Retrospective: Rory MacDonald - Full Episode - Facing Nate Diaz, Robbie Lawler, BJ Penn and More

fightnetwork.com/ - Former UFC welterweight contender Rory MacDonald reflects on his first bouts in the UFC, bouncing back from his first loss vs. Carlos Condit, moving to Montreal to train with Georges St-Pierre and TriStar, facing Nate Diaz, B.J. Penn, Robbie Lawler and more in Retrospective.
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[@brians7901]

Worst roster decision the ufc ever made is letting this kid go. Rory vs Robbie 2 is the best fight I have ever seen

[@jonny00k]

They did not cut him he did not resign....nice try tho

[@jalenherring2405]

Shit imagine a 3rd time 💯💯💯

[@johnnycash187]

Absolutely agree, obviously Rory was being hurt financially by Reebok and wanted to make more money but the UFC should’ve done whatever possible to get him to stay. He’s the elite of the elite and deserves to be paid well for it. The fact that they wouldn’t pay him what he wanted is fucking shameful. Unless of course he was asking an absurd amount but if Bellator can afford him, the UFC damn sure can. It just sucks because we’re not going to see Rory face the level of competition he should be facing. I don’t criticize the UFC very often, I get why they make a lot of tough calls but this one is just really bad.

[@carstenlarsen1939]

So nice to hear an honest athlete

[@redeyejedi9504]

I think they might have thought his nose is ruined and that he wouldn't ever be the same.

[@vintincrows6909]

"If you're fighting a crazy person, they might enjoy it while your hitting them" -- Rory One of the funniest MMA-oriented statements ever.

[@warmanmma]

Refreshing to hear a fighter admitting that he was broken in a fight.

[@SuburbanProprane]

Tyler Warman he's a smart man

[@lukeism2]

No ego

[@thomasj5956]

He wasn't broken, well I mean his nose was broken but if you mean his fighting spirit, then no. It's actually the opposite. He fought till his last breath almost, he didn't give up either. He was just gassed out at the end, understandably, and his adrenaline was all gone so he felt the hits to his nose.

[@TotallyNoCat]

And still thinks he didn't go out on his shield in that fight, insane warrior.

[@sgt.lincolnosiris4111]

@@bobsmith5529 he collapsed after that final left from lawler broke his orbital. If youve ever broken your orbital you'll know how excrusiating that pain is. Had mine broken by a skim board and had a black eye for 5 months.

[@ivanyost6395]

This show completely changed my perception of Rory MacDonald. I always thought he was a good fighter but this interview was so deep and intense that I have a new elevated respect for Rory. Wow, just wow

[@bananablast2959]

I completely agree, this was very powerful stuff and I don't think I've ever seen Rory this open before.

[@bradg2069]

I always liked him, & I remember the second Robbie Lawler fight. I loved him talking about it though, because I had such a different idea of what went down, and now he changed it. This is the guy we need to watch. He doesn't Talk, he just fights.

[@bflo1000]

Absolutely. What did him in vs Robbie wasn't the intense pain so much as the blood dripping down his throat making it difficult to breathe and his gas tank emptying. Anyone would have quit, most before the last round.

[@chetfreeland1920]

Ivan Yost he's ok but he'd be way cooler if he acted like a giant douche got shitty tats and had rehearsed lines

[@Unknownfollower760]

i agree 100%

[@erikbondarenko5304]

rory is legit tougher than his human skeleton

[@MrRemixV3]

Yeah. Sucks he's not like that anymore

[@joegrills9458]

Well said

[@rkenshin364]

@@MrRemixV3 Everyone cracks eventually

[@Khaos969]

That sounds odd but makes total sense

[@ackack3829]

He’s also a humble fighter. Which is huge

[@GKJusticar55]

Dude looks so shy. Makes it scarier. I also appreciate the Mozart.

[@alifg.9988]

His mind and mental are stronger than his body can take

[@vintincrows6909]

Sir. Funnik, flat out, he's one of the toughest bastards out there!

[@cted.c1732]

Sir. Funnik his mind and mental ....

[@TranscendentalTunes]

Those were my exact thoughts going into the Mousasi fight

[@justsayin7937]

Why didnt they mention when Rory beat Woodley's ass?

