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"Red King"

Rory MacDonald

Welterweight Division

18-4-0 (W-L-D)

Rory MacDonald
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UFC Spotlight

Mike Malott, Charles Jourdain, Georges St-Pierre, Gillian Robertson, Rory MacDonald
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Canada's Greatest UFC Fighters

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

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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UFC Minute: It's Just Business

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fight Night Ottawa: MacDonald vs Thompson - Ready for the Shot

Stats

Striking accuracy 42% 42%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
667
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1570
Takedown Accuracy 48% 48%

Takedown 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 Avg
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 Method

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

athlete record

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Quesnel, Canada
Trains at
Tristar Gym - Montreal
Age
33
Height
72.00
Weight
170.50
Octagon Debut
Jan. 11, 2010
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
41.00