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{{short description|Canadian mixed martial arts fighter}}
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'''Jason Anthony MacDonald''' (born June 3, 1975) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who is currently fighting with the [[Maximum Fighting Championship]] as a [[Middleweight (MMA)|middleweight]]. He is also a veteran of the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]. Born and raised in Merigomish, [[Pictou County]], [[Nova Scotia]], MacDonald currently resides in [[Red Deer, Alberta]] and fights out of [[Edmonton, Alberta]].
'''Jason Anthony MacDonald''' (born June 3, 1975) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] former [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]. A professional from 1999 until 2013, he is perhaps best remembered for his two stints in the [[UFC]], but also fought for [[King of the Cage]], and the [[Maximum Fighting Championship]]. Known for his grappling skills, 19 of his 25 career wins came by way of submission.


==MMA career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
===Early career===
MacDonald began his career in local Canadian promotions, including the [[Maximum Fighting Championship]], earning notable wins over UFC veterans [[Joe Doerksen]], [[Gideon Ray]], and Bill Mahood. After racking up a record of 16–7, he made his UFC debut on October 10, 2006 at ''[[Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter]]'' against the favored ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 3]]'' finalist [[Ed Herman (fighter)|Ed Herman]]. In an upset, MacDonald won the bout via [[triangle choke]] in the first round. MacDonald followed up the performance with a win over ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 1]]'' veteran [[Chris Leben]] via modified [[guillotine choke]] in the second round. Both victories earned Submission of the Night honors.
MacDonald began his career in local Canadian promotions, including the [[Maximum Fighting Championship|MFC]], racking up a 16-7 professional record which included wins over UFC veterans [[Joe Doerksen]], [[Gideon Ray]], and Bill Mahood.


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
MacDonald stepped up considerably in competition at ''[[UFC 68]]'' with a match-up against [[Rich Franklin]] in his first appearance since losing the [[List of UFC champions#Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Championship]]. Franklin mounted MacDonald in the final seconds of round two, causing enough injury to MacDonald's left eye area that his corner advised him to throw in the towel, and Franklin was declared the winner.
MacDonald made his [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] debut on October 10, 2006, at ''[[Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter]]'' against the favored ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 3]]'' finalist [[Ed Herman (mixed martial artist)|Ed Herman]]. In an upset, MacDonald won the bout via triangle choke in the first round. MacDonald followed up the performance with a win over ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 1]]'' veteran [[Chris Leben]] via modified guillotine choke in the second round. Both victories earned ''Submission of the Night'' honors.


MacDonald lost in competition at ''[[UFC 68]]'' with a match-up against [[Rich Franklin]] in his first appearance since losing the [[List of UFC champions#Middleweight Championship|UFC Middleweight Championship]] to [[Anderson Silva]]. Franklin mounted MacDonald in the final seconds of round two, causing enough injury to MacDonald's left eye area that his corner advised him to throw in the towel, and Franklin was declared the winner.
At ''[[UFC 72]]'', MacDonald came back with a victory over [[Rory Singer]] via TKO (referee stoppage) in the second round. This marked his third victory over ''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]'' veterans. In ''[[UFC 77]]'', MacDonald faced [[Yushin Okami]], who was coming off a loss to Rich Franklin in a title contention elimination bout. MacDonald lost the fight via unanimous decision. MacDonald sprang back from the defeat at ''[[UFC 83]]'', defeating [[Joe Doerksen]] via TKO (strikes) in the second round and earning a $75,000 bonus for Knockout of the Night in the process.<ref name="UFC83sherdog">{{cite web
|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/4178/goulet-hironaka-macdonald-and-maia-earn-ufc-83-bonuses.mma
|title=Goulet, Hironaka, MacDonald and Maia earn UFC 83 bonuses
|last= Stupp
|first= Dann
|publisher=mmajunkie.com
|date=April 20, 2008
|accessdate=2008-04-20
}}</ref>. A small controversy erupted after MacDonald landed two hammerfists after it appeared the fight had been stopped. In an interview the day after the fight, MacDonald explained that the referee had instructed him to continue fighting and had even apologized to him for his error in judgment.<ref name="UFC83bonuses">{{cite web
|url=http://www.sherdog.com/videos/videos.asp?v_id=1549
|title=MacDonald Discusses Big Win
|last= Sherwood
|first= Jeff
|publisher=sherdog.com
|date=April 20, 2008
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}}</ref>


At ''[[UFC 72]]'', MacDonald rebounded from his loss to Franklin with a second-round TKO victory over [[Rory Singer]]. This marked his third victory over ''[[The Ultimate Fighter]]'' veterans.
At ''[[UFC 87]]'', MacDonald faced [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] stand-out [[Demian Maia]]. Both fighters had earned back-to-back Submission of the Night honors in the UFC. The fight took place almost completely on the ground, with MacDonald escaping numerous submission attempts. Ultimately in the third round, Maia locked in a rear naked choke for the victory. Only a month later, MacDonald went on to fight as a replacement for [[Jason Day (fighter)|Jason Day]] at ''[[UFC 88]]''. He won against [[Jason Lambert]] at 1:20 of round two by rear naked choke, earning his third Submission of the Night.


At ''[[UFC 77]]'', MacDonald faced [[Yushin Okami]], who was coming off a loss to Franklin in a title contention elimination bout. MacDonald lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
MacDonald followed up with a bout at ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale]]'' against [[Wilson Gouveia]]. Gouveia dropped MacDonald with a glancing left jab before raining elbows to finish the fight. At ''[[UFC 97]]'', MacDonald suffered a TKO loss to [[Nate Quarry]] due to elbows from a mounted position.


