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> [Look back at my career - I was 19 or 20 years old when I started fighting those guys. As soon as I got into the UFC I was willing to take on the number one guys. I fought Carlos…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/look-back-at-my-career-i-was-19-or-20-years-old-when-i-started/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

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## More by Rory MacDonald

> [I feel like I am the best in the world.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/i-feel-like-i-am-the-best-in-the-world/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [I stick to my principles.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/i-stick-to-my-principles/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [I'm not a massive guy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/i-m-not-a-massive-guy/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [I'm a little bit more introverted than maybe some of the big personalities in the sport.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/i-m-a-little-bit-more-introverted-than-maybe-some-of-the-big/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [I recognize that losing is a part of growth in this sport and it's a positive thing in the long run.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/i-recognize-that-losing-is-a-part-of-growth-in-this-sport-and-it-s-a/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [I don't like to take people lightly even if the odds are against them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/i-don-t-like-to-take-people-lightly-even-if-the-odds-are-against-them/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [I love jiu-jitsu.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/i-love-jiu-jitsu/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [I've sacrificed a lot to get to the top, to the world title. I really sacrificed, and I took a lot of chances. I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/i-ve-sacrificed-a-lot-to-get-to-the-top-to-the-world-title-i-really/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [After the Jon Fitch fight, about being confused, the Lord's really given me clarity and shined a light on where he wants me to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/after-the-jon-fitch-fight-about-being-confused-the-lord-s-really/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [I come from humble beginnings so I don't require a lot to feel comfortable.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/i-come-from-humble-beginnings-so-i-don-t-require-a-lot-to-feel/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [As I move forward and closer to God I think he's got something for me and I can feel it in my heart, as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/as-i-move-forward-and-closer-to-god-i-think-he-s-got-something-for-me/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [Montreal is not what I'm used to. I'm used to big mountains and the outdoors. I'm not much of a city guy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/montreal-is-not-what-i-m-used-to-i-m-used-to-big-mountains-and-the/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [Canada will always be my home.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/canada-will-always-be-my-home/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [You know what? Life's not about money.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/you-know-what-life-s-not-about-money/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

> [MMA is my true talent and what I excel at the most.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rory-macdonald/mma-is-my-true-talent-and-what-i-excel-at-the-most/)

[Rory MacDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rory-macdonald/)

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