On this date in MMA history, Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald delivered a UFC Hall of Fame-worthy bloodbath

Nine years ago today, a couple pints of blood were splattered across the canvas during one of the best fights in UFC history.

At UFC 189 in 2015, Robbie Lawler beat challenger Rory MacDonald to defend the welterweight title in a bloody, brutal and classic rematch in Las Vegas.

After four rounds, with blood everywhere, the two stared each other down before they were physically separated to return to their corners.

In a close fight, Lawler finally made some headway in the fifth when he shattered MacDonald’s nose, then finished him for a TKO win. The bout went into the UFC Hall of Fame’s Fight Wing in 2023.

You can watch the all-time classic above, and don’t miss the best photos from the bloody battle below.