Robbie Lawler rules out retirement 'win or lose' against Nick Diaz

R. Lawler faces N. Diaz in the UFC 266. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Next Saturday (25), the veterans Robbie Lawler e Nick Diaz face each other on the main card of UFC 266 in a rematch from 17 years ago. At 39 years old and coming off four consecutive losses, Lawler isn't ready to hang up his gloves just yet.

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In an interview with the North American website TMZ Sports, the former UFC welterweight champion (up to 77 kg) assured that he still feels motivated to fight big fights and ruled out the possibility of retiring regardless of next Saturday's result.

“No, it’s not possible (to retire). I've been doing this for a long time and my body feels good. I was just waiting for good fights that would get me excited, and this is one of them. Nick Diaz He’s a big name and this is going to be a great event”, guaranteed the former champion.

Mixed martial arts professional since 2001, Robbie Lawler He has more than 40 fights in his career, with 28 wins, 15 losses and one unsuccessful fight. “Ruthless” assured that he will continue fighting as long as he feels physically capable.

“I have no idea (when I will retire). As long as my body feels good and I'm loving what I'm doing, as long as I can get in there and train with these guys, I'm enjoying what I'm doing. As long as it's like this, I'll keep fighting. But you never know, things can change quickly. I feel good, my body feels good, my mind feels good, so I’m going to keep going,” Lawler said.

In addition to the rematch between Nick Diaz e Robbie Lawler: UFC 266 features two title fights. In featherweight (up to 65,7 kg), Alexander Volkanovsky puts the title on the line against Brian ortega. In flyweight (up to 56,7 kg), it is Valentina Shevchenko who risks the reign of division against Lauren Murphy.