Since a disappointing run in the UFC a couple of years ago, featherweight Justin “American Kid” Lawrence has been building himself back up in the RFA in order to return to a big stage in MMA.
Most recently, Lawrence defended his RFA 145-pound title against Sam Toomer in April. It’s a fight he feels added some needed experience for his step back up.
“The biggest thing was training for five rounds,” said Lawrence. “People think it’s just two more rounds, but it’s 25 minutes fighting another human being who is equally in shape and knows how to move and defend themselves just as well as I do.