Rory fought like shit the first time and when he actually opened up and attacked Robbie he was winning pretty easily. If Rory shows up as Rory and not trying to be GSP than he can win. If he shows up to jab over and over and try to win on points Robbie will get him.
Rory seems to forget he's an absolute destroyer sometimes and tries to be GSP and play it super safe. He was beating Condit because he attacked and he mauled Tarec because he attacked. The guy is not GSP hopefully he figures that out and stops fighting like him.
I hope we see the old Rory getting takedowns and elbowing faces, not the 50 jabs a round Rory because Lawler don't play that shit and will catch him eventually like their first fight.
I like both of these guys. I throw the first fight out the window even though it was close, I personally thought they both under-performed. If Robbie can get into a brawl it will help him.If i had to bet i'd take Rory because he can beat you anywhere.
I would just like to see Robbie get the credit he deserves when he beats Rory. Instead of the usual ex spurts racing each other to tell us that Rory sucked.
What was the takedown numbers from Rory last fight?
I feel with the Hendricks fights that Lawler has gotten better/more confident in defending the takedown.
Also, could be a general like for Robbie Lawler, but surprised to see him ahead in the poll 18-10. Rory a couple weeks ago was a 2 to 1 favorite. It has lowered since, as it should have.
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