MacDonald fell back from the defeat at ''[[UFC 83]]'', defeating [[Joe Doerksen]] via TKO (elbows) in the second round and earning a $75,000 bonus for ''Knockout of the Night'' in the process.<ref name="UFC83sherdog">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/4178/goulet-hironaka-macdonald-and-maia-earn-ufc-83-bonuses.mma|title=Goulet, Hironaka, MacDonald and Maia earn UFC 83 bonuses|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=April 20, 2008|access-date=2008-04-20|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080422112625/http://mmajunkie.com/news/4178/goulet-hironaka-macdonald-and-maia-earn-ufc-83-bonuses.mma|archive-date=April 22, 2008}}</ref> A small controversy erupted after MacDonald landed two hammerfists after it appeared the fight had been stopped. In an interview the day after the fight, MacDonald explained that the referee had instructed him to continue fighting and had even apologized to him for his error in judgment.<ref name="UFC83bonuses">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/videos/videos.asp?v_id=1549|title=MacDonald Discusses Big Win|publisher=sherdog.com|date=April 20, 2008|access-date=2008-04-21}}</ref>
Despite earlier suggestions from Dana White that MacDonald's position in the UFC roster was safe despite his recent lack of success, the UFC released MacDonald several weeks later. Matchmaker Joe Silva commented that the door would be left open for MacDonald to return should he earn a few more victories in smaller promotions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14775/jason-macdonald-confirms-hes-been-cut-from-the-ufc-roster-of-fighters.mma |title=Jason MacDonald confirms he's been cut from UFC's roster of fighters |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=May 4, 2009 |accessdate=May 17, 2009}}</ref> At the ''MFC 21'' event on May 15, 2009, MacDonald announced that he was returning to the Canadian promotion [[Maximum Fighting Championship]]. He fought [[Travis Lutter]] in the main event of ''MFC 22'' on October 2, 2009.{{update after|2009|10|02}}<ref>http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2009/07/24/macdonald_lutter/</ref> in a losing effort.


At ''[[UFC 87]]'', MacDonald faced [[Brazilian people|Brazilian]] [[Demian Maia]]. The fight took place almost completely on the ground, with MacDonald escaping numerous submission attempts. Ultimately in the third round, Maia locked in a [[rear-naked choke]] for the victory.
Jason MacDonald faced TUF 3 competitor and fellow UFC veteran Solomon "King" Hutcherson at MFC 23 defeating him by Split decision giving "J-Mac" his fifth victory over a TUF competitor.


Only a month later, MacDonald went on to fight as a replacement for [[Jason Day (fighter)|Jason Day]] at ''[[UFC 88]]''. He won against [[Jason Lambert]] at 1:20 of round two by rear-naked choke, earning his third ''Submission of the Night'' bonus.
On March 20, 2010, MacDonald replaced fellow Canadian [[Denis Kang]] in the main event of W1 Bad Blood. He defeated [[Vernon White]] in the 3rd round via triangle choke.


MacDonald followed up with a bout at ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale]]'' against [[Wilson Gouveia]]. MacDonald lost the fight via submission due to elbows after being dropped with a glancing left jab by Gouveia and pounded on for the stoppage.
On April 23, 2010, MacDonald defeated former UFC and IFL veteran [[Matt Horwich]] via Unanimous Decision in the main event of the very first Let's Get It On MMA tournament event.


At ''[[UFC 97]]'', MacDonald suffered a first-round TKO loss to [[Nate Quarry]] due to elbows from a mounted position.
===UFC return===


Despite earlier suggestions from [[Dana White]] that MacDonald's position in the UFC roster was safe despite his recent lack of success, the UFC released MacDonald several weeks later. Matchmaker Joe Silva commented that the door would be left open for MacDonald to return should he earn a few more victories in smaller promotions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14775/jason-macdonald-confirms-hes-been-cut-from-the-ufc-roster-of-fighters.mma |title=Jason MacDonald confirms he's been cut from UFC's roster of fighters |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=May 4, 2009 |access-date=May 17, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090507053745/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14775/jason-macdonald-confirms-hes-been-cut-from-the-ufc-roster-of-fighters.mma |archive-date=May 7, 2009 }}</ref>
MacDonald returned to the UFC and faced [[John Salter (fighter)|John Salter]] on May 8, 2010 at [[UFC 113]], replacing an injured [[Nick Catone]].<ref>http://mmajunkie.com/news/18908/source-jason-macdonald-will-face-john-salter-at-ufc-113-in-may.mma</ref> After 2:42 of the first round, MacDonald's leg subsequently snapped like a twig from a takedown attempt by Salter and the fight was stopped, declaring Salter the winner by TKO (injury).

===Post-UFC Release===
At the ''MFC 21'' event on May 15, 2009, MacDonald announced that he was returning to the [[Canadians|Canadian]] promotion [[Maximum Fighting Championship]]. He fought [[Travis Lutter]] in the main event of ''MFC 22'' on October 2, 2009, losing a unanimous decision.

Jason MacDonald faced TUF 3 competitor and fellow UFC veteran [[Solomon Hutcherson]] at [[MFC 23]] defeating him by split decision giving MacDonald his fifth victory over a TUF competitor.

On March 20, 2010, MacDonald replaced [[Denis Kang]] in the main event of W1 Bad Blood. He defeated [[Vernon White (fighter)|Vernon White]] in the 3rd round via triangle choke.

On April 23, 2010, MacDonald defeated [[Matt Horwich]] via unanimous decision in the main event of the very first Let's Get It On MMA tournament event.

===Return to the UFC===
MacDonald returned to the UFC and faced up and coming wrestler [[John Salter (fighter)|John Salter]] on May 8, 2010, at [[UFC 113]], replacing an injured [[Nick Catone]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18908/source-jason-macdonald-will-face-john-salter-at-ufc-113-in-may.mma|title=Source: Jason MacDonald will face John Salter at UFC 113 in May|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=MMAjunkie|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100430232053/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18908/source-jason-macdonald-will-face-john-salter-at-ufc-113-in-may.mma|archive-date=2010-04-30}}</ref> After 2:42 of the first round, MacDonald's leg broke during a takedown attempt by Salter and the fight was stopped, declaring Salter the winner by TKO due to injury.

