Rory MacDonald Post-Fight Interview: Win Over BJ Penn, Condit Challenge + Stacking Up Bodies In UFC

[@tonymotta1406]

10 years later it's interesting to read all the comments. Back then I agreed. Unfortunately his career didn't play out the way most of us thought it would.

[@malichai100]

he is very sure of himself, very secure . . . it seems weird or scary, but it's not

[@1994RTK]

so many people give this guy shit for the way he acts in interviews.. cant anyone tell he just doesnt give a fuck and not everyone has to be really energetic all the time. hes just doing what he has to do, hes a chill guy

[@Torgo1969]

Well said. Emotions will make a doctor botch a surgery or blow a diagnosis, and emotions will make a fighter get hurt. Great job last night by Rory, he kept his focus and didn't finish BJ but he still dominated him like GSP does to his opponents. GSP's lone losses in the UFC derive from emotional distress, whether his hero-worship of Hughes or his family problems while training for Serra. The mark of a successful man is the ability to learn from others' mistakes, and Rory has a bright future.

[@Marky88P]

I think this kind of personality is great in the fighting game. No joking about, just pure business and focus.

[@martilack]

Rory is great one of my fav fighters for sure

[@PoTaTeRsX]

This is by far the most intelligent comment I've seen from the video so far. Thumbs up!

[@TheeDevilWearsPrada]

Rory's a BEAST. He looked like a complete different fighter tonight. If you saw his fight with Che Mills, he went for the takedown as soon as he got hit with those punches. It looked like Rory had weak stand up skills but after watching this fight, he DEFINITELY improved. His striking is surprisingly very similar to Condit's. I was thinking of Condit the whole time when he was showing off those striking techniques lol.

[@rooferdave9814]

Whoever can't respect a hard working honest guy should just refrain from commenting. Too much negativity and what's the point. If you don't have anything better to do go find a hobby or something to make you happy. If your jealous because he's younger and more successful than you forget the hobby and work harder to be more successful. Congrats to Rory a respectful and tough guy...

[@mehridin]

“I can’t believe people perceived it that way. It makes no sense to me because the shuffle is a technique. It’s a way to draw your opponent’s attention. Rory did the technique three or four times, and he followed it up with a superman punch. It’s exactly what we drilled. He was trained to do that. He was not just doing it to showboat. He was doing it to execute a strike." - TriStar head coach Firas Zahabi talks about Rory MacDonald's Ali Shuffle.

[@Bartels92]

I want to see Rory at the top someday soon

[@shaunspiers1]

love him or hate him he is one amazing fighter getting better and better! his fight with condit will be great

[@Slugger1988]

@ 2:18 When he get asked if he feels the crowd at all when they chant his name "No, i am emotionless, i dont care..." Skynet is real and we are all F**KED

[@piratebri]

why are people bashing him for not being crazy outgoing and emotional? he's a freakin fighter. he explained in the Road to the Octagon show that his childhood was pretty bad, his father wasnt around at all, and his mother didnt really want him either. He had problems in school being made fun of. Upbringings like that tend to make a guy more reserved and introverted. Cut the guy some slack. Not everyone is like a blooming flower in front of cameras.

[@daemperor99]

This guy is a monster....I'm really excited to see how he's going move up the ranks. Rory is that dude and will be a champion

[@fundaberg]

This guy reminds me of that ol' Mike Tyson. Mike did his celebrating in the gym, not in the ring. This kid knows his ability and doesnt have to act like a bafoon after he wins, love his composure.

[@fuse4gaming]

I get why the question came up but it totally didn't need to be asked about clothing brands (high end). Good on Rory for speaking the truth and shame on the stupid question after a UFC fight. Just stating my opinion here, guys and gals :).

[@RukesRank1]

I like this kid, very professional, very sharply dressed, hard worker with great talent, soft spoken and respectful. Dont hate.

[@CruisinMac]

All these people talking about "lack of emotion" have no idea what fighting is about and have probably never been in one, real or in a sport situation. Emotions get you killed or a loss in fights, period. Same as in life actually. You are a child if you let your emotions have any control. The first evidence of character and maturity in a person is their ability to control their emotions. Rory is one of the most mature fighters I've ever seen for his age. ppl can learn a lot from him.

