Nearly 12 months have passed since a Cung Le kick fractured the right forearm of Frank Shamrock, but the former UFC middleweight champion doesn’t consider his bout with Nick Diaz a comeback fight.

Stating that the bitter defeat gave him a new respect for the sport, Shamrock is eager to take to the cage against his younger, but seasoned opponent.

Shamrock and Diaz spoke Thursday at a press conference to promote their April 11 Strikeforce bout, which will air live on Showtime.