Stephen Thompson vs. Robbie Lawler

Stephen Thompson vs. Robbie Lawler

Stephen Thompson lost his opportunity to win the UFC Welterweight title after UFC 209 but he is still on top when it comes to the Welterweight division. What Thompson needs to get back into the title picture is one notable win and Robbie Lawler presents with the perfect challenge.

Lawler was the one that dropped the title to Woodley last year and he is yet to get his rematch. If we combine these two situations, it makes perfect sense to pit Thompson up against Lawler in a title eliminator. Compared to Thompson, Lawler should be more desperate for this fight as he has been out of the picture for a long time.