“Standing up for yourself. That's the thing martial artists aren't used to. You've got to really stick up for yourself and be a tough businessman when it's time for negotiations.”

Canadian former mixed martial artist

Rory MacDonald is a Canadian former mixed martial artist who competed professionally from 2005. He fought most recently in the welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League and is a former Bellator Welterweight World Champion. Before Bellator, MacDonald was a top welterweight contender in the UFC, where he finished with a 9 to 4 record. He also challenged Robbie Lawler for the UFC Welterweight Championship at UFC 189, a fight later regarded as one of the sport’s best and recognized with induction for both men into the UFC Hall of Fame. He is also a former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion.