Robbie Lawler-Rory MacDonald Has Been Overlooked Thus Far, and That’s a Shame

UFC 189 is one of the most highly anticipated events the UFC will put on this year thanks to the rise of Conor McGregor. McGregor‘s ascent in the featherweight division has captured fans’ attention, and the UFC recognized his star power and capitalized on it. The UFC recently embarked on a worldwide press tour that […]

UFC 189 is one of the most highly anticipated events the UFC will put on this year thanks to the rise of Conor McGregor. McGregor‘s ascent in the featherweight division has captured fans’ attention, and the UFC recognized his star power and capitalized on it. The UFC recently embarked on a worldwide press tour that […]

Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald Trash Talking Via Cue Card Is Pretty Great

If you weren’t aware that Robbie Lawler was defending his welterweight belt at UFC 189 against Rory MacDonald then you are forgiven. All of the promotional rub for UFC 189 thus far has gone to featherweight contender Conor McGregor and his surly counterpart, the champ, Jose Aldo. Aldo and McGregor were sent packing on a week-long […]

If you weren’t aware that Robbie Lawler was defending his welterweight belt at UFC 189 against Rory MacDonald then you are forgiven. All of the promotional rub for UFC 189 thus far has gone to featherweight contender Conor McGregor and his surly counterpart, the champ, Jose Aldo. Aldo and McGregor were sent packing on a week-long […]

Robbie Lawler Wants Finish in Rematch with Rory MacDonald

Looks like Rory MacDonald will get his once-promised shot at the UFC welterweight strap after all.  On February 18, the UFC announced No. 2-ranked Rory MacDonald would face off with current 170-pound champion Robbie Lawler in the co-main event of July’s stacked UFC 189 card in Las Vegas. The two previously fought at UFC 167, […]

Looks like Rory MacDonald will get his once-promised shot at the UFC welterweight strap after all.  On February 18, the UFC announced No. 2-ranked Rory MacDonald would face off with current 170-pound champion Robbie Lawler in the co-main event of July’s stacked UFC 189 card in Las Vegas. The two previously fought at UFC 167, […]

Robbie Lawler to Defend UFC Welterweight Title July 11 Against Rory MacDonald

Robbie Lawler will defend his UFC welterweight title against Rory MacDonald July 11 at UFC 189, according to UFC President Dana White.  White announced the news Wednesday during a press conference in Las Vegas that aired live on UFC Fight Pass and FOX Sports 1.  This fight against MacDonald will mark Lawler‘s first attempt at […]

Robbie Lawler will defend his UFC welterweight title against Rory MacDonald July 11 at UFC 189, according to UFC President Dana White.  White announced the news Wednesday during a press conference in Las Vegas that aired live on UFC Fight Pass and FOX Sports 1.  This fight against MacDonald will mark Lawler‘s first attempt at […]

Robbie Lawler to Defend UFC Title from Johny Hendricks in Rubber Match

Good things may come to those who wait, but the UFC certainly likes to hurry along its trilogies lately. Indeed, UFC President Dana White announced that MMA veteran Robbie Lawler will defend his welterweight belt against now-former champion Johny Hendricks. The news was disclosed at the UFC 182 media scrum by White, per Brett Okamoto of […]

Good things may come to those who wait, but the UFC certainly likes to hurry along its trilogies lately. Indeed, UFC President Dana White announced that MMA veteran Robbie Lawler will defend his welterweight belt against now-former champion Johny Hendricks. The news was disclosed at the UFC 182 media scrum by White, per Brett Okamoto of […]

Why Rory MacDonald Isn’t Getting His Title Shot Against Robbie Lawler

After much speculation, Rory MacDonald will not be getting his first title shot in the UFC.  According to UFC Tonight’s Ariel Helwani, the UFC brass called MacDonald to update the status of his once-promised title shot. Dana White didn’t just color MacDonald the No. 1 contender after his victory over Tarec Saffiedine in October, he […]

After much speculation, Rory MacDonald will not be getting his first title shot in the UFC.  According to UFC Tonight’s Ariel Helwani, the UFC brass called MacDonald to update the status of his once-promised title shot. Dana White didn’t just color MacDonald the No. 1 contender after his victory over Tarec Saffiedine in October, he […]