MacDonald was scheduled to face [[Rafael Natal]] on December 11, 2010, at [[UFC 124]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/10/06/jason-macdonald-makes-return-from-broken-leg-vs-rafael-natal-at/|title=Jason MacDonald Makes Return From Broken Leg vs. Rafael Natal at UFC 124|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2010-10-06}}</ref> but pulled out of the fight after suffering an injury in training.<ref name="124out">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21083/jason-macdonald-out-rafael-natal-faces-newcomer-jesse-bongfeldt-at-ufc-124.mma|title=Jason MacDonald out, Rafael Natal faces newcomer Jesse Bongfeldt at UFC 124|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 20, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101023084416/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21083/jason-macdonald-out-rafael-natal-faces-newcomer-jesse-bongfeldt-at-ufc-124.mma|archive-date=October 23, 2010}}</ref>

Nearly a year after his last bout, MacDonald fought and submitted [[Ryan Jensen (fighter)|Ryan Jensen]] via first-round triangle choke at [[UFC 129]] on April 30, 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2011/01/07/macdonald_return/ |title=MacDonald to make his return at UFC 129 - sportsnet.ca |access-date=2011-01-08 |archive-date=2011-01-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110111050247/http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2011/01/07/macdonald_return/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

MacDonald faced [[Alan Belcher]] on September 17, 2011 at [[UFC Fight Night 25]], losing via verbal submission due to strikes in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23749/belcher-vs-macdonald-yang-vs-mcgee-added-to-ufc-fight-night-25.mma|title=Belcher vs. MacDonald added to UFC Fight Night 25|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 26, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717111758/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23749/belcher-vs-macdonald-yang-vs-mcgee-added-to-ufc-fight-night-25.mma|archive-date=July 17, 2012}}</ref>

MacDonald faced [[Tom Lawlor]] on May 15, 2012 at [[2012 in UFC#UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier|UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27121/ufc-targets-event-for-may-15-at-virginias-patriot-center-possibly-ufc-on-fx-3.mma |title=UFC targets event for May 15 at Virginia's Patriot Center, possibly UFC on FX 3 |work=mmajunkie.com |date=January 25, 2012 |access-date=January 25, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128085026/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27121/ufc-targets-event-for-may-15-at-virginias-patriot-center-possibly-ufc-on-fx-3.mma |archive-date=January 28, 2012 }}</ref> He lost the fight via KO in the first round. On February 28, 2013, MacDonald announced his retirement from MMA, leaving his UFC record standing at 6-8.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://topmmanews.com/2013/02/28/jason-macdonald-retires-from-mma/|title=Jason MacDonald Retires From MMA|work=TopMMANews.com |date=February 28, 2013 |access-date=February 28, 2013}}</ref>

==MMA Business==
MacDonald owns and runs his own gym, Pure Fitness & MMA, located in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.purefitnessmma.com/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2022-07-10 |archive-date=2010-06-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612152507/http://www.purefitnessmma.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> He also runs his own fight promotion called Pure Fighting Championship.
He manages a number of Canadian professional MMA fighters, including Ryan Machan, Evan Sanguin, George Belanger and Derek Clark.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/bios/macdonald_jason/ |title=MacDonald, Jason - Sportsnet.ca |website=www.sportsnet.ca |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080511032434/http://www.sportsnet.ca/bios/macdonald_jason/ |archive-date=2008-05-11}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Jason and his wife Kelly have four children, sons Tristin and Keel and daughters Jett and True.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/cp/sports/061229/s122971A.html MacDonald has been on parental leave the last nine months from his job as a corrections officer at a medium-security federal institution in Bowden, Alta., after wife Kelly gave birth to daughter Jett.MacDonald and his wife also have two sons: eight-year-old Tristin and five-year-old Keel.]</ref><ref>[http://www2.sportsnet.ca/blogs/jason_macdonald/2007/12/15/migration_to_my_division/ On Friday morning our little girl arrived, weighing in at nine pounds, five ounces. We named her Tru. ]</ref>
MacDonald and his wife Kelly have four children, sons Tristin and Keel and daughters Jett and True.<ref>[http://www.cbc.ca/cp/sports/061229/s122971A.html MacDonald has been on parental leave the last nine months from his job as a corrections officer at a medium-security federal institution in Bowden, Alta., after wife Kelly gave birth to daughter Jett. MacDonald and his wife also have two sons: eight-year-old Tristin and five-year-old Keel.]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www2.sportsnet.ca/blogs/jason_macdonald/2007/12/15/migration_to_my_division/ |title=On Friday morning our little girl arrived, weighing in at nine pounds, five ounces. We named her Tru. |access-date=2007-12-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221084731/http://www2.sportsnet.ca/blogs/jason_macdonald/2007/12/15/migration_to_my_division/ |archive-date=2007-12-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Jason is also a CrossFit Trainer, and works for CrossFit HQ co-teaching the CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification course.
==MMA record==


==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Joe Doerksen]] </small>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Submission of the Night]] (Three times) <small>vs. [[Chris Leben]], [[Ed Herman (mixed martial artist)|Ed Herman]], [[Jason Lambert]] </small>
*'''Absolute Fighting Championships'''
**AFC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fcfighter.com/post/afc-8-results|title=Afc 8 Results}}</ref>

