Best fights of Rory MacDonald
Over 17 years as a professional, Rory MacDonald has compiled a 23-10-1 (16) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rory MacDonald submits Paul Daley
On May 19, 2017 Rory MacDonald faced Paul Daley in a welterweight bout. MacDonald was 27 years old with a record of 18-4, and Daley was 34 with a record of 38-14-2. MacDonald was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Daley was coming off a win. MacDonald submitted Paul Daley via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
2. Rory MacDonald defeats Douglas Lima
On January 20, 2018 Rory MacDonald fought Douglas Lima for the Bellator welterweight title. MacDonald was 28 years old with a record of 19-4, and Lima was 30 with a record of 29-6. MacDonald was coming off a win and Lima was on a 3-fight winning streak. MacDonald won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Rory MacDonald draws with Jon Fitch
On April 27, 2019 Rory MacDonald faced Jon Fitch in a welterweight bout. MacDonald was 29 years old with a record of 20-5, and Fitch was 41 with a record of 32-7-1. MacDonald was coming off a loss, while Fitch was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Rory MacDonald loses to Robbie Lawler in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 11, 2015 Rory MacDonald fought Robbie Lawler for the UFC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. MacDonald was 25 years old with a record of 18-2, and Lawler was 33 with a record of 25-10. Both MacDonald and Lawler were on a 3-fight winning streak. Lawler stopped MacDonald via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Rory MacDonald defeats B.J. Penn
On December 8, 2012 Rory MacDonald faced B.J. Penn in a welterweight bout. MacDonald was 23 years old with a record of 13-1, and Penn was 33 with a record of 16-8-2. MacDonald was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Penn was coming off a loss. MacDonald won via unanimous decision.
6. Rory MacDonald defeats Jake Ellenberger
On July 27, 2013 Rory MacDonald faced Jake Ellenberger in a middleweight bout. MacDonald was 24 years old with a record of 14-1, and Ellenberger was 28 with a record of 29-6. MacDonald was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ellenberger was on a 2-fight winning streak. MacDonald won via unanimous decision.
7. Rory MacDonald defeats Nate Diaz
On April 30, 2011 Rory MacDonald faced Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout. MacDonald was 21 years old with a record of 10-1, and Diaz was 26 with a record of 13-6. Both MacDonald and Diaz were coming off a loss. MacDonald won via unanimous decision.
8. Rory MacDonald defeats Tyron Woodley
On June 14, 2014 Rory MacDonald faced Tyron Woodley in a welterweight bout. MacDonald was 24 years old with a record of 16-2, and Woodley was 32 with a record of 13-2. MacDonald was coming off a win and Woodley was on a 2-fight winning streak. MacDonald won via unanimous decision.
9. Rory MacDonald KOs Tarec Saffiedine
On October 4, 2014 Rory MacDonald faced Tarec Saffiedine in a welterweight bout. MacDonald was 25 years old with a record of 17-2, and Saffiedine was 28 with a record of 15-3. MacDonald was on a 2-fight winning streak and Saffiedine was on a 5-fight winning streak. MacDonald stopped Tarec Saffiedine via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Rory MacDonald loses to Gegard Mousasi via KO
On September 29, 2018 Rory MacDonald fought Gegard Mousasi for the Bellator middleweight title. MacDonald was 29 years old with a record of 20-4, and Mousasi was 33 with a record of 44-6-2. MacDonald was on a 2-fight winning streak and Mousasi was on a 7-fight winning streak. Mousasi stopped MacDonald via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.