Why Rory MacDonald Isn’t Getting His Title Shot Against Robbie Lawler

After much speculation, Rory MacDonald will not be getting his first title shot in the UFC.  According to UFC Tonight’s Ariel Helwani, the UFC brass called MacDonald to update the status of his once-promised title shot. Dana White didn’t just color MacDonald the No. 1 contender after his victory over Tarec Saffiedine in October, he […]

After much speculation, Rory MacDonald will not be getting his first title shot in the UFC.  According to UFC Tonight’s Ariel Helwani, the UFC brass called MacDonald to update the status of his once-promised title shot. Dana White didn’t just color MacDonald the No. 1 contender after his victory over Tarec Saffiedine in October, he […]

Rory MacDonald: I’d Never Stab GSP in the Back

For Rory MacDonald, fighting longtime friend and training partner Georges St-Pierre would be the same as stabbing him in the back. On paper, a potential UFC title fight between St-Pierre and MacDonald screams dollar signs. How could fans not obsess over seeing one of MMA’s all-time greats compete against his longtime pupil in a battle […]

For Rory MacDonald, fighting longtime friend and training partner Georges St-Pierre would be the same as stabbing him in the back. On paper, a potential UFC title fight between St-Pierre and MacDonald screams dollar signs. How could fans not obsess over seeing one of MMA’s all-time greats compete against his longtime pupil in a battle […]

Rory MacDonald a Fan of Ronda Rousey, Not Women’s MMA

Rory MacDonald isn’t watching much women’s MMA these days unless the bout features UFC women’s bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey. The armbar-snatching, blonde-headed bombshell’s star power can be matched with that of any male currently competing in the UFC. She continues to kick butt and take names while looking glamorous in the act. Unfortunately, the same […]

Rory MacDonald isn’t watching much women’s MMA these days unless the bout features UFC women’s bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey. The armbar-snatching, blonde-headed bombshell’s star power can be matched with that of any male currently competing in the UFC. She continues to kick butt and take names while looking glamorous in the act. Unfortunately, the same […]

Rory MacDonald ‘Next in Line’ for Welterweight Title Shot, UFC Confirms

It’s all lining up for Rory MacDonald. After winning his third straight contest last Saturday, the gifted young Canadian will receive the next shot at the UFC welterweight title. He will also do so on his home soil in an event that could take place as soon as March. That’s according to UFC president Dana […]

It’s all lining up for Rory MacDonald. After winning his third straight contest last Saturday, the gifted young Canadian will receive the next shot at the UFC welterweight title. He will also do so on his home soil in an event that could take place as soon as March. That’s according to UFC president Dana […]

Rory MacDonald vs. Tarec Saffiedine: What We Learned from the Welterweight Tilt

The UFC’s return to Canada at UFC Fight Night 54 was headlined by prodigy-turned-star Rory MacDonald, who was appearing at the top of the marquee for the first time in his career against Tarec Saffiedine. It was a memorable one for MacDonald, as he stopped Saffiedine in the third round with a beautiful combination, likely […]

The UFC’s return to Canada at UFC Fight Night 54 was headlined by prodigy-turned-star Rory MacDonald, who was appearing at the top of the marquee for the first time in his career against Tarec Saffiedine. It was a memorable one for MacDonald, as he stopped Saffiedine in the third round with a beautiful combination, likely […]

UFC Fight Night 54 Results: Winners, Scorecards from MacDonald vs. Saffiedine

Rory MacDonald ended a bland night of fights in Halifax with a bang. In the third round of his UFC Fight Night 54 main event bout against Tarec Saffiedine, MacDonald landed a huge left uppercut that dropped his opponent. Saffiedine fell to his knees, and MacDonald pounced until referee Herb Dean stepped in to halt […]

Rory MacDonald ended a bland night of fights in Halifax with a bang. In the third round of his UFC Fight Night 54 main event bout against Tarec Saffiedine, MacDonald landed a huge left uppercut that dropped his opponent. Saffiedine fell to his knees, and MacDonald pounced until referee Herb Dean stepped in to halt […]