[@PheseantNetsuke]

Nothing interesting to note I guess, Woodley only has a overhand right and when you seal that he's done

[@jeremysmithers6119]

@@PheseantNetsuke imagine if Rory stayed in the UFC long enough to fight Woodley again for the belt.

[@liquidsword601]

@@PheseantNetsuke Not really.

[@jayfuckinbird6560]

hands down favorite fighter.

[@barrystone44]

Jay Bird true warrior

[@garyryan6491]

@@barrystone44 i think he'sprobably all round baddest man on the planet

[@thekingofcolumbus6146]

Ahhhhh idk there's a dude that goes by " the bad guy " he comes from the mean streets of West linn Oregon ... Chael p sonnen the his never lost a second of a minute of a round in a fight soooo yeah but rory is up there too and robbie after he took ben askren to Dunkin doughnuts ...

[@hr0727]

Well I would say Diego Sanchez could possibly be my favorite but then again his personality is unbelievably weird so either Rory or Roy Nelson

[@Rahul-uk4su]

By a mile

[@nicksiple5402]

I absolutely love this and Rory for his blunt honesty which is truly refreshing. thank you Fight Network & Rory McDonald for this epic video.

[@RickSanchez-mp8ou]

The ufc are stupid cutting Rory.

[@canihaveasodaandamcchicken6487]

They didn't cut him, Rory WANTED to go

[@armcollector1580]

dj dak he didn't wanna go. Bellator made him an offer and he went to the UFC to see if they would match it and they told him no.

[@FizzleyFizz]

he has a kid, money is more important to him than gold or glory now.

[@cornking6]

You have it backwards. The UFC made the first offer (as is part of their contract). He then went to Bellator and they offered him more.

[@orangevanilla5699]

they chose the reebok deal over him lol

[@orangeiceice12]

Rory "When I'm locked into a staredown with somebody, I think aggressive things" MacDonald

[@borisb.3586]

I will always be a fan of Rory Mac no matter what. He never won the UFC gold but I believe that his legacy was set in stone with that fight with Lawler. Absolutely the greatest fight in the history of MMA.

[@brooksysdead]

By far the goat of all mma fights

[@nuggett3469]

Humble legend miss ya MacDonald shame ufc cut someone as skilled and down to earth as you

[@davidolsen6328]

nuggett He was not cut, his contract ended and Bellator offered more money. Simple as that

[@Exposinggoodandbad1]

@@davidolsen6328 people don’t like researching. They have to use too many brain cells.

[@TheSchmuel]

Rory is the man! Very likable down to earth guy. Not too much talk just skill and heart. I hope more fighters move to Bellator and the UFC has to take notice. Drop the Reebok deal and let the fighters wear private sponsorship... OR pay them a lot more. If Reebok can't cough up the money then get a new sponsor with some coin

[@vintincrows6909]

samuel rogers, you aren't lying. These guys need more scratch, period.

[@theshogun818]

That was the best Rory interview i have ever seen. He is normally so hard to get to talk, so a cool thing he is doing this.

[@PheseantNetsuke]

@Glenn BL they ask him questions about then edit it to make it seem like he's reminiscing, it's very well done

[@justinjakimiak1998]

Unfairly reffed by Mario yamasaki? Nooooooooooooo way

[@jeremyscott9578]

Yeah imagine that

😆😆😆

[@nbngblaise6405]

"Mario was never my friend" - Dana "Call Girl" Red

[@Nipa10]

Lol!!

[@systematik]

Yeah, because Mario Yamasaki is well known to unfairly ref........SMH. People didn't even know who Mario was before he was shit on by Dana White for that WMMA fight he didn't stop, so don't spin excuses that support Rory's excuses for why he lost. Rory is an overrated 3rd tier fighter who just got smooshed by Jon Fitch, literally smooshed by a guy that's 108 years old, and previously smooshed by Gegard, he wasn't treated wrongly, he's just not good enough to convincingly beat anyone. His only notable win in his career is beating a pre-Duke Roufus Tyron, that's it, he beat a guy who didn't know how to box yet, every other fight he was in against a legit champion he got smooshed, and easily.

