will serve as the co-main event.

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