Rory MacDonald

Here is a profile of Rory MacDonald (with citations):

Rory MacDonald – Life, Career & Quotes

Rory Joseph MacDonald was born on July 22, 1989 in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada.
He started training in martial arts as a teenager; he has long practiced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (beginning around age 14).
MacDonald has publicly spoken about his Christian faith, and his identity beyond just being a fighter (notably in several interviews and quotes).

MacDonald turned pro in 2005.
He competed in UFC, where he became a top contender in the welterweight division and challenged for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 189 against Robbie Lawler.
Later, he signed with Bellator MMA, where he won the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
He also competed in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) toward the end of his fighting career.
On August 14, 2022, MacDonald announced his retirement from MMA.

MacDonald is known for a well-rounded and technical fighting style—strong in grappling, submissions, and striking.
His fight against Robbie Lawler at UFC 189 is often cited as one of the most brutal, memorable welterweight battles in UFC history.
He has been appreciated for his integrity and refusal to rely solely on trash talk, instead letting his performance in the cage speak.

Here are a few notable remarks by Rory MacDonald:

“I feel that I’m the best in the world, and with the skills that I’ve acquired over the years of training martial arts, I really feel that if I’m at my best … I can beat anybody.”
“I still and will always have a passion for martial arts … I want to compete against the best.”
“I recognize that losing is a part of growth in this sport and it’s a positive thing in the long run.”
“There’s a lot of nerves. It all goes away though once they say ‘fight’.”

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