[@ladicius]

He's been my favorite fighter for as long as I can remember. Thanks to whoever was behind the making of this, and thanks to Rory. This was extremely entertaining for me.

[@spacecowboy6707]

While he's being interviewed he sort of looks like a smaller version of Brendan Schaub. Baby Brown!!!

[@spacecowboy6707]

@CoNnErW 125 he really does

[@constructivecritique4049]

What a fucking monster Rory is. And, a great dude, to boot. He's got a great sense of humor, too.

[@alexasilveira4101]

+Bob Mills yeah his complete and total dismantling of the current champ was utter shit

[@bflo1000]

Antoher "Killer with a baby face". LOL

[@nugget22gil39]

your right ne nearly won a title but he sucks yea ok dumbass

[@InfectedoOG]

This guy is a fucking monster. He has to go down in the history books, he just has to. What a fighter, man.

[@adami8114]

By far my favourite series on KZbin.Great work FN!

[@willjamesb]

By far my favorite fighter. Great work Bellator (for shame UFC)

[@thejohnboyglasgow]

Will Byrne paul daley then Rory top level

[@mohamedelmountassir6753]

waaaaaaw this guy is so honest.

[@belowpip420]

still surprised, that UFC was willing to let him go rather than paying him more money. He's a home grown talent, that they've invested a lot in over the years....then they let him go without offering him shit. It's odd that he's not in the ufc anymore.

[@zimikkachui5766]

It wasn't about the pay. He had already made decision long before the UFC even offered any amount. He had decided to go to Bellator because of the sponsorship money he could earn. He got lower pay at Bellator but the sponsorship deals are much better and higher. It's not about his pay/contract.

[@1994mrmysteryman]

@@zimikkachui5766 watch his interviews. It was definitely about the pay. Stop making stuff up.

[@joseph4043]

@@zimikkachui5766 you contradicted yourself there bud

[@sycadelic666]

27 years old & such a storied career! Hope he comes back to the UFC at some point... it'd be a shame not being able to see him fight against high lvl competition every time out for the rest of his career

[@andrew12494]

@13:43 When he starts talking about the Robbie fight, along with the classical music, it sorta reminded me of A Clockwork Orange.

[@jamalydude]

Andrew Marquez fuck man I love that movie and book! Rory and Robbie were enjoying a little bit of the old ultra violence

[@PheseantNetsuke]

The guy directing those vids is a genius, shame they don't get MMA fighters to do more of those

[@m0thdm]

"Robbie hits very hard.... but in that second fight I never got rocked. It was more my facial structure breaking" - the Red King

[@machussle408]

Warrior

[@glowshaketv]

I'm sad he went to bellator. He still could hang with the best. Idgaf what anyone says bellator has no ww on his level.

[@hearwho8438]

thejazzydemon The reason you say that is because there's never been a UFC elite WW fight a Bellator elite WW. The difference in skill is not known yet

[@glowshaketv]

Oh ok well let's just wait and see and we'll have a nice conversation about that ;)

[@hearwho8438]

thejazzydemon Yeah man we see how Rory does in Bellator

[@bennettgirard1047]

Koreshkov vs Rory, should be great

[@byronkerry1965]

Kerr Fflop Hes just got knocked out 😂

[@avatar5068]

There's something indestructible about SINCERITY!!!

[@ajaxSAF]

Rory is the man

[@loserxl3733]

“Diaz called me a bitch this and that, but I would just punch him in the face” a fair counter-arguement.

[@shootahmaccg7139]

These retrospective videos are incredible! Great to hear the emotional roller coaster these fighters go through

[@Osiris0925]

Full episodes are way better then the segments. Good job on this.

[@scawfan1]

This was Really well put together. Excellent job.

[@bjaminstaples]

Damn man you can still hear his nose... Warrior though fucking warrior

[@MightyJoeNolan]

Great to see these "Retrospective" episodes here. Thanks so much for posting. Rory is one of my favorite fighters. I love the he'll flat-out talk about "GLORY" when asked about what motivates him. #Warrior #RedKing

[@tubadude07]

I love how chill he was explaining that Robbie hits hard but I never was buzzed, just my facial structure. Even crazier that Rory dismantled Tyron and then Tyron goes on to starch Robbie. WW is madness.

