EP. 51 Rory MacDonald Gloves & Roses

On this episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast DC and Lock give flowers to recently retired MMA Vet Rory "Red King" MacDonald.

Rory MacDonald is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Prior to signing with the PFL, MacDonald competed for Bellator MMA, where he was a Welterweight World Champion. He has been a professional competitor since 2005 and made his name in MMA as a top competitor and title contender in the UFC.

MacDonald was born on July 22, 1989 in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada. He started his training with David Lea at the age of 14 and his fight team Toshido Fighting Arts Academy out of Kelowna, British Columbia. He made his professional debut at the age of sixteen, winning in the 1st round by submission via rear-naked choke.

MacDonald then moved to 2–0 by winning his King of the Cage (KOTC) debut. He won a fight in Rumble in the Cage and then signed exclusively with King of the Cage. He signed with the UFC after gong undefeated in KOTC and compiling a record of 9-0. Shortly after he began training at Tristar gym with GSP (Georges St-Pierre).

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