Robbie Lawler’s reputation as a mixed martial arts action hero precedes him.
The former Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight titleholder will make his 2017 debut when he collides with Jackson-Wink MMA mainstay Donald Cerrone in a three-round battle that promises fireworks at UFC 214 this Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. It marks Lawler’s first appearance since he relinquished his hold on the 170-pound throne in a knockout loss to Tyron Woodley a little less than a year ago. The defeated halted a five-fight winning streak that saw him best Jake Ellenberger, Matt Brown, Johny Hendricks, Rory MacDonald and Carlos Condit in consecutive appearances, the last three of which resulted in all-time classics.