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‘He’s just another Mike Perry’ - Daniel Rodriguez wants UFC legend Robbie Lawler next

On Saturday, welterweight Daniel Rodriguez scored a dominant win over Mike Perry. “D-Rod” led the striking exchanges against “Platinum,” en route to a unanimous decision victory.

As he climbs up the UFC’s 170-pound ladder, the 34-year-old competitor rightly wants bigger-named opponents moving forward. So when a TMZ reporter suggested a possible matchup against former champion Robbie Lawler, Rodriguez immediately welcomed the idea.

“That would be a banger,” he said. “That would be perfect. He’s a heavy hitter, I’m a heavy hitter. Veteran big name, that would be perfect for me.”

Lawler rose to prominence for his fierce, tenacious fighting style.