Robbie Lawler is preparing for a better version of Nick Diaz than anyone has ever seen at UFC 266 . Lawler (28-15 MMA, 13-9 UFC), a former UFC welterweight champion, is tasked with the assignment of welcoming Diaz (26-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) back to the octagon from a nearly seven-year hiatus when they meet in a featured welterweight bout on the Sept. 25 pay-per-view card from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Prelims air on ESPNNews and stream on ESPN+. The contest also doubles as an anticipated rematch. Lawler suffered a second-round knockout loss to Diaz at UFC 47 in April 2004 in what was his first career stoppage due to strikes.
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Robbie Lawler expects in-shape Nick Diaz to ‘try to beat my ass’ in UFC 266 rematch – MMA Junkie