Other names Maximus Name Rob MacDonald Nationality Canadian Role Mixed martial artist | Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Education Lakehead University Fighting out of Toronto, Ontario Movies UFC 58: USA vs. Canada | |
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Born September 5, 1978 (age 45)
Capreol, Ontario, Canada ( 1978-09-05 ) Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) Division Light Heavyweight
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2004 McMullen Open: Rob MacDonald Folkstyle Match #2
Robert Lawrence MacDonald (born September 5, 1978) is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He appeared on The Ultimate Fighter 2, a reality television show which aired on SpikeTV.
Contents
- 2004 McMullen Open Rob MacDonald Folkstyle Match 2
- Background
- Mixed martial arts career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Post UFC career
- Championships and accomplishments
- Gym Jones
- References
Background
Rob was a nationally ranked wrestler at St. Charles College (Sudbury) in Ontario and also excelled on the football and track teams. He graduated Western Ontario University with degrees in English and Psychology.
Mixed martial arts career
MacDonald made his professional mixed martial arts debut on June 1, 2002, when he faced Zane Hagel at MFC 4: New Groundz. He won the fight via first round submission strikes. After the impressive victory, MacDonald would win two more professional fights, defeating Victor Valimaki and Doug Sauer via TKO. MacDonald would take a three-year hiatus before being signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2006.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
MacDonald signed with UFC in early 2006, and made his debut against Jason Lambert at UFC 58 on March 4, 2006. He lost the fight via first round kimura. He then faced Kristian Rothaermel at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 5 on June 28, 2006. He won the fight via armbar submission.
In his third fight in the promotion, MacDonald faced Eric Schafer at UFC 62 on August 26, 2006. He lost the fight via arm-triangle choke, and after dropping to 1–2, was subsequently released from the promotion.
Post-UFC career
In his first fight outside of the UFC, MacDonald challenged Eliot Marshall for the ROF Light Heavyweight Championship at Ring of Fire 31 on December 1, 2007. He won the fight via second-round TKO. MacDonald faced Hector Ramirez at HCF: Crow's Nest on March 29, 2008. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
He then faced Chuck Grigsby at VFC 26: Onslaught for the VFC Light Heavyweight Championship on February 20, 2009. He lost the fight via KO.
Championships and accomplishments
Gym Jones
MacDonald is the Training Director and GM at Gym Jones - a fitness training facility in Salt Lake City founded by Mark Twight.