Robbie Lawler Explains Motivation Behind Chilling Threat to Conor McGregor

Before Conor McGregor faced Nate Diaz at UFC 196, there was a rumor that a win would propel the Irishman into a welterweight title bout against Robbie Lawler at UFC 200. Of course, such a bout never came to fruition because Diaz submitted McGregor in the second round of their March 5 encounter, setting the stage for their upcoming rematch at UFC 202 on Aug. 20. However, while on a media tour in June to promote his title clash with Tyron Woodley, Lawler was asked about the hypothetical matchup with “The Notorious” one. “I wasn’t too worried about it. Obviously that was a big fight. He’s a big draw but it wouldn’t have been good for him,” Lawler told WSB-TV in Atlanta. “Because if I hurt him, I wasn’t taking his neck,” Lawler added. Then came the comment that resonated throughout the MMA community, as the host asked the welterweight champion to elaborate on just what he would have taken. “His soul,” Lawler said. Now, with …

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