You know as an MMA fan sometimes you imagine yourself fighting but this is one of those fights that's let's you know you're better off as an spectator lol These guys are warriors
True lol. Everyone wants to pretend they the champ and shadow box in privacy ahah. But its easy to forget that damn, these people put their bodies on the line for glory
Agree with every word...wrestled and football in HS, thought i was "the man..." I couldn't take ONE of Lawler's haymakers, or ONE of Rory's lightning fast elbows...I'd be dead lol. No shame in it!
@@bperez003 Less for glory and more for money, not many people choose to fight if they have another option for good reason. This shit takes years off of your life, and really it's quite sad that fighters get exploited so heavily by the organization. You can't eat Glory!
It's kinda funny how people were booing cause inactivity in the first round, little did they know they were about to see one of the best fights in history
@@poppypopper1646 literally though. I get anxiety not being able to breathe through my nose well haha can't imagine being in a fight with the best in the world while not being able to breath through my nose
Respect to people who enjoy the ground game aspect of MMA, but in my eyes there will never be anything more exciting than two warriors with heart slugging it out with everything they’ve got
from an entertainment stand point and if you don't really understand the ground game you're right but fights like this take years out of fighters careers.. NEITHER of them left that octagon a winner ... we absolutely thoroughly enjoyed it but their brains and faces didn't....
I remember watching this live with my dad and uncle. We were all in awe of how epic this war was. These 2 men are the dictionary defitions of "Warrior"
This was the greatest fight we all have ever seen. I think the stare down they did after the fourth round just made it even better. Robbie spitting blood out and staring at Rory like “Is that all you got” and Rory just staring back with no fear.
@@MeekMillisbendingoverrn what a terrible view of this fight, I'm guessing you've only been watching for a year or 2, anyone who really understands this game knows this was epic, epic enough to be in the hall of fame
It up there, but I wouldn't give it the most brutal title. BJ Penn vs ... shit, having a brain fart.(I'll come back for the edit) Was a bloodbath! Penn opened up a valley on dudes head. Edit: it's Joe Stevenson.
Rorys nose broke in the first round when the fight was only just heating up. Could you imagine going through nearly 4 more rounds like that taking the shots he did? And managing to hurt Lawler like he did at the halfway point? They say you underestimate how tough you can be which I'm sure is true, but I'm also sure it's not to THAT level. Especially when some belt is on the line and it's not to the death...unless ol Mario is the third man in there
I mean the belt is a huge payrise, and if you need money for your family, or just to live somewhat comfortably, you'd be surprised about what people are willing to do. This is Rory's job, and he's damn good at it, but if you don't give your all then you might be left hungry as it isn't like fighting pays well for the most part.
@@AveSicarius well said. I mean of course these elite fighters are crazy tough, but they're also prizefighters and people forget that. One of my good friends recently worked a 90 hour week (at the age of 34) to earn enough money to move out of his parent's house. You do what you gotta do
Can we take a minute to talk about Robbie's textbook, beautiful sprawls. Those sprawls are something else, and him stuffing the single leg. True talent
This is possibly one of the greatest the world has ever seen. The amount of heart, determination, and grit it takes to trade punches/kicks without the ability to breath due to crushed noses. This is a excellent example of how far the human body can go while continuing to push forward. I tip my hat to the men and woman in mma who surly loose years of their life to put on a show for us on national television.
This is the fight that made me a hardcore UFC fan. I remember watching this fight live in a hotel room in Vegas and I was on my feet like an idiot screaming as my ex girlfriend was getting ready in the bathroom. Good memories.
His nose was obliterated long before then and every shot probably felt like it was gonna cave in his face. The last few probably sent shockwaves straight to his brain. Surprised he lasted as long as he did. One crazy tough dude.
@@Akhi_Umar If you didn’t get hyped watching this than the sport isn’t for you. Go watch football or some dumb shit like that… This fight was anything but boring you just have no idea what your seeing
Getting punched in a broken nose with a jab alone feels painful even with the adrenaline... Rory took power shots to his broken nose throughout 3 continuous rounds.
