At the time. Robbie Lawler was considered the "next big thing" in the WW division. The kid had great knockout power, and fantastic stand up. Then Nick Diaz, came along and embarrassed him.
Granted, after the fight with Diego, when he was talking shit. After just getting submitted. I thought Diaz was a bitch, but now in hindsight after his reaction after the Neer fight, I realize he was right.
He might not ever be the WW champion, but he will get into the top 5, maybe even 3 in the UFC.
Diaz has never been submitted.
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Captain America!!!
8/9/2008 WAIT FOR IT!
Nick Diaz is a total package fighter who in his UFC career has only lost close decisions. To say that this 23 year old fighter is no good is ridicolous! As far as traditional boxing goes Diaz is as good as anyone in the UFC (just ask Robbie Lawler) and his ground game is tremendous. What makes this kid really great is his no nonsesnse approach to his fights. He will be a force at 170 for years to come.