Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald 2 To Be Added to UFC Hall of Fame

An instant classic is headed to the #UFCHOF :raised_hands:@Ruthless_RL vs @Rory_MacDonald 2 will officially go down in UFC history!

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— UFC (@ufc) April 9, 2023

An incredible welterweight title clash is being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced during the UFC 287 pay-per-view that Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald's incredible UFC 189 fight is being immortalized in the UFC Hall of Fame's fight wing. The five-round war saw Lawler successfully defend his welterweight title against the Canadian that left both men forever changed. The back-and-forth battle would see Lawler eventually overcome his foe and pick up a TKO victory one minute into the fifth round.

One of the most dramatic moments came at the end of Round 4 as Lawler spit blood on the ground and glared at MacDonald. Eventually, a damaged nose of MacDonald became too much for the challenger to take and John McCarthy waved off the fight. The incredible fight served as the co-main event of the pay-per-view, which was headlined by Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes for the interim UFC featherweight title.

The duo's first meeting came two years prior and saw Lawler win a split decision at UFC 167. Their second fight will officially be enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame during an International Fight Week ceremony on July 6 in Las Vegas.