I think this type of fight have no loser. They were both winners, cause this type of entertaining fights are always fun and enjoyable to watch. We the fans always re-watch this iconic great fight. In terms of fight agreement/booking/ranking or contract issue, this type of loss should not be count as losses, the losing fighter will be treated as the winner cause they gave everything for the fans and for the UFC, they put blood, sweat and tears, and gave the fans and UFC what they want and put their life and health as second priority. The loser will not be cut from the UFC and gave the bonus money too.. This is the Hall of Famer fights for sure.. We will remembered this fight always.
If anyone is looking for a hall of fame fight This is definitely one of the them, one of the best fights you'll have the honor to see. RESPECT to both warriors.
@@BeefPapa something was lingering around the arena and the commentators microphones picked up an EVP. What’s crazy tho! This is around the time Rory was saying that he had “demons” following him…so who knows.
The comments says just how much this fight was appreciated. Incredible heart, guts and form from these two gentlemen. People will never not talk about this fight 🔥💯
Rory was never the same after going in to water that deep, and coming up short. Breaking against Lawler was a devastating wound to his soul. All Hail the Red King
Probably the best MMA fight I've ever witnessed. Rory mc Donald was so brave and underestimated. I felt so sorry for him. The energy behind both these guys was phenomenal.
Rewatched the fight on ESPN+, but paused and came here in between rounds for the corner work. Despite the slow start, one of the greatest fights of all time.
@@otisthebeefyone8206 its subjective i guess right? It definitely ended up as one of the best fights ive seen. Top 25 for sure. My personal favorite fight was Hunt vs Bigfoot Silva 1
@@otisthebeefyone8206 ohh wow great name bro!!! Just noticed that. You and I are the only people ive ever seen with the name Otis in their handle. Awesome brother!!!
This has to be the greatest fight in mma history. Two absolute warriors with unrelenting dedication to the sport and a deep sense of respect for each other just letting it fly for thirty minutes
My favorite fight of all-time. Heart, Technique, Cardio, Toughness, Blood... Everything you would want...plus a belt on the line and the iconic stare down... Rory was never the same after this fight.
He'd probably still have won the fight if he just maintained distance and kept picking Robbie apart instead of playing Lawler's game. Robbie at this point was virtually indestructible, knocking him out was extremely difficult, even just hurting him was hard. Most fighters would have been done after that first serious exchange that left Robbie reeling. Firas said this best, he told Rory to be patient, and take him apart. Rory was impatient because Robbie just wasn't going down, he kept closing distance and letting Robbie land shots he really shouldn't have been able to get if Rory was playing it safer. Rory definitely would have won on points if he went the distance. Robbie specializes in war like that (I pity his brain for going such abuse ), and really Rory just couldn't take the same amount of abuse as Lawler could. I'd honestly be pretty annoyed if I was Firas haha, Rory would have been champion right here had he listened.
It’s a shame we don’t get absolute warriors like this any more. An absolute ocean of blood in the arena, 2 absolute monsters, both with no fear and everything to gain.
hands down, one of the absolute greatest fights ever, easily top 5 if not top 3. it was just so fucking good and that staredown after round 4. literally felt goosebumps forming
I agree I thought robby would keep kicking his ass then rory well you saw his bad ass fuk robby up but robby was a different breed back then he couldn't lose . Mad respect for both .