[@diegot143]

good human being. Good luck!!

[@camflem925]

Great interview and the editing was fantastic. Well done

[@F11ch]

This ''retrospective'' series are awesome. Good job creating content. I'm subbing from here on out

[@anthonypicc1]

i love when fighters do these kind of videos. love seeing into the mind of a great fighter. one of the best imo

[@vadimarushanov2246]

Such an honest, humble, honorable and strong warrior, Rory is one of my all time favorite fighters!

[@joshuawhinery208]

“I never got rocked in my brain, it was more just my facial structure breaking..heh, heh” Daaaang! Forgot how nonchalantly savage Rory is!

[@johnnolan5571]

Most humble fighter I've ever seen, first time I seen rory was in a interview, he was asked what's the best feeling about being a ufc fighter, he said "seeing people look up to him as he looked up to fighters that he admired", he's a great genuine guy

[@dusidupraveen3674]

thank you for being an amazing fighter and a humble guy. Respect to both Rory and Robbie

[@burlhorse61]

this is such a deep interview-thanks

[@ghomeishy]

Thank you Fight Network for uploading this on KZbin. We don't get FN in Germany and this is an excellent piece of work

[@dickiesdocos]

I love this series and hope it never stops. Great work!

[@patrickcrawford6392]

Rory shut Diaz up HARD with those supplexes.

[@5150JamesA]

Awesome video all around! Rory is such a interesting dude...I wish him the best

[@yssurys]

this is awesome! i love rory... good luck in bellator!! get your money right rory!

[@deki778]

What a great fighter. Great analysis of the fight and great humbleness. Admirable.

[@treygaines9796]

going to practice this one, thanks for the video!

absolutely genuine interview

[@milfshake6969]

love this kind of video!

[@MrSuperDuperMorten]

Great video!

[@SudokuPUA]

these videos are amazing keep em going fight network!

[@victorrojas6154]

Simply fantastic and humble to the core. A real super hero, the like's that will be hard to emulate.

[@japaras]

Lawler vs. MacDonald 2 the greatest fight of all time no doubt.

[@Lamedvavnik]

7:04....*of how I will dispose of his corpse... Shit I can't say that* " uh... I look for openings..."

[@jonny2hotty378]

Ya boy Yoda

[@KevinHernandez-qz8sb]

Appreciate mma fighters especially the elite ones. These guys put it out on the line, someone wins and someone loses. It's a reality that not everyone can be the best. But most of the time they try to be and damage their bodies and minds in the process. Much respect.

[@wurstblinker7364]

Man, what a likeable dude he is! Great interview.

[@supratimsinha942]

He said people wouldn't remember him at the end. People will definitely remember him for his incredible toughness and true fighting spirit.

[@cattalkbmx]

Glad Rory stood up for himself and left, hopefully he finds the success and respect he has earned and deserves.

[@ryanbiggs5479]

Amazing video

[@marctaykir7258]

Rory is a true mma artist even though he got smashed a few times he's still a monster & he look like a soft white boy the normal guy would underestimate him & get killed in 30 seconds he beat the shit out of wood & murdered Nate Rory is a true monster in this sport he should not go to bellator he should stay in the ufc

[@grindpapi]

Marc Taykir lmao true! "Gimme Your money nerd" RIP the guy who will say that to him 😂

[@M40101]

True, any outsider in their fight Rory vs Woodley would have bet on Woodley for been the stronger big black guy against the baby face white boy, but Rory smoked Woodley like an apprentice.

[@willywatcher2479]

Amazing fighter, excellent interview

[@chelseaaugustus1109]

Big fan of Rory's honesty. Hope you're back in the UFC soon.

[@JamesMotorsport]

so much respect for that guy

[@mattdomio4801]

Brother! You are legit! You are an honest open character that's left an absolute awesome legacy! One of the greatest

[@TheFlysly54]

True warrior that tells it like it is. He's very honest with himself, and I'm sure it helps him grow as a person and a fighter. Much respect

[@steventoth2368]

Very humble man! Great fighter and martial artist.