[@seungbreivik]

no one will ever stop this badass

[@fisherman070707]

I personally liked the the Alli shuffle was surprised to see it though. Kids very focused and has a great future. Congrats Rory

[@SDK2584]

Why do people keep hating on this guy?! I just don't get it.... Watch his fights for fuck sake! the kid's a stone cold killer! He has tonnes of skill and more than enough guts. As a long time fight fan, that is what I care about, skill and spirit. What else do people want from him? Can't anyone appreciate a good fight anymore?

[@Uppercut416]

Hendricks has been on a tear lately. He's got a powerful left hand. If he connects it's lights out. In all fairness, Koscheck did quite well, and his wrestling is at par with Koscheck. That being said, I think GSP won;t have any problems outwrestling Hendricks, and we don;t know how Hendricks BJJ is, and if he has any submission defense. GSP has nothing to worry about if he takes Hendricks down and can possibly even submit him.

[@mahlstadt]

As someone diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder, I am proud to have Rory represent me and everyone else with this illness

[@xxCasanova98xx]

Agreed! Not to mention, he is still a KID (early 20's). How many of us did things in our 20's (taunting perhaps?) that we later realized wasn't the smartest thing.

[@r2d2rx]

That guy actually scares me. Unlike Fedor, who laughs outside the ring, this guy is completely emotionless and the only things he talks about is "collecting bodies". He might need some help - imagine him running berserk and not letting go of a choke - causeing the first death in UFC history!!

[@stephlesson5590]

you are best rory...

[@IrishCultura]

These guys are very, very impressive. They are smart, tough, brave.

[@UndercoverSpill]

Rory might finally make it to the top 20 in WW

[@Jok3rDicE]

Great fight man, I think the boos were undeserving! He deserved more, he bringed it! Bj is a Legend man, always been a fan and was rooting for him, but Rory is a beast. Rory got a bit exposed with his wrestling takedown defense, so Damien Maia would be a good matchup there

[@hennen1234]

Rory is awesome. Disciplined, focused, talented, honest, & always has entertaining fights. Fuck all you haters.

[@driscock]

why do so many people dislike rory?

[@meh20knm]

I like how blunt he is with the questions

[@561vs864]

Rory MacDonald sounds like a soft spoken humble guy.

[@Inediblehulk]

I'm really starting to think this is Billy Corgan, from a parallel dimension where he decided to channel his hatred for common people into kicking ass rather than writing kick-ass songs. Either way, they both rock.

[@CruisinMac]

Well said and I agree. You actually reminded me of an old wise saying with something you said, it goes like this: "Stupid people never learn from their mistakes, smart people learn from their mistakes, but wise people learn from other people's mistakes." I wonder how Dana feels and what he will say about Rory saying he'd never fight GSP. That should be fun to listen to. lol. Nothing against Rory on that though, I respect his heart on that matter.

[@gunfighterdrummer]

sure is. would love to see him go against Johnny just to solidify number one contender.

[@DurtyHarrys]

that dude is amazing ! wish him all the TKos in the world!) gogo Rory!

[@j300a]

Bets fighters in welterweight(no runners included): 1.GSP 2.Rory 3.Nick Diaz 4.Hendrix

[@jmoo1257]

LOL...Rory's wrestling isn't NEAR his best weapon. He actually NEVER wrestled in HS, but trains it with GSP as he does his BJJ. His BJJ, however, is his best weapon. Not saying he'd submit Diaz, but he'd do what Henderson did to Diaz's younger brother and take his back twenty times. Also, Rory's boxing is on par with Nick's, he has some sick leg kicks, which I think would keep Nick at bay. Regardless, it would be a super close fight.

[@Tr4bant]

he is the most handsome mma fighter i ve seen so far.. no homo, and he seems like a cool guy

[@jensonvaughan]

His technique is top notch, his strength is top in his division, and he has a killer instinct that few posses and that GSP hasn't shown in years. I remember hearing how ''overrated'' Jon Jones was as well. Rory will be champion. He's focused and doesn't play the game like a lot of fighters do which only makes him more scary in my opinion. Diaz brothers anyone?

[@ghostKurt]

Exactly! He said he wanted to destroy him.

[@ajbahus]

I think Rory has a crush on Karyn. She's the only interviewer that he'll smile for.

[@AliveDog]

injury... elbows from hitting him. what a badass

[@iamDoFy]

He seems honest i like that.

