I think the UFC’s done a great job of building the brand, building the UFC, building MMA. – Robbie Lawler
I want it to be one-sided. I don’t want to take any bumps or bruises: I want to go out and dictate all aspects and go out the way I came in. I’m looking to dominate and dictate. – Robbie Lawler
In college, I tried to start wrestling as soon as I could and when it was available to me, as I loved competing, and then got into MMA under Pat Miletich, where I was able to sharpen all my skills and develop into a true fighter. – Robbie Lawler
There wasn’t much money in this sport when I started, but I didn’t get into it because of money. I loved to fight, and I loved MMA. – Robbie Lawler
You don’t appreciate what you have when it all comes to you real quick. I went from nothing to everything all at once. – Robbie Lawler
I was a huge Mike Tyson fan, would sit through the night watching boxing matches and would hit the bag at every opportunity I would get. – Robbie Lawler
My coaches and I always stress getting better and working on all aspects, so I’m ready to fight and take it to the next level. – Robbie Lawler
Who am I to say anybody can’t do what they want to do and create their own destiny if they believe in something? – Robbie Lawler
I don’t really think about or pay any mind to what everyone thinks about my fighting style or if they watch me fight; I just concentrate on myself. – Robbie Lawler
If you look at all aspects of all sports, everything comes down to basics and fundamentals. – Robbie Lawler
Everyone likes different things. Not everyone’s the same. Not everyone runs their mouth. Not everyone can fight. – Robbie Lawler
Obviously, CM Punk is a really big draw for the UFC. He’s going to bring a lot of eyes to the UFC, and the better he does, the better it’ll be for all MMA fighters as far as sponsorships and stuff. – Robbie Lawler
Sometimes when you are winning, you don’t see your flaws; you don’t see what you are not good at. – Robbie Lawler
I’m glad that in this sport you can write your own stories, and you don’t have to worry about what other people expect out of you. – Robbie Lawler
Just being able to grind, day in and day out. You have to be a different kind of person to not just do the workouts, but to not make money for months at a time. – Robbie Lawler
Usually, when I liked athletes growing up, it was because they could hit a ball very far or they can throw a ball very fast. They can shoot a jumper, or they can dunk the ball. – Robbie Lawler
I think fans expect fighters to beat each other up, and what I expect out of myself is to stay of trouble. – Robbie Lawler
I’m just trying to be a better fighter every time I compete, so it’s all about being more strategic and looking for a way to get a finish. – Robbie Lawler
The best part about being a champion is going out and defending your belt, so that’s what I plan on doing and doing it many times. – Robbie Lawler
I always thought I could be the best, and that’s what I’ve been doing all these years. – Robbie Lawler