Honestly I’ve watched this fight a lot. I feel McDonald was winning on the score cards until his nose gave out and was finished. But it’s just such an epic fight and I can’t tell who truly won
He would have won the stand-up if he stayed technical, he had Robbie on the ropes and kept hurting him, whilst Robbie wasn't really able to respond to this. It's only when Rory committed to the pocket fight that Robbie really started landing shots on his already injured nose, and eventually he just broke down because there really aren't many fighters who can go the distance toe to toe with Lawler like that. The man's fighting style is equivalent to a terminator, he just walks you down, eats your shot's, and tries to force you into a pocket brawl where he can use his power and durability to overwhelm you. Rory was the better fighter, he's more well rounded and far more technical, but his lack of experience really showed here. He got impatient, he played Robbie's game, and Robbie eventually just broke him. Firas kept telling Robbie the exact strategy he needed to win, stay on the outside, work those jabs in with kicks, and pounce when Robbie is injured. Rory stopped listening after the first serious exchange where anyone but Robbie would have been done, and after that he just really started letting instinct take over instead of keeping a level head and utilizing his strengths.
@@thebutcher1412 He was definitely winning on points, Robbie is just really hard to put down but Lawler took an INSANE beating after he got stunned by that head kick. Rory was landing more significant shots, he had more control over the distance and pace of the fight, and he wasn't really eating any significant shots aside from one or two early on (which unfortunately broke his nose) until he decided to take the fight toe to toe with Robbie in the pocket. He really only lost because his nose gave out, he was winning in every way before that, and his nose wouldn't have given out if he played it safer and just kept Robbie back with this lethal kicks setup from jabs. He also could have subbed Robbie if he hurt him or Robbie tired out after this. It's really not a good idea to go to war with Robbie, the man doesn't go down, he's ruthless in attacking any vulnerability, and he's got power in his hands while excelling in pocket fighting (a bit like a slightly more technical Ngannou). If you listen to Firas in the corner, he's constantly telling Rory to maintain distance and take Robbie apart, he just got tired and impatient, and tried too hard to KO Lawler instead of just dismantling him. I think it was really an experience difference here, Rory was the better fighter, but Robbie is a veteran and he just kept taking his fight to Rory until the latter broke down.
Honestly this is one of the best performances you'll ever witness inside of the UFC Octagon. Lawler and MacDonald put forth incredible fucking effort and toughness in what can be considered the best fight ever on the UFC circuit #Legendary
About as masterful as a right handed southpaw as you can get. Robbie always stayed on the outside and made sure to keep distance until he moves in to strike, most that try to be right handed southpaws are always so easily there for the straight right from the ortho.
Imaginen el dolor que sintió Rory para decir que hasta ahí llegaba, que no podia mas Porque no fue un golpe de KO, fue un dolor inimaginable que le hizo decir hasta aqui llego
The only reason I found this fight disappointing is because for some reason this was ranked the #1 fight of all time on a ranking list, which is absolutely ridiculous. I decided to check out the fight again upon seeing it ranked #1 and it turned a great fight into a disappointing fight, because there are so many better fights than this one.
@Read SIEGE i think he just finds it disappointing cause how slow the first 2 rounds was compared too other fights. You can even hear a good amount of booing in this fight until it picks up late in the 2nd
This is the greatest fight you'll ever see
Tony and Justin is better imo
The only other fights arguable with this one is Jones vs Gus 1 and Usman vs Covington 1
@@chicagomadelegend328 True that!
@@chicagomadelegend328 I don’t know those Frankie vs Grey fights were pretty damn good
@@steelers43924life Hell of a reminder I forgot those 🤦🏾♂️
You know as an MMA fan sometimes you imagine yourself fighting but this is one of those fights that's let's you know you're better off as an spectator lol
These guys are warriors
True lol. Everyone wants to pretend they the champ and shadow box in privacy ahah. But its easy to forget that damn, these people put their bodies on the line for glory
Agree with every word...wrestled and football in HS, thought i was "the man..." I couldn't take ONE of Lawler's haymakers, or ONE of Rory's lightning fast elbows...I'd be dead lol. No shame in it!
@@JunkYardCardGuy i would be dead if Moreno or Cejudo punches me😂😭
Yeah i had that feeling with chandler vs gaethje
@@bperez003
Less for glory and more for money, not many people choose to fight if they have another option for good reason. This shit takes years off of your life, and really it's quite sad that fighters get exploited so heavily by the organization.
