ROBBIE LAWLER is ready for another verbal assault from Nick Diaz in their rematch Sunday.
Tomorrow morning, the future hall-of-famers will meet at UFC 266 before a sell-out crowd at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.
Robbie Lawler and Nick Diaz will renew their rivalry tomorrow at UFC 266
Lawler, a former welterweight champion, was defeated by Diaz in their first fight 17 years ago at UFC 47. Diaz used his famous mid-fight trash talk to knock Lawler out.
The Kill Cliff ambassador expects more of the same this time around, telling SunSport that he thinks it's part of his game.
"He makes it very personal.
"I expect the exact same thing. It's all about how he fights, and how he gets himself up.
Lawler, 39, was never sure that he would have the chance to avenge his most shocking defeat.
"I didn't think about it," said the Sanford MMA star.
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It's been a long time. It's a huge fight for me, and the UFC wanted it to be put together. He's coming to fight.
Diaz faced off against Lawler with a stunning counter in the first round. This memorable fight was replayed many times in the lead up to fight night.
Lawler stated that his first stoppage loss was not a good one.
"He did an excellent job drawing me in and countering my right hand, which was what finished me off.
"But before that, he caught my attention with a nice one two down the pipe.
"It was only his night.
"I did some good stuff after that fight.
"When these things happen, and you lose it's time to ask yourself, "Okay, where are we going from here?" What can we do to make things better?
"That's what my life has been about and this fight was no exception."
Lawler is excited to finally settle the matter with the oldest Diaz brother. He is certain their Sin City showdown would be a great success.
He stated, "I see a good fight." He'll fight, and I'm going to fight.
"And the fans will get what they want. It's a great fight.
Robbie Lawler spoke with SunSport in his ambassador role for Kill Cliff and Get Biofuel. This initiative is led by the Clean Energy Team, who are supporters of renewable, plant-based fuels.
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