Robert Lawrence MacDonald (born September 5, 1978) is a

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mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

. From 2002 until 2009, he competed in various high-profile promotions including the

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, and was a competitor on ''

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'', where he was the first Canadian to fight on the show. He later returned to competition for '' The Ultimate Fighter 30'' in 2022.

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

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in 2006.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

MacDonald signed with UFC in early 2006, and made his debut against

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on March 4, 2006. He lost the fight via first round kimura. He then faced Kristian Rothaermel at

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on June 28, 2006. He won the fight via armbar submission. In his third fight in the promotion, MacDonald faced

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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

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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.

Return to Fighting

In 2022, it was reported that MacDonald would make his return to fighting after 14 years to compete on

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. MacDonald faced Eduardo Perez on episode 5 of ''TUF''. He lost the fight via TKO in round one.

Gym Jones

For several years MacDonald was the Training Director and GM at Gym Jones; a fitness training facility in Salt Lake City founded by

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Championships and accomplishments

*Ring of Fire **ROF Light Heavyweight Championship (One time) *

** Submission of the Night (One time) vs. Kristian Rothaermel

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

Project MaximusOfficial Bobby Maximus websiteOfficial Lisa Maximus websiteUFC profile
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