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Dana White Trying to Book Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler Rematch for Diaz’s UFC Return
Nick Diaz has had an illustrious professional MMA career in the UFC. He holds a professional MMA record of 26-9-0 (2 NC). Having had his last fight in 2015, Diaz wants to make a remarkable comeback inside the octagon.
Diaz last fought the former UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, at UFC 183 on January 31, 2015. He put up a great fight against ‘The Spider’. However, Diaz lost the bout via a unanimous decision. Later, the bout was overturned by NSAC and declared as a no contest.
LAS VEGAS, NV – JANUARY 31: (R-L) Nick Diaz taunts Anderson Silva of Brazil in their middleweight bout during the UFC 183 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 31, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Now, Diaz is aiming for a formidable opponent to put on a great show for the fans. Recently, Brett Okamoto made an Instagram post revealing what’s next for Diaz.
Okamoto said – “NOT OFFICIAL. But UFC president Dana White tells TSN the promotion is targeting a fight between Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler in September. All three sides have been in contact about this one for a while. Lawler wants it, per sources. If it does get made, it would be a rematch of a fight from 17 years ago…”.
Anderson Silva, who joined ESPN in 2010, is a breaking news reporter, feature writer, analyst, and one-on-one interviewer for MMA content across linear and digital platforms. It just means that Okamoto is a reliable source. Hence, fans can remain assured that there is serious work going on behind the scenes for Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler 2.
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Diaz and Lawler first clashed inside the octagon at UFC 47 on April 02, 2004. Diaz was stepping inside the octagon on a three-fight win streak while Lawler was coming off a spectacular unanimous decision victory in his last fight.
The pair put up a highly entertaining performance in the first round. It appeared as an evenly matched fight. However, Diaz immediately turned the tide in the second round and won the fight via KO.
If this intriguing rematch ever comes to fruition, ‘Ruthless’ Lawler will do everything he can to avenge his loss. Moreover, there is a good chance that Diaz vs. Lawler 2 might serve as the co-main event at UFC 266.
Who will you back if this rematch ever comes to fruition?
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