It's safe to say UFC on Fox 8 fighter Jake Ellenberger is not buying the hype surrounding his next opponent, Rory MacDonald. The two fighters have recently engaged in a back and-forth war on Twitter, but even before that, Ellenberger didn't seem to care much for the overinflated way MacDonald is being promoted as a top-five welterweight. Show More Summary
A pivotal welterweight showdown between Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger is rapidly approaching and neither fighter is lacking confidence heading into the 170-pound scrap. "The Juggernaut" got the trash talk going early Monday morning,...Show More Summary
Despite coming up short in his previous two bouts against Rory MacDonald at UFC on FOX 5 and Nick Diaz at UFC 137, former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight and Lightweight Champion B.J. Penn isn't quite ready to callShow More Summary
Famed mixed martial arts coach Firas Zahabi is one of the most respected trainers in the entire MMA world, and rightly so. Zahabi serves as the head coach for top UFC stars Georges St-Pierre, Rory MacDonald and many more. His work in...Show More Summary
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre and top 170-pound division contender Rory MacDonald are seemingly on a collision course to face each other inside the Octagon.
Too bad the talented Canadian...Show More Summary
Rising UFC welterweight contender Rory MacDonald said Monday that he is fully recovered from a neck injury that derailed his ballyhooed rematch with Carlos Condit. "My neck and back is not an issue anymore. It doesn ’t bother me at all," MacDonald said Monday on The MMA Hour broadcast. Show More Summary
Did you know that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight titleholder Demetrious Johnson's favorite fighter to watch is welterweight sensation Rory MacDonald? Or that "Mighty Mouse" believes pre-fight consummation is a good thing...Show More Summary
Something seems familiar here. Young MMA fighter moves to all-star training camp and begins training with an established superstar in the same weight division he competes in. When asked if the two would ever consider fighting, both fighters talk of brotherhood and of how they would never step into the cage and face each other. Show More Summary
Over the past two-and-a-half years, UFC welterweight Rory MacDonald has been his own toughest opponent, racking up multiple injuries. That fact will change on July 27 when he meets top-10 contender Jake Ellenberger at UFC on Fox 8. MacDonald made his debut with the promotion in January 2010, defeating Mike Guymon. Show More Summary
Rory MacDonald may be a great fighter with a bright future, but he isn't the next Georges St-Pierre, according to Jake Ellenberger. Since MacDonald lopsided decision win over BJ Penn in December, the myriad of hype surrounding the 23-year-old phenom has taken on a life of its own. Show More Summary
UFC welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger isn't thrilled to be fighting Rory MacDonald at UFC on FOX 8 in July, with the reason being that he doesn't believe "Ares" is everything he's cracked up to be. Speaking with MMA Digest, "The...Show More Summary
Wins over former welterweight and lightweight champion B.J. Penn and rag-dolling Nate Diaz while collecting a 16-1 overall mixed martial arts (MMA) record doesn't make Rory MacDonald "special," according to Jake Ellenberger, who says...Show More Summary
Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger will square off in the Octagon this summer when they meet at UFC on Fox 8. The winner of the fight will likely be the front-runner for the next title shot at welterweight. Although it is doubtful that MacDonald would challenge his teammate, GSP, for the gold, the welterweight showdown has heavy implications. Show More Summary
Event: UFC on FOX 8
Date: Sat., July 27, 2013, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX
Location: KeyArena in Seattle, Washington
Main Event:
TBA
Other scheduled fights:
170 lbs.: Jake Ellenberger vs. Rory MacDonald
170 lbs.: Robbie Lawler vs. Tarec Saffiedine
155 lbs.: Mac Danzig vs. Show More Summary
UFC on Fox 8 will be held in KeyArena in Seattle, Washington and although this event is still months away, news of the fighters that will meet their match are finally being revealed. Its official: Jake Ellenberger will fight Rory MacDonald in a welterweight showdown on UFC on Fox 8. These two has been one [...]
(MacDonald shifts around some of BJ Penn's organs during his most recent appearance at UFC on FOX 5 in December. / Photo via Getty Images)
In the wake of Rory MacDonald's UFC 158 injury withdrawal and all the hype surrounding that card's...Show More Summary
A welterweight showdown of major proportions has been added to the upcoming UFC on Fox 8 card, as Canadian Rory MacDonald will return to action against Jake Ellenberger. The two UFC contenders have agreed to meet as part of the upcoming card in Seattle on July 27. Show More Summary
Go big or go home.
Top-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight contenders, Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger, are on a 170-pound collision course, according to The Province. Indeed, "Ares" and "Juggernaut" are expected...Show More Summary
Rory MacDonald was supposed to have a rematch with Carlos Condit at UFC 158. He was supposed to obtain retribution for his one professional loss by evening the score with the man who put the inaugural blemish on his permanent record....Show More Summary
The injury bug that wreaked havoc on the UFC in 2012 has been relatively quiet in the new year. In the first three months of 2013, only one major bout has been affected by injury, with Rory MacDonald being forced out of his rematch with Carlos Condit at UFC 158. Show More Summary