Close to return, Nick Diaz criticizes fight with Robbie Lawler and says he should face Kamaru Usman

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

Close to his return to MMA, Nick Diaz decided to argue. One of the stars of UFC 266, which takes place this Saturday (25), in Las Vegas (USA), the 'bad boy' made public his dissatisfaction with the rematch against Robbie Lawler. In an interview with 'ESPN', the former Strikeforce champion regretted the confrontation and admitted that he is in a position to beat the welterweight champion (up to 77kg.), Kamaru Usman.

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“I think I will beat Usman. I have a better chance of defeating Usman than Lawler, because I already beat Lawler. That doesn't make sense, going out there and fighting Robbie. I don't even know why I'm doing this. It shouldn't happen. Whoever directed the confrontation is an idiot. I should face Kamaru Usman,” Diaz said.

Acid in his statement, Diaz is confirmed on the preliminary card of this weekend's show. In the duel that precedes the event's two title fights, the fighter will have his first fight since 2015.

Nick's opponent, Lawler tries to ruin his rival's party and erase the stumble he suffered in the first fight. In 2004, the now veteran ended up being knocked out by 'bad boy'.

Representatives of the welterweights (up to 77kg.), Diaz and Robbie will not act in their original category. The clash will be held at middleweight (up to 83,9kg).