Twitter Mailbag: Why did Nick Diaz get his way on UFC 266 fight week weight change?

Why were the UFC and Robbie Lawler OK with Nick Diaz’s weight class request? Nolan King answers this and more.

Questions on your mind about recent happenings in the UFC or sport of MMA in general? MMA Junkie’s Twitter Mailbag is here – and this week, @mma_kings answers:

  • What’s up with the last-second [autotag]Nick Diaz[/autotag] weight change, and why is the UFC and [autotag]Robbie Lawler[/autotag] OK with it?
  • What’s next for [autotag]Valentina Shevchenko[/autotag] if she wins at UFC 266?
  • Will any of the Dana White’s Contender Series alumni truly contend for a UFC title?

Watch the video above for answers to those questions.

To ask a question of your own, follow @MMAjunkie on Twitter and let us know.

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