Robbie Lawler and Johny Hendricks did battle over 10 epic rounds in 2014, but it was Lawler who laughed last, as he defeated “Bigg Rigg” via split-decision at UFC 181 on Dec. 6 to give American Top Team its first champion.

“Ruthless” will defend his strap against Rory MacDonald in the co-main event of UFC 189 "Aldo vs. McGregor" at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 11.

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