UFC 266: Robbie Lawler exacts revenge after 17 years; beats Nick Diaz via. TKO

UFC 266: Robbie Lawler exacts revenge after 17 years; beats Nick Diaz via. TKO

Robbie Lawler and Nick Diaz

Probably the most awaited matchup of the stacked UFC 266 card. A rematch, 17 years in the making. A rivalry spanning three decades. Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler will fight it out in a five-round non-title bout, that will precede the co-main and the main events.

Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler last fought in April 2004, with the fight going Diaz’s way, when a then-20-year old Diaz knocked Lawler out in the second round. However, Diaz hasn’t competed since January 2015. Lawler, meanwhile, last fought Neil Magny in August 2020.

A plethora of strikes thrown by Robbie Lawler and Nick Diaz!

Round 1:

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Both the fighters came in aggressively. Diaz shot for the takedown. Robbie Lawler landed the cleaner blows. Diaz then landed his first strike. Lawler had already landed 18. significant strikes. Body shot from Diaz. Left hook from Diaz. Both landed with straight jabs. Punches in bunches from Diaz. Body shot combo from Diaz. Brilliant exchange from both. Exchange after exchange. 10-9 Diaz

Round 2:

Great start from Diaz. Lawler came back with strikes of his own. Brilliant combo ending with a knee from Lawler followed. Body shot from Lawler hurt him. Diaz with a flurry of strikes. A series of exchanges followed. Lawler gave Diaz no space. Good shots from Lawler landed. 10-9 Lawler

Robbie Lawler exacts revenge!

Round 3:

Uppercut from Diaz. Lightning speed combo from Lawler. Lawler landed a check right hook and followed it up with an uppercut. Diaz goes down and does not respond to Jason Herzog. Lawler exacts revenge after 17 years.

Result: Robbie Lawler def. Nick Diaz via. TKO (Round 2)

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