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UFC Champion Robbie Lawler Has Some Chilling Words For Conor McGregor

UFC Champion Robbie Lawler Has Some Chilling Words For Conor McGregor

Ruthless words from the 'Ruthless' one.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

UFC welterweight champions was supposedly set to face Conor McGregor at UFC 200 until Nate Diaz scuppered those plans when the Stockton native submitted him in the second round.

It was believed that McGregor was in line to face Lawler for the welterweight strap, though after the Irishman's defeat those plans were derailed, and American had some choice words for the Crumlin fighter. The 34-year-old is experiencing a great surge late in his career after failing to live up to his early potential, but his second UFC stint has seen him rise up the ranks eventually getting the UFC title he's been craving so much.

Here's a snippet of Lawler while on a media run in Atlanta promoting his upcoming fight, speaking on WSB-TV;

Scary stuff from the champion, and you know 'Ruthless' isn't saying it for show, it's for real. In the meantime, McGregor will indeed get his rematch against Diaz at UFC 202, while defending champion Lawler will defend his 170lbs title against Tyron Woodley at UFC 201.

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Topics: Conor Mcgregor, UFC