Robbie Lawler LAS VEGAS – Robbie Lawler ’s first welterweight title defense was in no way easy. The bloody, back-and-forth UFC 189 war with Rory MacDonald came to a close in the final round when a Lawler punch cracked MacDonald on his already badly damaged nose and sent him crumbling to the canvas. The welterweight title bout was the co-main event of today’s UFC 189 event at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It aired pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. Lawler (26-10 MMA, 11-4 UFC) and MacDonald (18-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) wasted no time engaging in Round 1. MacDonald looked to throw body kicks and straight punches while Lawler threw some heavy looping punches at the head of his opponent.
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