You can't eat Glory!
It's kinda funny how people were booing cause inactivity in the first round, little did they know they were about to see one of the best fights in history
On the set player
Give them a bit of time fan's lol
Wasnt even that lit
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@@puzzlepuddles6712 i changed that
2 noses walked into that octogen. None walked out.
Fuuuck. So true
Eye for an...
Nevermind, everybody nose.
And big John? went to sniff with jon jones or what?
3 walked into it, one came out, the judge 😂
@@pedrogentil5243 you mean reff
My respects to Rory, he took lot of a hell of damage and took the fight on as much as he could, what a warrior.
All hail the Red King 🔥
Congratulations to Rory on his retirement. He had a great career and this fight is in the GOAT conversation easily.
He was basically breathing in 30% blood from the first punch to his nose forward
@@poppypopper1646 literally though. I get anxiety not being able to breathe through my nose well haha can't imagine being in a fight with the best in the world while not being able to breath through my nose
Came so close to finishing at the end of the 3rd and begining of 4th
That staredown was the greatest moment in ufc history
Hard to disagree
@jaylen.._ he could be talking about 26:04
It wasn't even disrespect or anything. I think it was just overwhelming competitive spirit.
100%
Shit goes hard
Respect to people who enjoy the ground game aspect of MMA, but in my eyes there will never be anything more exciting than two warriors with heart slugging it out with everything they’ve got
As a person who loves ground game and grappling seeing 2 fighters slug it out till the death is amazing
Yeah I can’t help but be bored when it’s just sweaty fighters hugging against the fence throwing lil elbows
@@MoogMoog nah its interesting like on foot you have to predict moves from the enemy.
from an entertainment stand point and if you don't really understand the ground game you're right but fights like this take years out of fighters careers.. NEITHER of them left that octagon a winner ... we absolutely thoroughly enjoyed it but their brains and faces didn't....
@@MoogMoog if you understood grappling more I’m sure you would feel different, I used to feel the same, now I love seeing someone go for a take down
I remember watching this live with my dad and uncle. We were all in awe of how epic this war was. These 2 men are the dictionary defitions of "Warrior"
Was there beer at the table?
EPIC Indeed! 💯
brann bronzebeard lol
26:01 Yes, THAT moment
Goosebumps 💯
Human pit bulls. Holy hell!
Thanks
12:44 that syncronous "lot of blood" was amazing
Cool
Both were never the same after this, but they will forever live in our memories after producing the best fight of all time.
This was a good fight but I would suggest you to watch Eddie vs Chandler 1 and 2 they were better
@@dakshchadha6159 Not even comparable. I like those fights but no, not even close.
@@dakshchadha6159 what 💀
@@dakshchadha6159 💀
@@dakshchadha6159 nah. this is the greatest fight in the ufc.
This was the greatest fight we all have ever seen. I think the stare down they did after the fourth round just made it even better. Robbie spitting blood out and staring at Rory like “Is that all you got” and Rory just staring back with no fear.
It seems more like he sneezes the blood instead of spitting it
Overrated fight the first 2 Rds their feeling eachother out…this fight is remembered only because the stare down
@@MeekMillisbendingoverrn your entitled to your incorrect opinion
@@MeekMillisbendingoverrn you're a casual
@@MeekMillisbendingoverrn what a terrible view of this fight, I'm guessing you've only been watching for a year or 2, anyone who really understands this game knows this was epic, epic enough to be in the hall of fame
I've seen this fight so many times, and it is still so fucking epic every time
Biggest "you should see the other guy" moment ever
😂😂
That stare down after round 4 gives me chills everytime
Not to mention the "I FEEL FUCKING GREAT!" as Robbie sits in his corner.
Robbie broke him mentally there
@@jadigger8695 he should've done better
This has to be the most brutal fight in UFC history, it was an absolute bloodbath and really showcased how tough UFC fighters really are.
