MacDonald (left) already faced Lawler (right) in 2013. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Event that follows the traditional United States Independence holiday and the first card under the new exclusive contract with Reebok, UFC 189 has just added a second title fight to its schedule. This Wednesday (18), President Dana White announced that Rory McDonald will defy Robbie Lawler for the welterweight belt at the event on July 11th, in Las Vegas (USA).
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The night's card already has the fight for the featherweight title confirmed, between the Brazilian José Aldo e Conor McGregor, which, following the organization's conventional policy, should be moved to the co-main fight of the night, with MacDonald x Lawler, as it is a title fight in a heavier category, remaining as the main event.
For MacDonald, 25 years old, in addition to the chance to win the belt, the duel will also have the flavor of a rematch. In November 2013, the Canadian was defeated by Lawler in a split decision by the judges, which qualified the North American to face John hendricks for the title for the first time. In his career, Rory has a record of 18 wins and just two losses.
Yes, Robbie Lawler, 32 years old, has a record of 27 wins and eight losses. Voted “Athlete of the Year 2014”, the veteran won the welterweight belt in December last year by beating John hendricks at UFC 181. A trilogy between Hendricks and Lawler was expected, but the former champion gave up the number one contendership, which was passed on to MacDonald.
UFC 189 takes place on July 11th, in Las Vegas (USA), after “International Fight Week” – the traditional annual Ultimate fair. So far, only the title fights between Aldo and McGregor and Lawler and MacDonald have been confirmed for the card, which marks the beginning of the exclusive partnership in the supply of sports material between UFC and Reebok.
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