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Rory MacDonald

"Red King"

CanadaCanadaAge 36Tristar GymPFL
23
Wins
10
Losses
1
Draws
70%
Finish Rate
7
KO / TKO
9
Submissions
2005
Pro Debut

Biography

Rory MacDonald is a Canadian former mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Prior to signing with the PFL, MacDonald competed for Bellator MMA, where he is a former Bellator Welterweight World Champion. Having been a professional competitor since 2005, MacDonald was a top contender in the UFC with an overall UFC record of 9–4, and challenged for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 189 against then-champion Robbie Lawler. He is also a former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy42%
Takedown accuracy48%

3.75

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.8

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.77

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.42

avg

Submissions

0.08

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 193 cmUFC debut Jan. 11, 2010Born Quesnel, CanadaTeam Tristar Gym - Montreal

How He Wins

KO / TKO7
Decision5
Submission9

Finish Rate

70%
16 of 23
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
D
W
L
W
L
L
W
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts34 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesDilano TaylorH2HTKO (punches)R1PFL 8 (2022)Aug 13, 2022
LossSwedenSadibou SyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFL 6 (2022)Jul 1, 2022
WinUnited StatesBrett CooperH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1PFL 3 (2022)May 6, 2022
LossUnited StatesRay Cooper IIIH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFL 7 (2021)Aug 13, 2021
LossBrazilGleison TibauH2HDecision (split)R3PFL 5 (2021)Jun 17, 2021
WinUnited StatesCurtis MillenderH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1PFL 2 (2021)Apr 29, 2021
LossBrazilDouglas LimaH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Bellator 232Oct 26, 2019
WinBrazilNeiman GracieH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Bellator 222Jun 14, 2019
DrawUnited StatesJon FitchH2HDraw (majority)R5Bellator 220Apr 27, 2019
LossNetherlandsGegard MousasiH2HTKO (punches and elbows)R2Bellator 206Sep 29, 2018
WinBrazilDouglas LimaH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Bellator 192Jan 20, 2018
WinEnglandPaul DaleyH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Bellator 179May 19, 2017
LossUnited StatesStephen ThompsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. ThompsonJun 18, 2016
LossUnited StatesRobbie LawlerH2HTKO (punches)R5UFC 189Jul 11, 2015
WinBelgiumTarec SaffiedineH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. SaffiedineOct 4, 2014
WinUnited StatesTyron WoodleyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 174Jun 14, 2014
WinBrazilDemian MaiaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 170Feb 22, 2014
LossUnited StatesRobbie LawlerH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 167Nov 16, 2013
WinUnited StatesJake EllenbergerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. MoragaJul 27, 2013
WinUnited StatesB.J. PennH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. DiazDec 8, 2012
WinEnglandChe MillsH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 145Apr 21, 2012
WinUnited StatesMike PyleH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 133Aug 6, 2011
WinUnited StatesNate DiazH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 129Apr 30, 2011
LossUnited StatesCarlos ConditH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC 115Jun 12, 2010
WinMike GuymonSubmission (armbar)R1UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. DiazJan 11, 2010
WinCanadaNick HinchliffeH2HKO (punches)R2KOTC Canada: DisturbedSep 26, 2009
WinCanadaElmer WaterhenH2HSubmission (armbar)R1KOTC Canada: Island PrideMay 8, 2009
WinUnited StatesClay FrenchH2HKO (punches)R2KOTC Canada: GrinderNov 28, 2008
WinCanadaKajan JohnsonH2HTKO (elbows and punches)R3KOTC Canada: AvalancheDec 15, 2007
WinCanadaYoon HeoH2HTKO (knees)R2KOTC Canada: IcebreakerNov 3, 2006
WinQuinton MorenoH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1KOTC Canada: InsurrectionOct 6, 2006
WinCanadaJordan MeinH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Rumble in the Cage 17Jun 17, 2006
WinCanadaKen TranH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1KOTC Canada: AnarchyFeb 11, 2006
WinCanadaTerry ThiaraH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Extreme Fighting Challenge 4Oct 15, 2005

Related Fighters

Dilano TaylorDilano Taylor14-5-0 · WWSadibou SySadibou Sy17-9-2 · MWBrett CooperBrett Cooper28-17-0 · WWRay Cooper IIIRay Cooper III26-14-1 · LWGleison TibauGleison Tibau40-19-0 · WWCurtis MillenderCurtis Millender22-13-0 · MWDouglas LimaDouglas Lima33-12-0 · MWNeiman GracieNeiman Gracie13-6-0 · WWJon FitchJon Fitch32-8-2 · WWGegard MousasiGegard Mousasi49-9-2 · MWPaul DaleyPaul Daley43-18-2 · WWStephen ThompsonStephen Thompson17-9-1 · WW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.