It up there, but I wouldn't give it the most brutal title. BJ Penn vs ... shit, having a brain fart.(I'll come back for the edit) Was a bloodbath! Penn opened up a valley on dudes head.
Edit: it's Joe Stevenson.
@@axmnstrbnd bro never came back
@@gunnerjax9012 yup!! Don't think I ever saw him fight after BJ mopped him up.
@@axmnstrbnd he meant you never came back to edit your comment with the other fighters name lol
@@lean4real_11 oh!! Hahaha!! It's Joe Stevenson! And he never came back! Hahahahah
What heart by both. Never gets old.
Can’t believe Rory was only 25 when this fight happened
Your ripped.
@@CallMeKmrn You’re gay
@@CallMeKmrn it's you're, just say you are instead
@@reymundog33 you’re also gay
@@almightyfonics Your 15
Rorys nose broke in the first round when the fight was only just heating up. Could you imagine going through nearly 4 more rounds like that taking the shots he did? And managing to hurt Lawler like he did at the halfway point? They say you underestimate how tough you can be which I'm sure is true, but I'm also sure it's not to THAT level. Especially when some belt is on the line and it's not to the death...unless ol Mario is the third man in there
mario "if he die he dies" yamasaki
I mean the belt is a huge payrise, and if you need money for your family, or just to live somewhat comfortably, you'd be surprised about what people are willing to do. This is Rory's job, and he's damn good at it, but if you don't give your all then you might be left hungry as it isn't like fighting pays well for the most part.
Adrenaline helped a lot
Second round
@@AveSicarius well said. I mean of course these elite fighters are crazy tough, but they're also prizefighters and people forget that. One of my good friends recently worked a 90 hour week (at the age of 34) to earn enough money to move out of his parent's house. You do what you gotta do
Can hardly imagine how much that last punch must have hurt. The more you think about what's actually happening the more painful it seems
Can we take a minute to talk about Robbie's textbook, beautiful sprawls. Those sprawls are something else, and him stuffing the single leg. True talent
MacDonald's performance in this fight is a key example of the phrase:
"He lost the fight, but he didn't lose."
This is possibly one of the greatest the world has ever seen. The amount of heart, determination, and grit it takes to trade punches/kicks without the ability to breath due to crushed noses. This is a excellent example of how far the human body can go while continuing to push forward. I tip my hat to the men and woman in mma who surly loose years of their life to put on a show for us on national television.
Well said!
Rorys calmness during battle is phenomenonal to watch
The end of that 4th round still gives me chills.
The best ever
I live imagine these two meeting in the Roman colosseum
Same
i imagine them fighting in greece completely nude. 😉
This is the fight that made me a hardcore UFC fan. I remember watching this fight live in a hotel room in Vegas and I was on my feet like an idiot screaming as my ex girlfriend was getting ready in the bathroom. Good memories.
Sounds like a night to remember bro haha
Absolute warriors. Massive respect for both. One of the greatest fights ever!
"Imagine shooting a man with your last bullet, and he stands there... UNFAZED!"
Now this is the meaning,tate was right
Couldn’t handle the pain from that broken nose after that last jab. Kudos to Rory for sticking it out for so long.
I think he touched his nose and realized it was in pieces. Like you see his hand move to it wondering where it is or something. Absolutely phenomenal
His nose was obliterated long before then and every shot probably felt like it was gonna cave in his face. The last few probably sent shockwaves straight to his brain. Surprised he lasted as long as he did. One crazy tough dude.
talking to me ?
If you’ve never seen this fight. Strap in and enjoy 🍿
Verdict?
Wasn’t worth it it was boring until the end
@@Akhi_Umar If you didn’t get hyped watching this than the sport isn’t for you. Go watch football or some dumb shit like that… This fight was anything but boring you just have no idea what your seeing
@@Akhi_Umar Yeah I didn't get what's so incredible about this particular fight either hehe, kinda boring most of the time
I asked my brother give me a good fight to watch and this is what he gave me
Getting punched in a broken nose with a jab alone feels painful even with the adrenaline... Rory took power shots to his broken nose throughout 3 continuous rounds.
