Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler: Countdown to UFC 181
It’s Countdown to UFC 181 as we go behind the scenes at the training camps for the main event. Of the evening top welterweight challenger Johny Hendricks vs Ruthless Robbie Lawler. After their previous matchup, Johny Hendricks has been laid up for a long time with a torn bicep. During that time Robbie Lawler has gone on to beat two title contenders in Jake Ellenberger and Matt Brown in convincing fashion.
Now just 8 months after their last matchup, Lawler once again finds himself in a title contention fight. This will be Bigg Riggs first fight back after his injury, so it will be interesting to see how they both fair in this highly anticipated rematch. Hendricks has been there or thereabouts for quite a long time and now wants to show he has what it takes to win the welterweight title.
Will we be looking at a Lawler or Hendricks championship somewhere down the line? As both fighters are now right on the cusp of a shot at the title. This is a hugely important fight for the welterweight division. Bigg Rigg has the power to knock anyone and he will need all the power against the veteran Lawler.
The Rematch Many Months In The Making
This rematch fight has been many months in the making. And we would have to ask that if Johny cannot get the win this time around, will he get another shot? With so many ongoing issues outside the sport and a weight issue that has plagued him for almost the entirety of his career. We hope that he will be able to live up to his full potential and not sabotage his own chances.
Robbie Lawler is a man on a mission and with all of his experience. It’s hard to bet against the longtime UFC fighter. We find out who has what it takes at UFC 181, live from the Mandalay Bay events centre in Las Vegas.