[@lauriestevenson2476]

@rorymcdonald - You've come a long way, and are always great to watch. Thanks for giving us Canadians a fighter to follow.

[@johanjarry7531]

"It's not turning off respect, it's turning on aggression"

[@MrFrostyDwarf]

Massive respect for Rory after this interview, didn't know he was so honest and humble, wish we got to see more of him and his personality

[@lennybmillard7544]

Why did they miss woodley and ellenberger fights if not more

[@analterror3224]

Cuz he's annoying

[@bushisback112]

@@analterror3224 What a stupid reply to a 2 year old comment get a life you goof

[@mightymac1005]

The Woodley fight is probably the most boring fight of all time

[@khairuleven]

Poor rory.... Fuck UFC for not signing him !!!! :(

[@Trollseeder]

he's gonna have a fun run in Bellator, and much more money. it's all good :)

[@djcrassus4422]

He´s not in the UFC anymore ????

[@chetfreeland1920]

haru glory he's not poor anymore because bellator is gonna pay him finally

[@joshuapiatkiewicz7523]

Love this guy, he's an amazing fighter and seems super genuine. #bigfan

[@victorulloa6698]

Much respect and love from Los Angeles!

[@jamesmia2620]

Quality enjoyed this.Straight up killer win or lose

[@noahelcatedratico7276]

i always liked rory hes a tough sob he knows how to speak is honest and humble you sir have my respect this was a good 22:30 of my life and some of the stories of his fights and his expression shows what fighters go thru and not alot of people understand its not easy being a fighter is fun but tough as hell.

[@Mickodwyer100]

Great vid - respect to Rory, warrior!!!

[@jrtgaks9220]

Officially subscribed halfway into ths interview

[@mightymac1005]

Very good self assessment... much respect

[@RoPiris]

Rory is a beast. Very exciting athlete.

[@TheKikzter]

Awesome interview, awesome fighter

[@MrRaErickson]

I was at his fight vs Diaz in Toronto. He was right, the crowd went nuts after every suplex. Great atmosphere.

[@adamrogers4610]

#Thanks for this.

[@George-xb5ey]

Absolute killer, you will always will be one of the greats Rory, your mental game is something to really admire.

[@justincmorrison]

Wow. I loved this fight and I love this perspective. I so much appreciate the respect and reflection from Rory. I watch this because of the honesty in it. Its said that the ring is the truth chamber. You can't hide and you can't lie about who you are. You see. You see the human condition and the human spirit. You see who is made of what, and it relates to you no matter who you are. This fight especially gave is a gimpse of life's struggle and answering the bell when everything you're made of says no. Stop. No more. When all that instinct and evolution says its piece, and you hear it and say thank you for your opinion. And you rise. You elevate bayond yourself..... that's why I watch! That's why it compels me. That's why throwing a ball doesn't mean anything to me. Thank you Rory and Robbie for your awe inspiring efforts. It means a lot to me.

[@cowafungus8104]

Very cool, so much class, respect, what a great dude

[@dchoney9435]

So humble and grounded. Greatness should never shout, it should only whisper.

[@BlazeIsBOSS]

always had huge respect, good dude

[@immiked4702]

Really good piece. How are 22 people disliking this

[@lupstarr4379]

that fight with Robbie made me a big rory fan.im happy for him hes getting paid like he should.

[@brianrobert558]

Great series

[@MoeSmoke]

man I wish the best for Rory in Belletor he's the man and easily one of the most technically sound MMA fighters on the planet. that is his legacy without a doubt a technical samari

[@cottonshot137]

This was great! Hope they do a shitload more of these. Rory is one of the best to ever do it. RESPECT

[@seanh2115]

Im a huge fan rory and from van vacationed in k town many a summer. Your fight vs lawler who iam also a huge fan of was one of the most sensational wars i have ever witnessed. Your skill. Intelligence and respectful attitude and the way you carry yourself is a testament to your character and all of us in bc are proud of you brother!

[@miasma5552]

Every time I go back and watch this I have renewed respect for the red king. And this guy has true talent. And his basic down to earth demeanor is refreshing. He is who he is, and wants to fight well. The guy is a natural fighter