I think this type of fight have no loser. They were both winners, cause this type of entertaining fights are always fun and enjoyable to watch. We the fans always re-watch this iconic great fight. In terms of fight agreement/booking/ranking or contract issue, this type of loss should not be count as losses, the losing fighter will be treated as the winner cause they gave everything for the fans and for the UFC, they put blood, sweat and tears, and gave the fans and UFC what they want and put their life and health as second priority. The loser will not be cut from the UFC and gave the bonus money too.. This is the Hall of Famer fights for sure.. We will remembered this fight always.
Revisiting this after the HOF announcement and it’s still one of the best.
The stare down @26:05 with both their faces flattened is one of the all time best UFC moment. For sure.
Now that you put it that way. Yeah! Fk yeah!
If anyone is looking for a hall of fame fight This is definitely one of the them, one of the best fights you'll have the honor to see. RESPECT to both warriors.
No one gonna talk about the scary voice saying “kill” followed by a strange howl at 23:40 😳
Wow that’s scary
Damn that shit crazy
what the fuck man that's kinda scary
I need answers now
@@BeefPapa something was lingering around the arena and the commentators microphones picked up an EVP. What’s crazy tho! This is around the time Rory was saying that he had “demons” following him…so who knows.
The comments says just how much this fight was appreciated. Incredible heart, guts and form from these two gentlemen. People will never not talk about this fight 🔥💯
The price that these two men were willing to pay...has bought this sport where it is today!!❤️
Rory was never the same after going in to water that deep, and coming up short. Breaking against Lawler was a devastating wound to his soul.
All Hail the Red King
Probably the best MMA fight I've ever witnessed. Rory mc Donald was so brave and underestimated. I felt so sorry for him. The energy behind both these guys was phenomenal.
Lol Rory was the favorite
28:45, bro pats him💀
Rewatched the fight on ESPN+, but paused and came here in between rounds for the corner work. Despite the slow start, one of the greatest fights of all time.
One of the most boring fights that turned into a badass fight. I was snoring one minute then i was on the edge of my seat the next
This was never boring
@@otisthebeefyone8206 its subjective i guess right? It definitely ended up as one of the best fights ive seen. Top 25 for sure. My personal favorite fight was Hunt vs Bigfoot Silva 1
@@theflyingotis3797 yeah it wasnt as good at the start as it got near the end but not dull or anything
@@otisthebeefyone8206 ohh wow great name bro!!! Just noticed that. You and I are the only people ive ever seen with the name Otis in their handle. Awesome brother!!!
@@theflyingotis3797 🙏🙏
This has to be the greatest fight in mma history. Two absolute warriors with unrelenting dedication to the sport and a deep sense of respect for each other just letting it fly for thirty minutes
Anyone here in 2024 to see this masterpiece
Yep🎉
Seriously is the best fight I've ever seen in my life.. nothing will top this!
My favorite fight of all-time. Heart, Technique, Cardio, Toughness, Blood... Everything you would want...plus a belt on the line and the iconic stare down... Rory was never the same after this fight.
Good stuff. Warrior spirit from both all the way. Such a shame for Rory to end like that, but, when you're done, you're done.
“I got your nose!”
“Fine…I got yours”
had to come back to this after rory’s retirement, absolutely legendary.
Probably the greatest fight in modern MMA history!
Rory would have probably won the match if Lawler hadn't thrown repeated punches on Rory's broken nose.
He'd probably still have won the fight if he just maintained distance and kept picking Robbie apart instead of playing Lawler's game. Robbie at this point was virtually indestructible, knocking him out was extremely difficult, even just hurting him was hard. Most fighters would have been done after that first serious exchange that left Robbie reeling.
