Rory MacDonald is a Canadian former mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the welterweight division of the professional fighters league (PFL). Prior to signing with the PFL, Macdonald competed for Bellator MMA, where he is former Bellator Welterweight World Champion. Having been a professional competitor since 2005, MacDonald was a top contender in the UFC with an overall UFC record of 9-4 and challenged for the UFC welterweight Championship at UFC189 against then-champion Robbie Lawler. He is also a former King of the cage lightweight champion.