R,.Lawler knocks out N. Diaz in the UFC 266. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFC
The eyes of much of the combat sports community were focused on the rematch between Nick Diaz x Robbie Lawler and the veterans did not disappoint. In the third most important fight of UFC 266, an event held this Saturday (25) in Las Vegas (USA), the fighters bet on frank striking and Lawler knocked out in the third round. The duel was valid for the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg).
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Thus, Robbie 'revenges' the defeat he suffered in 2004 with a knockout and moves away from the moment with four consecutive setbacks. In his career, he now has a record of 27 positive results, nine negative results and two draws.
Without acting since 2015, Nick does not return with a good impression and suffers his 16th defeat in his career. Nate's brother now has a record of 28 triumphs, 16 setbacks and one draw.
The fight
Nick Diaz He tried a round shot and, slowly, came up short of getting it right. Then the 'bad boy' attempted the takedown and I was telegraphed by Robbie Lawler, who dodged and connected the best blows at close range. Visibly slow, Diaz felt the period of six years of inactivity at the beginning of the fight. Even so, the two athletes continued exchanging blows at close range with the audience cheering with each blow delivered. Experienced, they continued exchanging frank blows until the end of the round.
At the beginning of the second round, Lawler came back under pressure and placed Diaz against the fence. In one of the moments, he found a good kick at the belt line that made Nick feel it. The legends continued exchanging blows and, despite being tired, they continued exchanging punches for a good part of the round. In the final stretch, Robbie proved superior.
In the third round, Robbie Lawler hit a cross and straight to break the nose of Nick Diaz, who gave up fighting. After the judge's 'break', the fighters hugged each other and showed great respect.
UFC 266 RESULTS
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Alexander Volkanovsky derrotou Brian ortega in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 49-46, 50-44) – Fight for the belt
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Valentina Shevchenko derrotou Lauren Murphy by technical knockout 4m from R4 – Fight for the belt
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Robbie Lawler derrotou Nick Diaz by technical knockout 44sec. from R3
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Curtis blaydes derrotou Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Jessica Stacker defeated Cynthia calvillo by technical knockout at 4m54s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Merab Dvalishvili derrotou Marlon moraes by technical knockout at 4m25s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Dan Hooker derrotou Nasrat Haqparast in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Chris Daukas defeated Shamil Abdurakhimov via TKO at 1m32s of R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Taila Santos defeated Roxanne Modafferi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): jalin turner finished Uros Medic with a rear naked choke at 4m01s of R1
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Nick Maximov defeated Cody Brundage in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Matthew Semelsberger defeated Martin Sano by knockout 15 seconds ago. from R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Jonathan Pearce finished Omar Morales with a rear naked choke at 3m31s of R2
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