Firas said this best, he told Rory to be patient, and take him apart. Rory was impatient because Robbie just wasn't going down, he kept closing distance and letting Robbie land shots he really shouldn't have been able to get if Rory was playing it safer.
Rory definitely would have won on points if he went the distance. Robbie specializes in war like that (I pity his brain for going such abuse ), and really Rory just couldn't take the same amount of abuse as Lawler could. I'd honestly be pretty annoyed if I was Firas haha, Rory would have been champion right here had he listened.
@@AveSicarius yup not only did it lose him the fight, it caused him unneeded brain damage and physical damage as well
I’ll always come back to watch this fight one of the greatest fights you’ll ever see
2:09 Conor take note!
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He’s not a true champion until he defends the belt
@@chicagomadelegend328 nonsense and I’m no Conor fan
still my favourite fight of all time. Always come back every couple months to rewatch.
This is a Fight that CALLS ur Soul to The Fighting World! 💪🏼🤙🏼🇺🇸
I've seen this fight about 10 to 12 times & I'm still in awe of the heart these guys displayed. I'm so glad that I'm a truck driver. 😁
That stare down will always be amazing 🔥🔥
I remember watching this live and couldn't believe what I was watching. Amazing.
The inside leg kick was there the whole fight for Roy
Yeah, I kept thinking that too.
He could’ve used it to set up the head kick in the 4th and end it there too.
@@alvaromartinez2788 that’s facts
I always love Robbie in his corner at the end of the 4th
“How do you feel Robbie?”
“I FEEL FUCKIN GREAT”
That stare down at the end of the round is iconic...both men get more badass looking the more blood they have on there face
I've watched this fight so many times and it never ceases to amaze me. Its sooooo good. Both these men are freakin warriors. 💪
Mad respect to Rory, such a warrior.
Most of the fighters would have ended up in previous rounds only🤧
It’s a shame we don’t get absolute warriors like this any more. An absolute ocean of blood in the arena, 2 absolute monsters, both with no fear and everything to gain.
Crazy how Rory didn't even know what year it was after the fight
I've came to this channel atleast once a year and watched this whole fight.
hands down, one of the absolute greatest fights ever, easily top 5 if not top 3. it was just so fucking good and that staredown after round 4. literally felt goosebumps forming
I agree I thought robby would keep kicking his ass then rory well you saw his bad ass fuk robby up but robby was a different breed back then he couldn't lose . Mad respect for both .
Still like coming back and watching this fight just an all out war in the octagon!!
that stare after the 4th round,just goosebump!!
Rory's Nose:
"Throw in the effing towel!!!"
Rory:
"Shut up. They can rebuild you."
If rory would of utilize hos ground game, i think he would of won by decision
would have*... would of is often used because it sounds the same as would've, which is the correct way (would have)
robbie's takedown defense was on point tho
Honestly I’ve watched this fight a lot. I feel McDonald was winning on the score cards until his nose gave out and was finished. But it’s just such an epic fight and I can’t tell who truly won
He would have won the stand-up if he stayed technical, he had Robbie on the ropes and kept hurting him, whilst Robbie wasn't really able to respond to this. It's only when Rory committed to the pocket fight that Robbie really started landing shots on his already injured nose, and eventually he just broke down because there really aren't many fighters who can go the distance toe to toe with Lawler like that. The man's fighting style is equivalent to a terminator, he just walks you down, eats your shot's, and tries to force you into a pocket brawl where he can use his power and durability to overwhelm you.
Rory was the better fighter, he's more well rounded and far more technical, but his lack of experience really showed here. He got impatient, he played Robbie's game, and Robbie eventually just broke him.
Firas kept telling Robbie the exact strategy he needed to win, stay on the outside, work those jabs in with kicks, and pounce when Robbie is injured. Rory stopped listening after the first serious exchange where anyone but Robbie would have been done, and after that he just really started letting instinct take over instead of keeping a level head and utilizing his strengths.
