Completed MMA Bout

Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald II

Co-Main Event | UFC Welterweight Championship | 170 lbs

"Ruthless" Robbie Lawler
Rory "Red King" MacDonald

Lawler
KO/TKO
Round 5

Robbie Lawler Rory MacDonald

"Ruthless" "Red King"

25-10-0   Pro Record At Fight   18-2-0
Climbed to 26-10   Record After Fight   Fell to 18-3
+145 (Slight Underdog)   Betting Odds   -165 (Slight Favorite)
Champion   Title   Challenger
United States   Nationality   Canada
Coconut Creek, Florida   Fighting out of   Deerfield Beach, FL
33 years, 3 months, 3 weeks   Age at Fight   25 years, 11 months, 2 weeks, 5 days
169.5 lbs (76.9 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   170.0 lbs (77.1 kgs)
5'11" (181cm)   Height   6'0" (183cm)
74.0" (188cm)   Reach   76.0" (193cm)
American Top Team   Gym   Tristar Gym
UFC 189
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC 189: Mendes vs. McGregor
  • Date: Saturday 07.11.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 10 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Lawler Total Disclosed Pay: $350,000
  • MacDonald Total Disclosed Pay: $109,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Lawler
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Injuries Sustained During Fight

Lawler: Torn Lip

MacDonald: Broken Nose, Broken Right Foot

Lawler vs. MacDonald II Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 1690  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
MacDonald
57%
Lawler
43%

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