[@samowenzbkoo]

Ok yes bj did call him out. That's not what I'm saying though. It was taunting. Plain and simple. So then call it what it is. Don't sit there and try to act like "oh no it wasn't taunting at all! It was just my strategy and meant no disrespect at all!" That's bs. Yes he was called out but even if bj called ME out being one of my heroes as well, and if I was kicking his ass I'd still give him the respect he deserves. That's just me.

[@jethyy]

"you're making me laugh". He said it like that's very rare

[@AOHarness]

My problem with him is how he has changed. He used to be like I WON I WON! And now he is like "yea, whatever".

[@Fredthedrummer21]

Could not agree with you more. His job is to get into the octagon and be an entertaining fighter, not an entertaining crowd-friendly personality. People are so quick to judge and hate a guy, they jump to all sorts of conclusions and yet don't know anything about the guy's history or past.

[@sebc.121]

5:45 omg...Rory is smiling =D!!!

[@lobaker1]

Great fighter thought, probably could beat GSP one day. His boxing skills are top notch

[@anthonygareth]

I will always root for GSP first, and I believe he can beat anyone in his division, but anything can happen in a fight. After that, I'd like to see Rory beat everyone, including Condit in a rematch. I think Rory vs Carlos should happen next, and I hope rory wins. If condit wins he should fight GSP again. if Rory wins he should fight Diaz. Hendricks can wait. I want all these guys to beat Diaz. We'll see. I believe these things can happen.

[@offfaceoff]

you are right. as someone who was a kid like him, in fights, i never wanted to "kill" the other guy but the other side of me wanted to see him suffer a lot. its a f'ed up psycho thing....like being curious about something dying cus you feel dead inside..

[@SergioLeone49]

yep :) ! I really see lots of guys with pics of clint in mma videos, that's strange but cool..

[@Leo_Zanza]

a very good point

[@RobertoCarlosHI]

I don't give a shit if Rory talks smack in the octagon or is gay. The guy is very technical, conditioned, skilled, 6' 1" and fucking people up, only getting better all the time. Keep hating on him, he's on a whole 'nother level. I really see a future welterweight and middleweight champ.

[@MrWillard69]

rory has really adopted the role as the emotionless killing machine, he's like a real life terminator.

[@Joonagoona]

This guy has got serious skill dnt fckn hate hes the real deal.

[@enzofernandes3908]

like this guy as fighter and is a good and professional dude !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, the next Champ!!

[@NwaEazyE34]

hes coming up man trust me hes coming up

[@demonikmagic]

Diaz is set for a GSP match and Rory will be getting his Condit rematch both official at this point

[@hulla111]

Dana has already commented on that. He said something like "If GSP showed Rory his bank account, Rory would want to fight him right then." Something similar to that.

[@Str33tJustus]

Love it! Dude is for real.

[@JEFFCLEVANDR]

If you can not recognize the aptitude and potentiality of him one day becoming a champion (or rather him currently containing the spirit of one). Then you are not a good judge of talent nor are you a good analyst on issues pertaining to UFC/MMA. I too recognize the talent in Condit. However, Rory's a better fighter who IMO has reached imaginable heights in skill at such a young age.

[@crash120ca]

I would like to see that fight, I am a Rory fan but i think it'd be a very close fight either way.

[@pooody]

2:20 "no, im emotionless, i dont care." thats why i like him, he's the evil GSP or the real life Sylar(from Heroes)

[@TheLastFraudster]

He actually does remind of the American Physcho, not Bonnar but the character from the film. He should fight Johnny Hendricks next.

[@SergioLeone49]

"i'm a happy guy" -Rory McDonald

[@antonkhuu]

nice guy .. calm and intelligent .

[@100PercentMadness]

He's from BC..

[@trentmitchell3717]

He was naturally big as a kid , thats why he was in there training with gsp as a 19 year old. He doesn't need anything

[@n0d0ubt007]

Rory looked very good out there but I just did not like his antics inside the octagon. He should have given BJ the proper respect he deserved as a future hall of famer.

[@lmaolol88]

i just watched his fight with condit a few weeks ago coming into his penn fight. he did not "thrash" condit. the first round he won, but the second round couldve went either way. if rory wouldve survived the third round, the judges would have scored it as a split decision. i never said he wont be a great fighter. its just that he is way too overrated. he has yet to face a decent fighter relevant to the division since condit.

