MacDonald’s face a swollen mess day after Lawler brawl
A night after welterweight champion Robbie Lawler’s brawl against Rory MacDonald that left both men swollen, broken and battered, UFC president Dana White on Sunday tweeted a photo of Lawler following "The Ultimate Fighter" finale in Las Vegas.
The tweet applauded the doctor for doing such a great job closing a Grand Canyon-sized gap in Lawler's upper lip, but it also served a stone cold reminder of what Lawler looked like.
Warning: The tweet below contains a graphic image.
This was tough to look at last night but the Dr did an AMAZING job fixing it. Lawler looked great tonight. pic.twitter.com/HFubRvy37s
— Dana White (@danawhite) July 13, 2015
And Lawler won the fight. Indeed, the doctor’s work is worthy of praise. Here is a look at Lawler taking in Sunday’s action at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Robbie Lawler looking smooth at 'The Ultimate Fighter' finale, a day after UFC 189.
The tweet also reminded us to check in with contender MacDonald to see how he was holding up after the all-out war with Lawler for the UFC's welterweight belt.
Turns out, swelling has made MacDonald even more unrecognizable than he was on fight night.
broken nose broken foot but ill be back pic.twitter.com/KAakEC0qTh
— Rory MacDonald (@rory_macdonald) July 12, 2015
Both warriors still seemed strong in spirit, however, congratulating each other the day after their brawl on Twitter.
thank you @Ruthless_RL @ufc @Firas_Zahabi this was the best time of my life, ill never forget this fight pic.twitter.com/vKgWD6mp6e
— Rory MacDonald (@rory_macdonald) July 12, 2015
Thanks @rory_macdonald for an amazing fight!! Class act ,much respect for you!!
— robbie lawler (@Ruthless_RL) July 13, 2015
Lawler defeated MacDonald via fifth-round TKO at UFC 189. MacDonald created an 86-70 advantage in significant strikes but Lawler's aggression and power in the fifth and final round overwhelmed the Canadian. The American Top Team fighter is the first welterweight to defend the title since retired champion Georges St-Pierre.
