Steve Latrell is a writer and producer for UFC.com. I could see Askren putting him on his back. Fitch could Fitch people pretty well with his wrestling, but his defensive wrestling was so so in my eyes. Fitch, actually in the minority here, but I give a prime Askren a chance in this one. I'm just going to go out there and showcase my skills and let everyone know that I'm back.” Askren would have had his hands full here. “I don’t think I’ve fought at my full potential for awhile. Fresh off a year-long recovery process from a torn ACL, the only thing Lawler has on his mind is spoiling a debut and reminding people what made him a fan-favorite. Yet somehow Lawler, who has accomplished most all any fighter could want in his 40 professional bouts, still retains the drive that put him in the pantheon of legendary fights. His performances inside the Octagon have done more than enough to compensate for that.īoasting one of the most consistently high striking percentages in the promotion has helped the former welterweight champion achieve a string of memorable evenings, including his UFC 189 tilt against Rory MacDonald, largely considered to be one of the top five fights of all time. Mercifully, it’s not necessary for Lawler to get excited about himself.
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