==Mixed martial arts record==
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|24-14
| align=center| 25–16
|2010-05-08
| [[Tom Lawlor]]
|{{no2}}Loss
| KO (punch)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[John Salter (fighter)|John Salter]]
| [[2012 in UFC#UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier|UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier]]
|[[UFC 113|UFC 113: Machida vs. Shogun 2]]
| {{dts|2012|May|15}}
|TKO (Leg Snapped Like Twig)
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 0:50
|2:42
| [[Fairfax, Virginia]], United States
|{{flagicon|CAN}} Montreal, Quebec, Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|24–13
| align=center| 25–15
|2010-04-23
| [[Alan Belcher]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (punches)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Horwich]]
| [[UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger]]
|LGIO MMA 1: MacDonald vs Horwich
| {{dts|2011|September|17}}
|Decision (Unanimous)
| align=center| 1
|3
| align=center| 3:48
|5:00
| [[New Orleans, Louisiana]], United States
|{{flagicon|CAN}} Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|23–13
| align=center| 25–14
|2010-03-20
| [[Ryan Jensen (fighter)|Ryan Jensen]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (triangle choke)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Vernon White]]
|[[W1 Bad Blood]]
| [[UFC 129]]
| {{dts|2011|April|30}}
|Submission (Triangle Choke)
| align=center| 1
|3
| align=center| 1:37
|2:12
|{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Montreal, Quebec]], [[Canada]]
| [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|22–13
| align=center| 24–14
|2009-12-04
| [[John Salter]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| TKO (leg injury)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Solomon Hutcherson]]
| [[UFC 113]]
|[[MFC 23|MFC 23: Unstoppable]]
| {{dts|2010|May|08}}
|Decision (Split)
| align=center| 1
|3
| align=center| 2:42
|5:00
|{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Edmonton, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Montreal|Montreal, Quebec]], Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|21–13
| align=center| 24–13
|2009-10-02
| [[Matt Horwich]]
|{{no2}}Loss
| Decision (unanimous)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Travis Lutter]]
| LGIO MMA 1: MacDonald vs Horwich
|[[MFC 22|MFC 22: Payoff]]
| {{dts|2010|April|23}}
|Decision (Unanimous)
| align=center| 3
|3
|5:00
| align=center| 5:00
||{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Edmonton, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|21–12
| align=center| 23–13
|2009-04-18
| [[Vernon White (fighter)|Vernon White]]
|{{no2}}Loss
| Submission (triangle choke)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Nate Quarry]]
| W-1 MMA 4: Bad Blood
|[[UFC 97|UFC 97: Redemption]]
| {{dts|2010|March|20}}
|TKO (Elbows)
| align=center| 3
|1
| align=center| 2:12
|2:27
||{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Montreal, Quebec]], [[Canada]]
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|21–11
| align=center| 22–13
|2008-12-13
| [[Solomon Hutcherson]]
|{{no2}}Loss
| Decision (split)
|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Wilson Gouveia]]
| [[MFC 23]]
|[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale|TUF 8 Finale]]
| {{dts|2009|December|04}}
|Submission (Elbows)
| align=center| 3
|1
| align=center| 5:00
|2:18
| [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], [[U.S.]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|21–10
| align=center| 21–13
|2008-09-06
| [[Travis Lutter]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Decision (unanimous)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jason Lambert]]
| [[MFC 22]]
|[[UFC 88|UFC 88: Breakthrough]]
| {{dts|2009|October|02}}
|Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
| align=center| 3
|2
| align=center| 5:00
|1:20
| [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Atlanta, Georgia]], [[U.S.]]
|
|<small>Won Submission of the Night honors<ref name="autogenerated1" /></small>
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|20–10
| align=center| 21–12
|2008-08-09
| [[Nate Quarry]]
|{{no2}}Loss
| TKO (elbows)
|{{flagicon|Brazil}} [[Demian Maia]]
|[[UFC 87|UFC 87: Seek and Destroy]]
| [[UFC 97]]
| {{dts|2009|April|18}}
|Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
| align=center| 1
|3
| align=center| 2:27
|2:44
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]], [[U.S.]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|20–9
| align=center| 21–11
|2008-04-19
| [[Wilson Gouveia]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (elbows)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Joe Doerksen]]
|[[UFC 83|UFC 83: Serra vs. St-Pierre 2]]
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale]]
| {{dts|2008|December|13}}
|TKO (Elbows)
| align=center| 1
|2
| align=center| 2:18
|0:56
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Montreal, Quebec]], [[Canada]]
|
|<small>Won Knockout of the Night honors</small>
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|19–9
| align=center| 21–10
|2007-10-20
| [[Jason Lambert]]
|{{no2}}Loss
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{flagicon|Japan}} [[Yushin Okami]]
|[[UFC 77|UFC 77: Hostile Territory]]
| [[UFC 88]]
| {{dts|2008|September|06}}
|Decision (Unanimous)
| align=center| 2
|3
| align=center| 1:20
|5:00
| [[Atlanta, Georgia]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], [[U.S.]]
| <small>Submission of the Night.</small>
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|19–8
| align=center| 20–10
|2007-06-16
| [[Demian Maia]]
|{{yes2}}Win||{{flagicon|USA}} [[Rory Singer]]
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|[[UFC 72|UFC 72: Victory]]
| [[UFC 87]]
|TKO (Punches and Elbows)
| {{dts|2008|August|09}}
|2
| align=center| 3
|3:18
| align=center| 2:44
|{{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Belfast]], [[Northern Ireland]]
| [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|18–8
| align=center| 20–9
|2007-03-03
| [[Joe Doerksen]]
|{{no2}}Loss
| TKO (elbows)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Rich Franklin]]
|[[UFC 68|UFC 68: The Uprising]]
| [[UFC 83]]
| {{dts|2008|April|19}}
|TKO (Corner Stoppage)
| align=center| 2
|2
| align=center| 0:54
|5:00
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Columbus, Ohio]], [[U.S.]]
| <small>Knockout of the Night.</small>
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|18–7
| align=center| 19–9
|2006-12-30
| [[Yushin Okami]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Decision (unanimous)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Leben]]
|[[UFC 66|UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2]]
| [[UFC 77]]
| {{dts|2007|October|20}}
|Technical Submission (Modified [[Guillotine Choke]])
| align=center| 3
|2
| align=center| 5:00
|4:03
| [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], [[U.S.]]
|
|<small>Won Submission of the Night honors<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://www.sherdog.com/news/news.asp?n_id=7907 MacDonald Doesn't Want Off the Ride<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref></small>
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|17–7
| align=center| 19–8
|2006-10-10
| [[Rory Singer]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| TKO (punches and elbows)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ed Herman (fighter)|Ed Herman]]
| [[UFC 72]]
|[[Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter]]
| {{dts|2007|June|16}}
|Submission ([[Triangle Choke]])
| align=center| 2
|1
| align=center| 3:18
|2:43
| [[Belfast]], Northern Ireland
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Hollywood, Florida]], [[U.S.]]
|
|<small>Won Submission of the Night honors<ref name="autogenerated1" /></small>
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|16–7
| align=center| 18–8
|2006-09-08
| [[Rich Franklin]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| TKO (corner stoppage)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Neil Berry (fighter)|Neil Berry]]
| [[UFC 68]]
|[[Mixed Fighting Championship|MFC]] 10: Unfinished Business
| {{dts|2007|March|03}}
|Submission ([[Rear Naked Choke]])
| align=center| 2
|1
| align=center| 5:00
|1:39
| [[Columbus, Ohio]], United States
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Edmonton, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|15–7
| align=center| 18–7
|2006-07-22
| [[Chris Leben]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (guillotine choke)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Fritz Paul]]
| [[UFC 66]]
|ECC 3: East Coast Warriors
| {{dts|2006|December|30}}
|Technical Submission (Kimura)
| align=center| 2
|1
| align=center| 4:03
|2:14
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Halifax Regional Municipality|Halifax, Nova Scotia]], [[Canada]]
| <small>Submission of the Night.</small>
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|14–7
| align=center| 17–7
|2006-06-30
| [[Ed Herman (mixed martial artist)|Ed Herman]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (triangle choke)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jerry Spiegel]]
| [[Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter]]
|ECC 2: Collision Course
| {{dts|2006|October|10}}
|TKO (Punches)
| align=center| 1
|2
| align=center| 2:43
|0:33
| [[Hollywood, Florida]], United States
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Moncton, New Brunswick]], [[Canada]]
| <small>Submission of the Night.</small>
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|13–7
| align=center| 16–7
|2006-04-29
| Neil Berry
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Gideon Ray]]
| MFC 10: Unfinished Business
|Extreme Cage Combat 1
| {{dts|2006|September|08}}
|Decision (Unanimous)
