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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 15
Rory MacDonald names the one UFC fight that could bring him out of MMA retirement
Rory MacDonald wouldn’t come back for just any UFC fight. This week marks three years since the former Bellator Welterweight Champion announced his retirement from the sport of MMA.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 30
UFC legend reveals why he didn’t attend his own Hall of Fame induction after finally considering a return
In 2016, a former UFC title challenger parted ways with the promotion before retiring six years later. Considering that he was still one of the top welterweights in the world, Rory MacDonald’s decision to not re-sign with the UFC was a huge shock to fans.
UFC Hall of Famer opens door to possible MMA return
One of the most successful fighters in the history of Canadian MMA might be considering a return to competition. UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre stands
Famed Welterweight Appears Better Than Ever, According to Teammate
Long-time 170-lb contender Stephen Thompson believes former world champion Rory MacDonald is better than ever since hanging up his gloves three years ago after sharing a camp with him.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 9
Rory MacDonald addresses reality of UFC return 10 years after Robbie Lawler fight
UFC legend Rory MacDonald retired from MMA at 33 and he’s rarely ever looked back. The former Bellator welterweight champion is one of the sport’s biggest what-ifs for what followed his epic title rematch against Robbie Lawler at UFC 189 in 2015.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 8
Robbie Lawler reveals how ‘most vicious fight in UFC history’ forever changed Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald was never quite the same after fighting UFC rival Robbie Lawler. Nearly a decade removed from their UFC Hall of Fame fight, the world has not yet forgotten the bloody scenes of Lawler vs.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 1
Retiree at 33: MacDonald reveals hardest part of retirement
It is now 2025, the former UFC and Bellator fighter has now been out of the octagon for almost three years now and living a more calm and peaceful life with his family.
UFC legend who left fighting at 33 reveals hardest part about MMA retirement
For a time, Rory MacDonald says fighting became "who he was". In 2025, the former UFC title challenger and Bellator welterweight champion has been out of the fight business for almost three years now, now living a more peaceful and quiet life with his family.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 28
Rory MacDonald names two UFC Stars who would ‘destroy’ him in his prime
If he was still at the top of his game, Rory MacDonald reveals who’d he like to fight from the current UFC roster. The former UFC title challenger and Bellator Champion retired earlier than most fighters, hanging up the gloves at the age of 33.
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