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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 9
Rory MacDonald addresses reality of UFC return 10 years after Robbie Lawler fight

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

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

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.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 30
UFC legend who left fighting at 33 reveals hardest part about MMA retirement

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

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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