| align=center| 1
|3
| align=center| 1:39
|5:00
| [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Halifax Regional Municipality|Halifax, Nova Scotia]], [[Canada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|12–7
| align=center| 15–7
|2006-03-10
| Fritz Paul
|{{no2}}Loss
| Technical Submission (kimura)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Patrick Côté (fighter)|Patrick Cote]]
| ECC 3: East Coast Warriors
|[[Mixed Fighting Championship|MFC]] 9: No Excuses
| {{dts|2006|July|22}}
|Submission ([[Rear Naked Choke]])
| align=center| 1
|5
| align=center| 2:14
|3:35
| [[Halifax Regional Municipality|Halifax, Nova Scotia]], Canada
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Edmonton, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|12–6
| align=center| 14–7
|2005-11-25
| Jerry Spiegel
|{{no2}}Loss
| TKO (punches)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Kalib Starnes]]
| ECC 2: Collision Course
|National Fighting Challenge 5
| {{dts|2006|June|30}}
|TKO (Punches from Mount)
| align=center| 2
|1
| align=center| 0:33
|4:37
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[North Vancouver, British Columbia]], [[Canada]]
| [[Moncton, New Brunswick]], Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|12–5
| align=center| 13–7
|2005-10-22
| [[Gideon Ray]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Decision (unanimous)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Joe Doerksen]]
| Extreme Cage Combat 1
|UCW 3: Caged Inferno
| {{dts|2006|April|29}}
|Submission ([[Rear Naked Choke]])
| align=center| 3
|4
| align=center| 5:00
|4:37
| [[Halifax Regional Municipality|Halifax, Nova Scotia]], Canada
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Winnipeg, Manitoba]], [[Canada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|11–5
| align=center| 12–7
|2005-09-09
| [[Patrick Côté (fighter)|Patrick Cote]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Chris Fontaine]]
| MFC 9: No Excuses
|[[Mixed Fighting Championship|MFC]] 8: Resurrection
| {{dts|2006|March|10}}
|Submission ([[Rear Naked Choke]])
| align=center| 5
|2
| align=center| 1:55
|?
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Edmonton, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada
|
|
|-
|-
|10–5
|2005-07-15
| {{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 12–6
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Shonie Carter]]
| [[Kalib Starnes]]
|[[TKO Major League MMA|TKO]] 21: Collision
| TKO (punches)
|Decision
| National Fighting Challenge 5
|3
| {{dts|2005|November|25}}
|5:00
| align=center| 1
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Montreal, Quebec]], [[Canada]]
| align=center| 4:37
|
| [[North Vancouver (city)|North Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], Canada
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|10–4
| align=center| 12–5
|2005-05-20
| [[Joe Doerksen]]
|{{no2}}Loss
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Marvin Eastman]]
| Ultimate Cage Wars 3
|WEF: Sin City
| {{dts|2005|October|22}}
|Decision (Unanimous)
| align=center| 4
|3
| align=center| 4:37
|5:00
| [[Winnipeg, Manitoba]], Canada
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], [[U.S.]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|10–3
| align=center| 11–5
|2005-04-16
| Chris Fontaine
|{{no2}}Loss
| Submission (rear naked choke)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Jason Brilz]]
| MFC 8: Resurrection
|[[King of the Cage|KOTC]]: Edmonton
| {{dts|2005|September|09}}
|Decision (Split)
| align=center| 2
|2
| align=center| 2:12
|5:00
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Edmonton, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|10–2
| align=center| 10–5
|2004-10-16
| [[Shonie Carter]]
|{{no2}}Loss
| Decision (unanimous)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Horwich]]
| TKO 21: Collision
|Extreme Fighting Challenge 3
| {{dts|2005|July|15}}
|Submission ([[Armbar]])
| align=center| 3
|1
| align=center| 5:00
|N/A
| Montreal, Quebec, Canada
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Prince George, British Columbia]], [[Canada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|10–1
| align=center| 10–4
|2004-05-01
| [[Marvin Eastman]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Decision (unanimous)
|{{flagicon|France}} [[Antony Rea]]
| WEF: Sin City
|[[All-style Fighting Competition|AFC]] 8: Absolute Fighting Championships 8
| {{dts|2005|May|20}}
|Submission (Scarf Hold Armlock)
| align=center| 3
|1
| align=center| 5:00
|2:22
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fort Lauderdale, U.S.]], [[U.S.]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|9–1
| align=center| 10–3
|2003-07-24
| [[Jason Brilz]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Decision (split)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Ulysses Castro]]
| KOTC:: Edmonton
|[[All-style Fighting Competition|AFC]] 1: Adrenaline Fighting Championships 1
| {{dts|2005|April|16}}
|Submission ([[Rear Naked Choke]])
| align=center| 2
|2
| align=center| 5:00
|2:49
| [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Langley, British Columbia (city)|Langley, British Columbia]], [[Canada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|8–1
| align=center| 10–2
|2003-02-22
| [[Matt Horwich]]
|{{no2}}Loss
| Submission (armbar)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Bill Mahood]]
| Extreme Fighting Challenge 3
|[[Mixed Fighting Championship|MFC]] 7: Undisputed
| {{dts|2004|October|16}}
|TKO (Punches)
| align=center| 1
|2
| align=center| N/A
|3:02
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Slave Lake, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Prince George, British Columbia]], Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|8–0
| align=center| 10–1
|2002-11-29
| Antony Rea
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (scarf hold armlock)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Jeromie Sills]]
|[[Mixed Fighting Championship|MFC]] 6: Road To Gold
| Absolute Fighting Championships 8
| {{dts|2004|May|01}}
|Submission ([[Triangle Choke]])
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 2:22
|N/A
| [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]], United States
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Lethbridge, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| {{small|Won the vacant AFC Light Heavyweight Championship.}}
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|7–0
| align=center| 9–1
|2002-09-21
| Ulysses Castro
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Yan Pellerin]]
|[[Mixed Fighting Championship|MFC]]: Unplugged
| Adrenaline Fighting Championships 1
| {{dts|2003|July|24}}
|Submission ([[Heel Hook]])
| align=center| 2
|1
| align=center| 2:49
|N/A
| [[Langley, British Columbia (city)|Langley, British Columbia]], Canada
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Edmonton, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
|
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|6–0
| align=center| 8–1
|2002-06-01
| Bill Mahood
|{{yes2}}Win
| TKO (punches)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Cameron Brown (fighter)|Cameron Brown]]
| MFC 7: Undisputed
|[[Mixed Fighting Championship|MFC]] 5: Sweet Redemption
| {{dts|2003|May|31}}
|Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
| align=center| 2
|2
| align=center| 3:02
|4:09
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Edmonton, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Slave Lake, Alberta]], Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|5–0
| align=center| 8–0
|2002-03-03
| Jeromie Sills
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (triangle choke)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Shannon Ritch]]
| MFC 6: Road To Gold
|[[Mixed Fighting Championship|MFC]] 4: New Groundz
| {{dts|2003|February|22}}
|Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 1:54
|1:55
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Calgary, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Lethbridge, Alberta]], Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|4–0
| align=center| 7–0
|2001-11-24
| Yan Pellerin
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (heel hook)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Chris Peak]]
| MFC: Unplugged
|[[Mixed Fighting Championship|MFC]] 3: Canadian Pride
| {{dts|2002|November|29}}
|Submission ([[Keylock]])
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| N/A
|1:54
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Grand Prairie, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|3–0
| align=center| 6–0
|2000-04-30
| Cameron Brown
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Bill Mahood]]
|[[MFC 2|MFC 2: Rumble at the Jungle]]
| MFC 5: Sweet Redemption
| {{dts|2002|September|21}}
|Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke)
| align=center| 2
|3
| align=center| 4:09
|1:17
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Edmonton, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|2–0
| align=center| 5–0
|2000-11-12
| [[Shannon Ritch]]
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Shane Biever]]
| MFC 4: New Groundz
|NLO 2: Northern Lights Out
| {{dts|2002|June|01}}
|Submission (Choke)
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 2:45
|N/A
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Calgary, Alberta]], Canada
|
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|1–0
| align=center| 4–0
|1999-12-18
| Chris Peak
|{{yes2}}Win
| Submission (keylock)
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Ken Manderson]]
| MFC 3: Canadian Pride
|Punch n' Crunch
| {{dts|2002|March|03}}
|Submission ([[Armbar]])
| align=center| 1
|1
| align=center| 1:54
|N/A
|{{flagicon|Canada}} [[Calgary, Alberta]], [[Canada]]
| [[Grande Prairie]], [[Alberta]], Canada
|
|
|}

