Rory MacDonald vs Robbie Lawler
The Story
Lawler vs MacDonald 1 — the split decision that planted the seed for one of MMA's most violent rivalries, ending in the legendary UFC 189 sequel.
The Stakes
- •Welterweight title-eliminator implications
- •Lawler's UFC-return contender case
- •MacDonald's prospect-cycle credibility
- •UFC 20th anniversary PPV main card visibility