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"Red King"
Rory MacDonald
Former Fighter • 18-4-0 (W-L-D)
Robbie Lawler
Rousimar Palhares
Condit vs MacDonald
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2 years ago

Fight Night Vancouver Free Fight: Carlos Condit vs Rory MacDonald

Carlos Condit earned his second UFC victory at UFC 115 in 2010 when he knocked out Rory MacDonald in the third round. Condit takes on Demian Maia at Fight Night Vancouver in the main event on FOX on August 27.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: (L-R) Robbie Lawler punches Rory MacDonald in their UFC welterweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty I
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UFC 201 Free Fight: Robbie Lawler vs Rory MacDonald

"Ruthless" Robbie Lawler's earned a fifth round UFC knockout victory against Rory McDonald at UFC 189. He looks to defend his Welterweight title against Tyrone Woodley at UFC 201 in Atlanta, Georgia. Don't miss the action July 30.
OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 18: Stephen Thompson of the United States celebrates his victory over Rory MacDonald of Canada in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the TD Place Arena on June 18, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by
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Fight Night Ottawa: Stephen Thompson and Rory MacDonald Octagon Interviews

Friends Stephen Thompson and Rory MacDonald talk in the Octagon after Thompson defeated MacDonald at Fight Night Ottawa by unanimous decision.
OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 16: Rory 'Red King' MacDonald works out for fans and media during the UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at the Aberdeen Pavilion on June 16, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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2 years ago

UFC Minute: It's Just Business

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews the Fight Night Ottawa main event between Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson, who are friends outside of the Octagon. But both fighters admitted it will be all business come Saturday.
OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 17: (L-R) Opponents Rory MacDonald of Canada and Stephen Thompson of the United States face off during the UFC Fight Night Weigh-in inside the Arena at TD Place on June 17, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa L
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Fight Night Ottawa: Weigh-in Highlights

Re-live the best moments from Friday's weigh-in at Fight Night Ottawa, featuring Rory MacDonald, Stephen Thompson, Donald Cerrone and more.
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Fight Night Ottawa: Official Weigh-in

Watch Fight Night Ottawa official weigh-in
OTTAWA, ON - JUNE 16: Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone works out for the fans and media during the UFC Fight Night Open Workouts at the Aberdeen Pavilion on June 16, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Ottawa: Open Workout Highlights

Watch as the stars of Fight Night Ottawa participate in open workouts for the fans, including Rory MacDonald, Stephen Thompson, Donald Cerrone, Patrick Cote and more.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: (R-L) Rory MacDonald elbows Robbie Lawler in their UFC welterweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Im
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Fight Night Ottawa: Rory MacDonald - Warrior Code

Rory MacDonald has had to make a lot of sacrifices to get to where he is today. Find out what makes the "Red King" a warrior and don't miss him take on Stephen Thompson at Fight Night Ottawa on Saturday.
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Johny Hendricks fights Stephen Thompson in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at MGM Grand Garden Arena on February 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Get
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Fight Night Ottawa on Saturday on FS1

Fight Night Ottawa brings four great fights to the Octagon this Saturday. Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson vs Rory MacDonald and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone vs Patrick "The Predator" Cote. Don't miss the main card starting 10:30pm/7:30pm ETPT on FS1.
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 05: UFC welterweight Georges St-Pierre in attenance during the UFC 196 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Ottawa: Georges St-Pierre Previews MacDonald vs Thompson

Former champion Georges St-Pierre gives his thoughts on fighters - Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson. Don't miss this fight June 18 on FS1.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: (R-L) Rory MacDonald kicks Robbie Lawler in their UFC welterweight title fight during the UFC 189 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Ima
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Fight Night Ottawa: Rory Macdonald Fighting on Canadian Soil

After a long waited break, Rory MacDonald steps back into the Octagon to face off against Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson. Rory is excited to give his Canadian fans a fight they will remember. Don't miss this fight June 18 on FS1.
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04: Stephen Thompson attends the UFC 143 post-fight press conference at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Ottawa: Post-fight Press Conference

Watch the Fight Night Ottawa post-fight press conference live following the event.

Stats

Striking accuracy 42% 42%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
667
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1570
Grappling accuracy 48% 48%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
44
3.75
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.80
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.77
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.42
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
62
%
Sig. Str. Defense
89
%
Takedown Defense
0.08
Knockdown Ratio
13:42
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
509 (76%)
Clinch
55 (8%)
Ground
103 (15%)

Sig. Str. by target

75% 499 Head 19% 125 Body 6% 43 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Released
Hometown
Quesnel
Height
72.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Jan. 11, 2010
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
41.00
Rousimar Palhares
Welterweight Division • 24-5-0 (W-L-D)