==Theme Music==
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|-
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|-
| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #f0f0f0"|'''Event'''
| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #f0f0f0"|'''Song Title'''
| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #f0f0f0"|'''Artist'''
| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #f0f0f0"|'''Album'''
|-
|[[MFC 22]]
|[[Turn The Page]]
|[[Metallica]]
|[[Garage Inc.]]
|-
|[[UFC 97]]
|[[Turn The Page]]
|[[Metallica]]
|[[Garage Inc.]]
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|[[UFC 88]]
| align=center| 3–0
|[[Turn The Page]]
| Bill Mahood
|[[Metallica]]
| Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[Garage Inc.]]
| [[2001 in Maximum Fighting Championship#MFC 2: Rumble at the Jungle|MFC 2: Rumble at the Jungle]]
| {{dts|2001|November|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 1:17
| [[Edmonton]], Alberta, Canada
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|[[UFC 87]]
| align=center| 2–0
|[[Turn The Page]]
| Shane Biever
|[[Metallica]]
| Submission (choke)
|[[Garage Inc.]]
| Northern Lights Out
| {{dts|2000|April|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| [[Alberta]], Canada
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|[[UFC 72]]
| align=center| 1–0
|[[Turn The Page]]
| Ken Manderson
|[[Metallica]]
| Submission (armbar)
|[[Garage Inc.]]
| Punch and Crunch
|-
| {{dts|1999|December|18}}
|[[UFC 68]]
| align=center| 1
|[[Turn The Page]]
| align=center| N/A
|[[Metallica]]
| [[Calgary, Alberta]], Canada
|[[Garage Inc.]]
|-
|
{{end}}
|[[UFC 66]]
|[[The Enemy (Godsmack song)|The Enemy]]
|[[Godsmack]]
|[[IV (Godsmack album)|IV]]
|-
|[[Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter|UFC: The Final Chapter]]
|[[The Enemy (Godsmack song)|The Enemy]]
|[[Godsmack]]
|[[IV (Godsmack album)|IV]]
|-
{{end box}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Sherdog|id=4389|name=Jason MacDonald}}
*{{Sherdog}}
*[http://www2.sportsnet.ca/blogs/jason_macdonald/ Jason MacDonald Blog]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071127090104/http://www2.sportsnet.ca/blogs/jason_macdonald/ Jason MacDonald Blog]
*[http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Jason-Macdonald Official UFC Profile]

