MMA StatBook
Rory MacDonald

Rory MacDonald

“Red King”

WelterweightCanada2-fight losing streak

23Wins
10Losses
1Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWWW

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Profile

Age
37 (born July 22, 1989)
Born in
Quesnel
Height
6' 0"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
76"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
9-4
Title fights
1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC9

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 5

Losses in the UFC4

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.75 top 36%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.8
Striking accuracy42%Better than 34% of welterweights
Strike defense62%Better than 87% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.77 top 33%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.4
Takedown accuracy48%Better than 71% of welterweights
Takedown defense89%Better than 96% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. MacDonald last fought on June 18, 2016 (Loss vs Stephen Thompson). MacDonald has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Rory MacDonald

Rory MacDonald "Red King" is a welterweight mixed martial artist, born in Quesnel, Canada, on July 22, 1989. MacDonald stands 6' 0", has a 76" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

MacDonald turned professional in 2005, debuting with Extreme Fighting Challenge. A 9-0 record outside the UFC came first. MacDonald made a UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz in January 2010 and beat Mike Guymon by armbar from side control. In the UFC, MacDonald is 9-4 across 13 fights.

MacDonald's 9 UFC wins are split between 3 by knockout, 1 by submission and 5 on the scorecards. By the numbers, MacDonald defends takedowns better than 96% of welterweights and avoids strikes better than 87% of welterweights. Notable wins include Tyron Woodley and BJ Penn, both UFC title-fight winners.

MacDonald's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson in June 2016, where MacDonald lost to Stephen Thompson.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Stephen Thompson

    Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson

    Jun 18, 2016

    61Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Robbie Lawler Title

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R5 1:00

    UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor

    Jul 11, 2015

    86Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Tarec Saffiedine

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R3 1:28

    UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine

    Oct 4, 2014

    47Str 1TD 1KD
  4. W

    Tyron Woodley

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 174: Johnson vs Bagautinov

    Jun 14, 2014

    49Str 1TD 0KD
  5. W

    Demian Maia

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann

    Feb 22, 2014

    75Str 0TD 0KD
  6. L

    Robbie Lawler

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks

    Nov 16, 2013

    37Str 4TD 0KD
  7. W

    Jake Ellenberger

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga

    Jul 27, 2013

    46Str 0TD 0KD
  8. W

    BJ Penn

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz

    Dec 8, 2012

    116Str 1TD 0KD
  9. W

    Che Mills

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R2 2:20

    UFC 145: Jones vs Evans

    Apr 21, 2012

    47Str 2TD 0KD
  10. W

    Mike Pyle

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 3:54

    UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2

    Aug 6, 2011

    24Str 0TD 0KD
  11. W

    Nate Diaz

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields

    Apr 30, 2011

    42Str 7TD 0KD
  12. L

    Carlos Condit

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Half Guard · R3 4:53

    UFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin

    Jun 12, 2010

    29Str 3TD 0KD
  13. W

    Mike Guymon

    Submission · Armbar From Side Control · R1 4:27

    UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz

    Jan 11, 2010

    8Str 2TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Rory MacDonald is 23-10-1 across 34 professional fights in 6 promotions, since a pro debut on October 15, 2005 (Extreme Fighting Challenge). 21 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins23

  • KO/TKO 7
  • Submission 9
  • Decision 7

Pro losses10

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Decision 6
Finish rate
70% of wins
Longest win streak
10
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC9-42010
KOTC Canada7-02006
Bellator3-2-12017
PFL2-42021
Extreme Fighting Challenge1-02005
Rumble in the Cage1-02006

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Dilano Taylor TKO (punches), R1 PFL 8 (2022) Aug 13, 2022
L Sadibou Sy Decision (unanimous), R3 PFL 6 (2022) Jul 1, 2022
W Brett Cooper Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 PFL 3 (2022) May 6, 2022
L Ray Cooper III Decision (unanimous), R3 PFL 7 (2021) Aug 13, 2021
L Gleison Tibau Decision (split), R3 PFL 5 (2021) Jun 17, 2021
W Curtis Millender Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 PFL 2 (2021) Apr 29, 2021
L Douglas Lima Decision (unanimous), R5 Bellator 232 Oct 26, 2019
W Neiman Gracie Decision (unanimous), R5 Bellator 222 Jun 14, 2019
D Jon Fitch Draw (majority), R5 Bellator 220 Apr 27, 2019
L Gegard Mousasi TKO (punches and elbows), R2 Bellator 206 Sep 29, 2018
W Douglas Lima Decision (unanimous), R5 Bellator 192 Jan 20, 2018
W Paul Daley Submission (rear-naked choke), R2 Bellator 179 May 19, 2017
L Stephen Thompson Decision (unanimous), R5 UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson Jun 18, 2016
L Robbie Lawler TKO (punches), R5 UFC 189 Jul 11, 2015
W Tarec Saffiedine TKO (punches), R3 UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine Oct 4, 2014
W Tyron Woodley Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 174 Jun 14, 2014
W Demian Maia Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 170 Feb 22, 2014
L Robbie Lawler Decision (split), R3 UFC 167 Nov 16, 2013
W Jake Ellenberger Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga Jul 27, 2013
W B.J. Penn Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz Dec 8, 2012
W Che Mills TKO (punches), R2 UFC 145 Apr 21, 2012
W Mike Pyle TKO (punches), R1 UFC 133 Aug 6, 2011
W Nate Diaz Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 129 Apr 30, 2011
L Carlos Condit TKO (punches), R3 UFC 115 Jun 12, 2010
W Mike Guymon Submission (armbar), R1 UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz Jan 11, 2010
W Nick Hinchliffe KO (punches), R2 KOTC Canada: Disturbed Sep 26, 2009
W Elmer Waterhen Submission (armbar), R1 KOTC Canada: Island Pride May 8, 2009
W Clay French KO (punches), R2 KOTC Canada: Grinder Nov 28, 2008
W Kajan Johnson TKO (elbows and punches), R3 KOTC Canada: Avalanche Dec 15, 2007
W Yoon Heo TKO (knees), R2 KOTC Canada: Icebreaker Nov 3, 2006
W Quinton Moreno Submission (triangle choke), R1 KOTC Canada: Insurrection Oct 6, 2006
W Jordan Mein Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Rumble in the Cage 17 Jun 17, 2006
W Ken Tran Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 KOTC Canada: Anarchy Feb 11, 2006
W Terry Thiara Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Extreme Fighting Challenge 4 Oct 15, 2005

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Rory MacDonald's record?

Rory MacDonald's professional MMA record is 23 wins, 10 losses and 1 draws.

How old is Rory MacDonald?

Rory MacDonald is 37 years old, born on July 22, 1989.

How tall is Rory MacDonald and what is their reach?

Rory MacDonald stands 6' 0" with a 76" reach.

Who did Rory MacDonald fight last?

Rory MacDonald lost to Stephen Thompson by Decision - Unanimous at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson on Jun 18, 2016.

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