I wanted Rory to win so bad and feel if he had tried to finish Robbie in the start of the 4th he might have won, but regardless it was an amazing fight and respect to Robbie.
I'm sooooo happy Robbie beat him up. Rory may have skills but most his fights he fights just like GSP does... and that is a boring point fighter. If he was champion he would be the most boring champion in the history of UFC since GSP. I really really dislike tristar and firas zahabi for producing such boring decision fighters.
Just sick...what a fight. Lawler is legend. And I think Rory's face lived up to the new "Red King" nickname. But seriously, Rory brought the war, and he was damn close.
Rory was a different fighter off a small dose of confidence from landing that shot. They can't keep telling him "5 more minutes and you win," that's not gonna put the hunger in a fighter, firas zahabi is not the best corner man.
Excellent fight! I love how Lawler showed urgency in the 5th. After the stare down at the end of the 4th, I knew a finish was upon us. Rory fought well, but Robbie showed a champions heart and fought through adversity getting the win. Respect to them both for a fun fight. I've never been a fan of Rory, but he brought it tonight. I gotta give him that. He nearly got the finish. Lawler's tough though and is champ for a reason.
Incredible fight. I'm never a big Rory fan but that dude had the heart to go through a smashed face and rock the champ. He dropped on impulse, that shit can happen. It's Rory's fault, on multiple levels, but he will never change that impulse. Robbie the the king.
I knew as soon as this happened...Robbie was going to pour it on big time! The old lion would not capitulate to the young lion. Awesome...awesome fight!
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