LAS VEGAS – Robbie Lawler has no idea why Nick Diaz pushed for a weight class change for their UFC 266 rematch, but he’s ready for it. Some surprising news came out on Tuesday, when it was revealed Diaz (26-9 MMA, 7-6 UFC) had made a last-minute request to shift the anticipated rematch with Lawler (28-15 MMA, 13-9 UFC) from the welterweight division to middleweight. UFC president Dana White said the request came from Team Diaz, but he first needed to speak with Lawler to make sure he agreed. White and Lawler had that conversation, and it appears to have been green-lit. It’s a strange situation, but Lawler said it won’t rattle him

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Robbie Lawler not rattled over weight change for Nick Diaz rematch at UFC 266: ‘I’m ready to fight’ – MMA Junkie

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