Rory MacDonald vs Stephen Thompson
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They have met once
Who wins? fan vote
How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (2)
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Tyron Woodley1L-1D - W
Jake EllenbergerW
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Rory MacDonald vs Stephen Thompson: Matchup Breakdown
Rory MacDonald is 9-4 in the Welterweight division with a 69.2% win rate. Stephen Thompson is 12-9-1 at Welterweight, winning 54.5% of the time. Rory MacDonald is listed as retired. Stephen Thompson is listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Stephen Thompson leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson on Jun 18, 2016, won by Stephen Thompson by Decision - Unanimous in round 5.
Rory MacDonald holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,047 to 922. Career peaks are 1,160 for Rory MacDonald and 1,186 for Stephen Thompson. Rory MacDonald has 3 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 9 victories, a 44.4% finish rate. Stephen Thompson has 6 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50.0% of the time.
Rory MacDonald stands 6' 0" with a reach of 76" and fights orthodox. Stephen Thompson is 6' 0" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Rory MacDonald. Rory MacDonald is 37, Stephen Thompson is 43.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Rory MacDonald has landed 667 significant strikes at 42.5% accuracy with 21 takedowns and 28:52 of control time. Stephen Thompson has landed 1,293 at 46.0% with 5 takedowns and 19:18 of control.
Rory MacDonald has 1 title fight (0 won) against 2 (0 won) for Stephen Thompson. They share 2 common opponents: Tyron Woodley, Jake Ellenberger.
Have Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson fought before?
Yes. Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson have fought once in the UFC. Stephen Thompson won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Thompson on June 18, 2016.
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Who has more UFC wins, Rory MacDonald or Stephen Thompson?
Stephen Thompson has more UFC wins: 12 to 9. Rory MacDonald's UFC record is 9-4; Stephen Thompson's is 12-9-1.
KO/TKO wins: Rory MacDonald 3, Stephen Thompson 6. Submission wins: Rory MacDonald 1, Stephen Thompson 0.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.
Who is taller, Rory MacDonald or Stephen Thompson?
Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson are the same height: 6'0". Rory MacDonald has the longer reach: 76 inches to 75.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.