@@thebutcher1412
He was definitely winning on points, Robbie is just really hard to put down but Lawler took an INSANE beating after he got stunned by that head kick. Rory was landing more significant shots, he had more control over the distance and pace of the fight, and he wasn't really eating any significant shots aside from one or two early on (which unfortunately broke his nose) until he decided to take the fight toe to toe with Robbie in the pocket. He really only lost because his nose gave out, he was winning in every way before that, and his nose wouldn't have given out if he played it safer and just kept Robbie back with this lethal kicks setup from jabs. He also could have subbed Robbie if he hurt him or Robbie tired out after this.
It's really not a good idea to go to war with Robbie, the man doesn't go down, he's ruthless in attacking any vulnerability, and he's got power in his hands while excelling in pocket fighting (a bit like a slightly more technical Ngannou). If you listen to Firas in the corner, he's constantly telling Rory to maintain distance and take Robbie apart, he just got tired and impatient, and tried too hard to KO Lawler instead of just dismantling him.
I think it was really an experience difference here, Rory was the better fighter, but Robbie is a veteran and he just kept taking his fight to Rory until the latter broke down.
this was the best show of technique I have seen in 7 years of mma
Watch cory vs yan
Esse canal merece meu respeito. Luta completa sem cortes.
Honestly this is one of the best performances you'll ever witness inside of the UFC Octagon.
Lawler and MacDonald put forth incredible fucking effort and toughness in what can be considered the best fight ever on the UFC circuit
#Legendary
About as masterful as a right handed southpaw as you can get. Robbie always stayed on the outside and made sure to keep distance until he moves in to strike, most that try to be right handed southpaws are always so easily there for the straight right from the ortho.
I must come back here so often
They both went IN!!
Quite possibly the best fight I’ve ever seen in the octagon. Nothing but respect for these two men!
McDonald’s nose wasn’t just broken, the bones were reduced to dust.
My favorite and in my opinion the greatest fight in UFC history! This was the sequel cto the Rocky-like story that Robbie Lawler graced us with.
Easily in my top 5 fights if all time!
This is the greatest fight I have ever seen to this day. When I think of the UFC, I think of this fight.
No fighter changed his/her alias more than Rory MacDonald. From waterboy, to aries, to redking.
Those two MEN brought out the best in each other, more overall brutality than most other, "classics."
Imaginen el dolor que sintió Rory para decir que hasta ahí llegaba, que no podia mas
Porque no fue un golpe de KO, fue un dolor inimaginable que le hizo decir hasta aqui llego
probably one of my favorite fights ever
Respect to both
This is one of my top 3 favorite fights of all time! How do you not love Robbie Lawler (& Rory) after this performance?….
Robbie in his prime 🔥
Love Rory’s boxing style
Doesn’t telegraph a thing and every punch is thrown so clean and perfectly straight with a fast snap
Beautiful skills
Love how they bleep out the cuss words while the fighters' faces are bleeding everywhere 🤫🤔
These are the fights MMA fans dream of. Amazing.
26:01 The famous stare down at the end of round 4.
Whenever I come across this fight, I watch it 😆 ❤ . Just crazy .
The only reason I found this fight disappointing is because for some reason this was ranked the #1 fight of all time on a ranking list, which is absolutely ridiculous. I decided to check out the fight again upon seeing it ranked #1 and it turned a great fight into a disappointing fight, because there are so many better fights than this one.
@Read SIEGE i think he just finds it disappointing cause how slow the first 2 rounds was compared too other fights. You can even hear a good amount of booing in this fight until it picks up late in the 2nd
@@TheMessage25 even with that, i dont see round 3 as an incredible roun, the only thing i can say is that rounf 4 is legendary
Greatest fight in ufc history. This fight going to ufc hall of fame
Robbie is a Monster
Dana should have given both these guys a $1 million bonus after this fight. But.. He didn't