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UFC free fight: Robbie Lawler outlasts Rory MacDonald in brutal title rematch war

BAD MMA News — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:02:05 +0000

Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald gave fans one of the greatest, if not the greatest, UFC championship fight of all time. Back in July 2015, Lawler and MacDonald met in a rematch for the UFC welterweight title. The two had fought previously in 2013 in a highly competitive non-title fight that ended in a split decision favoring Lawler. This time around, Lawler was the champion, and MacDonald entered the fight as the challenger. The fight almost went the full distance, as it lasted 24 minutes

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On this date in MMA history, Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald delivered a UFC Hall of Fame-worthy bloodbath

BAD MMA News — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:52:43 +0000

Nine years ago today, a couple pints of blood were splattered across the canvas during one of the best fights in UFC history. At UFC 189 in 2015, Robbie Lawler beat challenger Rory MacDonald to defend the welterweight title in a bloody, brutal and classic rematch in Las Vegas.

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MMA Junkie’s 2013 top 25 fighters 25 or younger revisited: 10 years hence, where are they now?

BAD MMA News — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 16:02:52 +0000

In 2013, MMA Junkie, with the backing of the USA Today mothership, put out a specialty magazine. MMA Junkie’s “Power” issue was our look, in the middle of that year, at the most influential people in the sport. The Power list of influential people, not surprisingly, has shifted over the past 10 years

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Top 5 rematches in MMA history, ranked

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:41:09 +0000

When it comes to rematches in mixed martial arts, there seems to be little room for mediocrity whether we’re talking about the expectation or the result. If the first fight captured our imaginations, then we as human beings tend to let expectations run wild when going into the second meeting. But as far as results go, MMA sequels seem to either continue to pile on the action atop the intrigue of the horror a la “Aliens,” or they just end up leaving us with that feeling we had when we walked out of “The Matrix Reloaded.” That said, this sport has given us plenty of “Godfather 2” candidates over the years that are worth acknowledging.

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UFC Hall of Fame Inductees: Class of 2023

BAD MMA News — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:28:59 +0000

As part of International Fight Week, the UFC held its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Several legendary fighters from past and present were inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2023. Highlights of the 2023 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2023 UFC Hall of Fame Inductees Modern Wing: Jose Aldo Modern Wing: Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone Pioneer Wing: Jens Pulver Pioneer Wing: Anderson Silva Fight Wing: Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald 2 at UFC 189 Forest Griffin Community Award: Rodrigo and Rogerio Nogueira

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2023 UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony: Live blog, highlights

BAD MMA News — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:19:36 +0000

LAS VEGAS – The 2023 UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place Thursday evening at T-Mobile Arena. The event airs live on UFC Fight Pass beginning at 10 p.m. ET, with red carpet interviews with fighters, commentators, and others taking place ahead of the official ceremony. The 2023 UFC Hall of Fame class includes: Jose Aldo – Modern Wing Donald Cerrone – Modern Wing Jens Pulver – Pioneer Wing Anderson Silva – Pioneers Wing Robbie Lawler vs

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Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald UFC 189 bout enters UFC Hall of Fame

BAD MMA News — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:13:43 +0000

PRESS RELEASE – UFC on Saturday announced that the classic 2015 fight between welterweights Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald at UFC 189 will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame ‘Fight Wing’ as a part of the class of 2023. The 2023 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 6, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event will be streamed live an exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS. “The fight between Robbie Lawler and Rory McDonald at UFC 189 was one of the most exciting fights in UFC history,” UFC President Dana White said.

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Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald from UFC 189 joins 2023 UFC Hall of Fame class

BAD MMA News — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 03:41:52 +0000

The epic battle between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald from UFC 189 will join this year’s UFC Hall of Fame class. The promotion announced during Saturday’s UFC 287 broadcast that the brutal welterweight title bout from July 2015, which saw Lawler defeat MacDonald by fifth-round TKO at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, will be enshrined in the Fight Wing of the hall as part of the 2023 induction class. An instant classic is headed to the #UFCHOF @Ruthless_RL vs @Rory_MacDonald 2 will officially go down in UFC history! [ B2YB @ToyoTires ] pic.twitter.com/x546ghwaH8 — UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2023 Robbie Lawler is in attendance at #UFC287 to receive his #UFCHOF honors in person pic.twitter.com/rvYoyDd5lJ — UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2023 An ICONIC moment in UFC history! Lawler vs MacDonald 2 is headed to the #UFCHOF for good reason pic.twitter.com/uCwIcrN2pa — UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2023 “The fight between Robbie Lawler and Rory McDonald at UFC 189 was one of the most exciting fights in UFC history,” UFC president Dana White said in a news release. “This was an absolute war and a complete display of heart, grit, determination and the will to win from both athletes. This five-round classic will always be remembered as one of the best, and I can’t wait to induct this fight into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer.” Lawler vs. MacDonald 2 joins the 2023 UFC Hall of Fame class alongside the inductions of former UFC champions Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo and Jens Pulver.

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Video: What is Rory MacDonald’s MMA legacy?

BAD MMA News — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:40:09 +0000

Rory MacDonald announced his retirement earlier this week after he was bounced from the PFL playoffs. MacDonald came to the PFL in 2021 after a run in Bellator in which he won the welterweight title. But he went 1-2 in his first season in the promotion and lost in the semifinals of the playoffs.

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Rory MacDonald opens up about decision to retire from MMA: ‘It’s not who I am anymore’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:48:46 +0000

Rory MacDonald knows one thing for certain – he’s done with MMA. The former Bellator champion and long-time UFC welterweight contender hung up his gloves this past weekend, after competing under the PFL banner. MacDonald (23-10-1) was stopped in the first round of his welterweight contest against short-notice replacement Dilano Taylor at 2022 PFL 8. The bout was part of the promotion’s welterweight semifinals. Not long after the defeat, MacDonald announced he was walking away from the sport . Although it was a decision that many didn’t see coming, given MacDonald never indicated he was close to retiring, the Canadian knew it was time, and he’s known for quite some time.

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