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Latest revision as of 00:30, 30 October 2024

For the hockey player, see Jason MacDonald (ice hockey). For the Canadian politician, see Jason MacDonald (politician).
Jason MacDonald
BornJason Anthony MacDonald
(1975-06-03) June 3, 1975 (age 49)
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada
Other namesThe Athlete
ResidenceRed Deer, Alberta, Canada
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach80 in (203 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
TeamPure Fitness
Gracie Barra Calgary
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active1999–2013
Mixed martial arts record
Total41
Wins25
By knockout3
By submission19
By decision3
Losses16
By knockout6
By submission5
By decision5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jason Anthony MacDonald (born June 3, 1975) is a Canadian former mixed martial artist. A professional from 1999 until 2013, he is perhaps best remembered for his two stints in the UFC, but also fought for King of the Cage, and the Maximum Fighting Championship. Known for his grappling skills, 19 of his 25 career wins came by way of submission.

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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MacDonald began his career in local Canadian promotions, including the MFC, racking up a 16-7 professional record which included wins over UFC veterans Joe Doerksen, Gideon Ray, and Bill Mahood.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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MacDonald made his UFC debut on October 10, 2006, at Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter against the favored The Ultimate Fighter 3 finalist Ed Herman. In an upset, MacDonald won the bout via triangle choke in the first round. MacDonald followed up the performance with a win over The Ultimate Fighter 1 veteran Chris Leben via modified guillotine choke in the second round. Both victories earned Submission of the Night honors.

MacDonald lost in competition at UFC 68 with a match-up against Rich Franklin in his first appearance since losing the UFC Middleweight Championship to Anderson Silva. Franklin mounted MacDonald in the final seconds of round two, causing enough injury to MacDonald's left eye area that his corner advised him to throw in the towel, and Franklin was declared the winner.

At UFC 72, MacDonald rebounded from his loss to Franklin with a second-round TKO victory over Rory Singer. This marked his third victory over The Ultimate Fighter veterans.

At UFC 77, MacDonald faced Yushin Okami, who was coming off a loss to Franklin in a title contention elimination bout. MacDonald lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

MacDonald fell back from the defeat at UFC 83, defeating Joe Doerksen via TKO (elbows) in the second round and earning a $75,000 bonus for Knockout of the Night in the process.[1] A small controversy erupted after MacDonald landed two hammerfists after it appeared the fight had been stopped. In an interview the day after the fight, MacDonald explained that the referee had instructed him to continue fighting and had even apologized to him for his error in judgment.[2]

At UFC 87, MacDonald faced Brazilian Demian Maia. The fight took place almost completely on the ground, with MacDonald escaping numerous submission attempts. Ultimately in the third round, Maia locked in a rear-naked choke for the victory.

Only a month later, MacDonald went on to fight as a replacement for Jason Day at UFC 88. He won against Jason Lambert at 1:20 of round two by rear-naked choke, earning his third Submission of the Night bonus.

MacDonald followed up with a bout at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs Team Mir Finale against Wilson Gouveia. MacDonald lost the fight via submission due to elbows after being dropped with a glancing left jab by Gouveia and pounded on for the stoppage.

At UFC 97, MacDonald suffered a first-round TKO loss to Nate Quarry due to elbows from a mounted position.

Despite earlier suggestions from Dana White that MacDonald's position in the UFC roster was safe despite his recent lack of success, the UFC released MacDonald several weeks later. Matchmaker Joe Silva commented that the door would be left open for MacDonald to return should he earn a few more victories in smaller promotions.[3]

Post-UFC Release

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At the MFC 21 event on May 15, 2009, MacDonald announced that he was returning to the Canadian promotion Maximum Fighting Championship. He fought Travis Lutter in the main event of MFC 22 on October 2, 2009, losing a unanimous decision.

Jason MacDonald faced TUF 3 competitor and fellow UFC veteran Solomon Hutcherson at MFC 23 defeating him by split decision giving MacDonald his fifth victory over a TUF competitor.

On March 20, 2010, MacDonald replaced Denis Kang in the main event of W1 Bad Blood. He defeated Vernon White in the 3rd round via triangle choke.

On April 23, 2010, MacDonald defeated Matt Horwich via unanimous decision in the main event of the very first Let's Get It On MMA tournament event.

Return to the UFC

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MacDonald returned to the UFC and faced up and coming wrestler John Salter on May 8, 2010, at UFC 113, replacing an injured Nick Catone.[4] After 2:42 of the first round, MacDonald's leg broke during a takedown attempt by Salter and the fight was stopped, declaring Salter the winner by TKO due to injury.

MacDonald was scheduled to face Rafael Natal on December 11, 2010, at UFC 124,[5] but pulled out of the fight after suffering an injury in training.[6]

Nearly a year after his last bout, MacDonald fought and submitted Ryan Jensen via first-round triangle choke at UFC 129 on April 30, 2011.[7]

MacDonald faced Alan Belcher on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25, losing via verbal submission due to strikes in the first round.[8]

MacDonald faced Tom Lawlor on May 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier.[9] He lost the fight via KO in the first round. On February 28, 2013, MacDonald announced his retirement from MMA, leaving his UFC record standing at 6-8.[10]

MMA Business

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MacDonald owns and runs his own gym, Pure Fitness & MMA, located in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada.[11] He also runs his own fight promotion called Pure Fighting Championship. He manages a number of Canadian professional MMA fighters, including Ryan Machan, Evan Sanguin, George Belanger and Derek Clark.[12]

Personal life

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MacDonald and his wife Kelly have four children, sons Tristin and Keel and daughters Jett and True.[13][14]

Jason is also a CrossFit Trainer, and works for CrossFit HQ co-teaching the CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification course.

