Robbie Lawler. I didn’t love that idea, because he had gone 1–1 since he lost the title to Tyron back in 2016. His lone win in that stretch came against Donald Cerrone, who had bounced up from lightweight to challenge Robbie. Then he lost a listless decision to another lightweight, Rafael dos Anjos. I didn’t see Robbie as the best option, but the UFC really wanted him. I was never told exactly