[@builtfordtough6192]

Carlos Condit is going to crush this childs dreams

[@SneakySnikle]

not from mtl on trains there he is a BC kid from the interior, represents canada like a true gentelmen

[@Uppercut416]

I agree this kid is way overhyped. He owned Diaz and Penn. I'll give him credit for that. I agree he would have won on the scorecards if he survived Condit's onslaught. In all fairness, he didn;t dominate Condit. since then Rory could be a better fighter, but he's not even close to GSP's level. Forget Condit, I would prefer to see him face Koscheck, Fitch, Hendricks, Shields to see if the can handle the elite of the division.

[@antonyneal]

This guy is clearly a Robot. Kind of reminds me a little of of the persona Fedor had through much of his career.

[@gavinrandhawa9801]

I'm a huge fan of Ares and I love the new fight nickname idea going around... "the Canadian Psycho"

[@JohnnyBoyCali]

I think he let up because he felt bad for BJ. Even Joe remarked that Rory was saying something to BJ. I'm willing to bet Rory was telling BJ too just give up and call it a day.

[@TheRhymez]

There is a difference between taunts and distractions. Honestly the fighters who taunt are Anderson Silva, Diaz Brothers, Rashad Evans... Rory doesn't taunt.. he just tries to distract you. BJ Penn needs to retire. I never liked that dude.

[@HBKCommish]

Camera shy that's all. He actually seems pretty shy in general, but when the camera isn't right up in his face, he seems like a lot more of a laid back kind of guy. As soon as you shove a camera in his face and start asking questions he gets all tense and shows lack of emotion.

[@Funkmastabuzz]

I think people forget how young he is. A similar thing happened with Jon Jones. As they grow up in front of us, and get comfortable withe their place.

[@js83]

Has a bright future ahead of him.

[@anthonygareth]

I want GSP to win always, I like him. I think he can beat everyone in the division, but in fighting anything can happen. He beat Condit after being off a year and a half! I want Diaz to lose no matter what. When GSP is gone I want to see Rory dominate. This is what I want to see happen but I don't know how it will all go down.

[@daabongz]

Patrick Bateman if he was an mma fighter

[@smileydude12]

Condit will humble him AGAIN and shut his mouth for good. Without those Takedowns, Rory had nothing in the first fight. Condit had control in the guard, and we all saw what happened when Condit got on top. Condit by Headkick KO Round 1.

[@sdeevG]

He referred to his demeanor not his nationality (like many people have). Have you watched the movie "the american psycho"?

[@CLOVERCITYY15]

carlos condit is a beast ppl talk shit but he finished 26 of his 28 wins....cuz of 1 fight he played safe condit is a runner now? plz, I bet u rory gets his ass handed to him again..rory wasn't even defending himself and condit has just fought a world champion something rory lacks...cool u got a win over a washed up fighter...not a champion

[@scarecrow41948]

Fantastic fighter !!!!

[@SAT1337]

"I'm emotionless" But he's smiling..laughing...

[@Justintdot]

Well if he were to move up to middle weight he would still stack up good against anderson with a little more ground work because remember rorys a big welterweight

[@manz92]

Maybe, but his reason was a good one, remember carlso condit fight, so dominent then gets caught and its all over, bj had a one much knockout ready for him. He didnt want that to happen again.

[@suziequesnel1]

if you guys hate him so much why do you search him up.

[@llRoyalty]

It was the old Jedi mind trick."It wasn't taunting". I'm glad to see that he didn't fool you.

[@dss103]

You know most guys are full of crap when they say they're the "villains" but I sincerly belive Rory has become Evil Fedor! He has no emotion when he speaks, just who he wants to hunt next. The real Lex Luthor to GSP's Superman persona lol

[@JMort95]

yeah big right hands and clinch control

[@nujrz4lyfe]

He didnt seem to want to finish him...He had him severely hurt twice and actually backed off!..Almost as if he wanted to punish him for 3 rnds instead of just ending it

[@icecreamandwine]

Don't worry about it man they're insecure you could take their girl if you wanted cause your more manly, dance better, probably a better athlete too. It's just jealousy bro don't let them get u down

[@Steven1992ization]

after your comment you watched Breaking Bad