I guess I am just not as hung up on the "beating Jones" (or Cruz) aspect of it. Both Champs were stripped of their titles for very legitimate, though wildly different, reasons.
Lets say Lawler would have pissed "hot" after Saturday night. Obviously they cannot give the belt to Rory, but would you question the legitimacy of the next Champion at 170, because they did not beat Lawler? Of course not, and I look at Cormier (and Barao, too) in that light, as well.
Lets say Lawler would have pissed "hot" after Saturday night. Obviously they cannot give the belt to Rory, but would you question the legitimacy of the next Champion at 170, because they did not beat Lawler? Of course not, and I look at Cormier (and Barao, too) in that light, as well.