All MMA fightersRory MacDonald
“Red King”
MMA · Retired23-10-1RECORD
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Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Red King |
| Date of birth | 22 Jul 1989 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Birthplace | Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada |
| Lives in | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Team | Tristar Gym |
| Height | 183 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 193 cm (76″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2005-2022 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 15 Oct 2005 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Dilano Taylor, 13 Aug 2022 |
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Titles and honours
- Bellator Welterweight World Champion (one time)
- Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix runner-up
- KOTC Lightweight Champion
- KOTC Canadian Lightweight Champion
- UFC Hall of Fame, Fight Wing (Class of 2023)
Background
Canadian welterweight from Quesnel, British Columbia, who debuted at 16 and signed with the UFC in 2009. He challenged Robbie Lawler for the UFC title at UFC 189, won the Bellator welterweight title in 2018, and retired in 2022 after fighting in the PFL.
Fight history
34 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Dilano Taylor | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:59 | PFL 8 (2022) | 13 Aug 2022 | Cardiff, Wales | 2022 PFL Welterweight Semifinal |
| Loss | Sadibou Sy | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | PFL 6 (2022) | 1 Jul 2022 | Atlanta, Georgia, US | |
| Win | Brett Cooper | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:23 | PFL 3 (2022) | 6 May 2022 | Arlington, Texas, US | |
| Loss | Ray Cooper III | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | PFL 7 (2021) | 13 Aug 2021 | Hollywood, Florida, US | 2021 PFL Welterweight Semifinal |
| Loss | Gleison Tibau | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | PFL 5 (2021) | 17 Jun 2021 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Curtis Millender | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 3:38 | PFL 2 (2021) | 29 Apr 2021 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| Loss | Douglas Lima | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | Bellator 232 | 26 Oct 2019 | Uncasville, Connecticut, US | Grand Prix Final; lost title |
| Win | Neiman Gracie | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | Bellator 222 | 14 Jun 2019 | New York City, New York, US | Grand Prix Semifinal; title defense |
| Draw | Jon Fitch | Draw (majority) | 5 | 5:00 | Bellator 220 | 27 Apr 2019 | San Jose, California, US | Grand Prix Quarterfinal; retained title |
| Loss | Gegard Mousasi | TKO (punches and elbows) | 2 | 3:23 | Bellator 206 | 29 Sep 2018 | San Jose, California, US | Middleweight debut; for MW title |
| Win | Douglas Lima | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | Bellator 192 | 20 Jan 2018 | Inglewood, California, US | Won Bellator Welterweight title |
| Win | Paul Daley | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 1:45 | Bellator 179 | 19 May 2017 | London, England | |
| Loss | Stephen Thompson | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson | 18 Jun 2016 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |
| Loss | Robbie Lawler | TKO (punches) | 5 | 1:00 | UFC 189 | 11 Jul 2015 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | For UFC Welterweight title; Fight of the Night |
| Win | Tarec Saffiedine | TKO (punches) | 3 | 1:28 | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine | 4 Oct 2014 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | Performance of the Night |
| Win | Tyron Woodley | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 174 | 14 Jun 2014 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | Demian Maia | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 170 | 22 Feb 2014 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | Fight of the Night |
| Loss | Robbie Lawler | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 167 | 16 Nov 2013 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| Win | Jake Ellenberger | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga | 27 Jul 2013 | Seattle, Washington, US | |
| Win | B.J. Penn | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz | 8 Dec 2012 | Seattle, Washington, US | |
| Win | Che Mills | TKO (punches) | 2 | 2:20 | UFC 145 | 21 Apr 2012 | Atlanta, Georgia, US | |
| Win | Mike Pyle | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:54 | UFC 133 | 6 Aug 2011 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | |
| Win | Nate Diaz | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 129 | 30 Apr 2011 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Loss | Carlos Condit | TKO (punches) | 3 | 4:53 | UFC 115 | 12 Jun 2010 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Fight of the Night |
| Win | Mike Guymon | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 4:27 | UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz | 11 Jan 2010 | Fairfax, Virginia, US | UFC debut |
| Win | Nick Hinchliffe | KO (punches) | 2 | 2:08 | KOTC Canada: Disturbed | 26 Sep 2009 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | Elmer Waterhen | Submission (armbar) | 1 | 1:27 | KOTC Canada: Island Pride | 8 May 2009 | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | Welterweight debut |
| Win | Clay French | KO (punches) | 2 | 4:26 | KOTC Canada: Grinder | 28 Nov 2008 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Won KOTC Lightweight title |
| Win | Kajan Johnson | TKO (elbows and punches) | 3 | 1:48 | KOTC Canada: Avalanche | 15 Dec 2007 | Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada | Won KOTC Canadian Lightweight title |
| Win | Yoon Heo | TKO (knees) | 2 | 0:19 | KOTC Canada: Icebreaker | 3 Nov 2006 | Prince George, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | Quinton Moreno | Submission (triangle choke) | 1 | KOTC Canada: Insurrection | 6 Oct 2006 | Vernon, British Columbia, Canada | ||
| Win | Jordan Mein | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 4:04 | Rumble in the Cage 17 | 17 Jun 2006 | Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | Ken Tran | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:33 | KOTC Canada: Anarchy | 11 Feb 2006 | Prince George, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | Terry Thiara | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:11 | Extreme Fighting Challenge 4 | 15 Oct 2005 | Prince George, British Columbia, Canada | Pro debut |