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
41 matches 25 wins 16 losses
By knockout 3 6
By submission 19 5
By decision 3 5
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 25–16 Tom Lawlor KO (punch) UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier May 15, 2012 1 0:50 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Loss 25–15 Alan Belcher Submission (punches) UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger September 17, 2011 1 3:48 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 25–14 Ryan Jensen Submission (triangle choke) UFC 129 April 30, 2011 1 1:37 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss 24–14 John Salter TKO (leg injury) UFC 113 May 8, 2010 1 2:42 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 24–13 Matt Horwich Decision (unanimous) LGIO MMA 1: MacDonald vs Horwich April 23, 2010 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 23–13 Vernon White Submission (triangle choke) W-1 MMA 4: Bad Blood March 20, 2010 3 2:12 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 22–13 Solomon Hutcherson Decision (split) MFC 23 December 4, 2009 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 21–13 Travis Lutter Decision (unanimous) MFC 22 October 2, 2009 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 21–12 Nate Quarry TKO (elbows) UFC 97 April 18, 2009 1 2:27 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss 21–11 Wilson Gouveia Submission (elbows) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir Finale December 13, 2008 1 2:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 21–10 Jason Lambert Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 88 September 6, 2008 2 1:20 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Submission of the Night.
Loss 20–10 Demian Maia Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 87 August 9, 2008 3 2:44 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 20–9 Joe Doerksen TKO (elbows) UFC 83 April 19, 2008 2 0:54 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Knockout of the Night.
Loss 19–9 Yushin Okami Decision (unanimous) UFC 77 October 20, 2007 3 5:00 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win 19–8 Rory Singer TKO (punches and elbows) UFC 72 June 16, 2007 2 3:18 Belfast, Northern Ireland
Loss 18–8 Rich Franklin TKO (corner stoppage) UFC 68 March 3, 2007 2 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win 18–7 Chris Leben Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 66 December 30, 2006 2 4:03 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 17–7 Ed Herman Submission (triangle choke) Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter October 10, 2006 1 2:43 Hollywood, Florida, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 16–7 Neil Berry Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 10: Unfinished Business September 8, 2006 1 1:39 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 15–7 Fritz Paul Technical Submission (kimura) ECC 3: East Coast Warriors July 22, 2006 1 2:14 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Win 14–7 Jerry Spiegel TKO (punches) ECC 2: Collision Course June 30, 2006 2 0:33 Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Win 13–7 Gideon Ray Decision (unanimous) Extreme Cage Combat 1 April 29, 2006 3 5:00 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Loss 12–7 Patrick Cote Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 9: No Excuses March 10, 2006 5 1:55 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 12–6 Kalib Starnes TKO (punches) National Fighting Challenge 5 November 25, 2005 1 4:37 North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win 12–5 Joe Doerksen Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Cage Wars 3 October 22, 2005 4 4:37 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win 11–5 Chris Fontaine Submission (rear naked choke) MFC 8: Resurrection September 9, 2005 2 2:12 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 10–5 Shonie Carter Decision (unanimous) TKO 21: Collision July 15, 2005 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss 10–4 Marvin Eastman Decision (unanimous) WEF: Sin City May 20, 2005 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 10–3 Jason Brilz Decision (split) KOTC:: Edmonton April 16, 2005 2 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 10–2 Matt Horwich Submission (armbar) Extreme Fighting Challenge 3 October 16, 2004 1 N/A Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Win 10–1 Antony Rea Submission (scarf hold armlock) Absolute Fighting Championships 8 May 1, 2004 1 2:22 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Won the vacant AFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 9–1 Ulysses Castro Submission (rear-naked choke) Adrenaline Fighting Championships 1 July 24, 2003 2 2:49 Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 8–1 Bill Mahood TKO (punches) MFC 7: Undisputed May 31, 2003 2 3:02 Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada
Win 8–0 Jeromie Sills Submission (triangle choke) MFC 6: Road To Gold February 22, 2003 1 1:54 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win 7–0 Yan Pellerin Submission (heel hook) MFC: Unplugged November 29, 2002 1 N/A Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 6–0 Cameron Brown Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 5: Sweet Redemption September 21, 2002 2 4:09 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 5–0 Shannon Ritch Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 4: New Groundz June 1, 2002 1 2:45 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 4–0 Chris Peak Submission (keylock) MFC 3: Canadian Pride March 3, 2002 1 1:54 Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Win 3–0 Bill Mahood Technical Submission (guillotine choke) MFC 2: Rumble at the Jungle November 24, 2001 3 1:17 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 2–0 Shane Biever Submission (choke) Northern Lights Out April 30, 2000 1 N/A Alberta, Canada
Win 1–0 Ken Manderson Submission (armbar) Punch and Crunch December 18, 1999 1 N/A Calgary, Alberta, Canada

References

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  1. ^ "Goulet, Hironaka, MacDonald and Maia earn UFC 83 bonuses". mmajunkie.com. April 20, 2008. Archived from the original on April 22, 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
  2. ^ "MacDonald Discusses Big Win". sherdog.com. April 20, 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-21.
  3. ^ "Jason MacDonald confirms he's been cut from UFC's roster of fighters". MMAJunkie.com. May 4, 2009. Archived from the original on May 7, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2009.
  4. ^ Steven Marrocco. "Source: Jason MacDonald will face John Salter at UFC 113 in May". MMAjunkie. Archived from the original on 2010-04-30.
  5. ^ "Jason MacDonald Makes Return From Broken Leg vs. Rafael Natal at UFC 124". mmafighting.com. 2010-10-06.
  6. ^ "Jason MacDonald out, Rafael Natal faces newcomer Jesse Bongfeldt at UFC 124". mmajunkie.com. October 20, 2010. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010.
  7. ^ "MacDonald to make his return at UFC 129 - sportsnet.ca". Archived from the original on 2011-01-11. Retrieved 2011-01-08.
  8. ^ "Belcher vs. MacDonald added to UFC Fight Night 25". mmajunkie.com. May 26, 2011. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012.
  9. ^ "UFC targets event for May 15 at Virginia's Patriot Center, possibly UFC on FX 3". mmajunkie.com. January 25, 2012. Archived from the original on January 28, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2012.
  10. ^ "Jason MacDonald Retires From MMA". TopMMANews.com. February 28, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-12. Retrieved 2022-07-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "MacDonald, Jason - Sportsnet.ca". www.sportsnet.ca. Archived from the original on 2008-05-11.
  13. ^ MacDonald has been on parental leave the last nine months from his job as a corrections officer at a medium-security federal institution in Bowden, Alta., after wife Kelly gave birth to daughter Jett. MacDonald and his wife also have two sons: eight-year-old Tristin and five-year-old Keel.
  14. ^ "On Friday morning our little girl arrived, weighing in at nine pounds, five ounces. We named her Tru". Archived from the original on 2007-12-21. Retrieved 2007-12-24.
  15. ^ "Afc 8 Results".
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