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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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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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Conor McGregor def. Chad Mendes at UFC 189: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:27:24 +0000

Check out these photos highlighting Conor McGregor ’s TKO win over Chad Mendes to claim the interim featherweight title at UFC 189. (Photos by Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports)

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UFC free fight: Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald compete in all-time classic title fight at UFC 189

BAD MMA News — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:29:45 +0000

In one of the best fights in the history of the sport, Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald gave their all in their classic rematch. At the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at UFC 189 , Lawler met MacDonald for the second time with his welterweight title on the line in the co-main event of the evening. While many thought the bout would be great, what unfolded inside the cage exceeded the loftiest of expectations. The first round of the bout was extremely close, as both fighters landed strikes in what would be the frame with the least amount of action. From there, business would begin to pick up quickly. Both fighters landed hard strikes throughout the second round as their faces began showing damage from strikes.

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UFC 189 free fight: Relive Conor McGregor’s thrilling comeback over Chad Mendes

BAD MMA News — Sat, 23 May 2020 13:26:37 +0000

When Conor McGregor faced real adversity in the octagon for the first time, he showed the heart of a champion. McGregor (22-4 MMA, 10-2 UFC) was scheduled to challenge then-UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo for the title at UFC 189, but after Aldo was forced out due to injury, he faced Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight title instead. Right out of the gate, McGregor stalked and taunted Mendes, attacking the body with a variety of different kicks.

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UFC free fight: Relive the Robbie Lawler-Rory MacDonald classic

BAD MMA News — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:44:23 +0000

If someone compiles a list of the greatest mixed martial arts bouts of all-time and does not include Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald at UFC 189, that list can be safely ignored. Many consider Lawler’s successful defense of the UFC welterweight title on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas to be the single greatest fight in the sport’s history.

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UFC 246 Fighter Flashback: Conor McGregor arrives in Brazil, rips up Jose Aldo poster in Rio bar

BAD MMA News — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:10:52 +0000

Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone will kick off the 2020 UFC pay-per-view schedule Jan. 18 when they headline UFC 246 in Las Vegas.

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Video: Ahead of Diaz rematch, watch Conor McGregor take out Chad Mendes at UFC 189

BAD MMA News — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:57:39 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC , Videos The rematch the MMA world has been waiting for since March is just around the corner. UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor (19-3 MMA, 7-1 UFC) again will move up to welterweight to fight Nate Diaz (19-10 MMA, 14-8 UFC) in the UFC 202 main event. Diaz stunned McGregor in March when he forced him to tap to a rear-naked choke in the UFC 196 headliner in Las Vegas. McGregor was so miffed by the loss that he wouldn’t stop until he booked another shot at Diaz. UFC 202 takes place Aug. 20 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

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2015 MMAjunkie Awards: Round of the Year: Lawler vs. MacDonald, Round 5, UFC 189

BAD MMA News — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 03:00:08 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC , Videos In the third of 13 stories that will look back at the best-ofs for 2015, we take a look at our “Round of the Year” winner: Round 5 of Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald at UFC 189. Some fights are permanently seared into our corneas. Between technique and the primal ferocity that awakens our collective “Just Bleed” guy , we simply know when we witness something truly unique. Within such fights, we are occasionally treated to a single round that encapsulates the love MMA fanatics feel for this violent sport of ours. At UFC 189, Robbie Lawler faced Rory MacDonald for the second time.

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