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UFC 167: What We Learned from Rory MacDonald vs. Robbie Lawler

Robbie Lawler reinvented his career at the age of 31, ladies and gentlemen.  Taking on lauded prospect Rory MacDonald at UFC 167, Lawler showcased excellent takedown defense alongside his signature power punches to earn a split-decision victory. One year ago, the thought of Lawler stepping into the Octagon at all seemed unlikely, and now he […]

Robbie Lawler reinvented his career at the age of 31, ladies and gentlemen.  Taking on lauded prospect Rory MacDonald at UFC 167, Lawler showcased excellent takedown defense alongside his signature power punches to earn a split-decision victory. One year ago, the thought of Lawler stepping into the Octagon at all seemed unlikely, and now he […]

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Rory MacDonald vs. Robbie Lawler: A Fight for No. 1 Rights

When UFC mainstay and pound-for-pound great Georges St-Pierre steps inside the Octagon later tonight, one of two things is going to happen: Either he defends his title for a ninth-straight time, or Johny Hendricks punches his way to the biggest victory…

When UFC mainstay and pound-for-pound great Georges St-Pierre steps inside the Octagon later tonight, one of two things is going to happen: Either he defends his title for a ninth-straight time, or Johny Hendricks punches his way to the biggest victory of his life. Now, while a win for GSP would dispel any rumors of […]

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Rory MacDonald and MMA’s New Prototypes

Every sport encounters evolution throughout its life.  So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that mixed martial arts, in all its greatness and growth, falls under this spell as well. But the evolution of the fastest growing sport in the world doesn’t just stem from international marketing, strategic rule changes and monetary expenditures.  More importantly, […]

Every sport encounters evolution throughout its life.  So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that mixed martial arts, in all its greatness and growth, falls under this spell as well. But the evolution of the fastest growing sport in the world doesn’t just stem from international marketing, strategic rule changes and monetary expenditures.  More importantly, […]

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Georges St-Pierre Has ‘Plans’ for the Future, Will Not Fight Rory MacDonald

Something is brewing at Tristar Gym, and it does not involve an in-house rivalry.  UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre recently joined teammate and fellow 170-pound standout Rory MacDonald for an interview with Sportsnet Canada, and some intriguing fodder emerged from the brief chat.  Besides engaging in a hilarious struggle with the English language near the […]

Something is brewing at Tristar Gym, and it does not involve an in-house rivalry.  UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre recently joined teammate and fellow 170-pound standout Rory MacDonald for an interview with Sportsnet Canada, and some intriguing fodder emerged from the brief chat.  Besides engaging in a hilarious struggle with the English language near the […]

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UFC 167 Fight Card: Rory MacDonald vs. Robbie Lawler Confirmed (Updated)

Rory MacDonald will likely continue on his path toward a welterweight title shot at UFC 167, a fight card headlined by his training partner and 170-pound champion Georges St-Pierre. On Tuesday evening, MMAJunkie.com reported that MacDonald could meet fellow top-10 welterweight Robbie Lawler at the event scheduled for Nov. 16. With verbal agreements in place […]

Rory MacDonald will likely continue on his path toward a welterweight title shot at UFC 167, a fight card headlined by his training partner and 170-pound champion Georges St-Pierre. On Tuesday evening, MMAJunkie.com reported that MacDonald could meet fellow top-10 welterweight Robbie Lawler at the event scheduled for Nov. 16. With verbal agreements in place […]

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Rory MacDonald vs Robbie Lawler Head-to-Toe Breakdown

Dana White, the UFC president, was open about his plans for Rory MacDonald after his most recent performance. In an interview with Ariel Helwani, White mentioned that he wants to pit MacDonald against Robbie Lawler. Both welterweights were involved at …

Dana White, the UFC president, was open about his plans for Rory MacDonald after his most recent performance. In an interview with Ariel Helwani, White mentioned that he wants to pit MacDonald against Robbie Lawler. Both welterweights were involved at UFC on Fox 8, and each man walked away with solid wins. Lawler looked most […]

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