UFC president Dana White expressed an opinion about a career of Rory MacDonald after the Canadian left the promotion. In particular, White said that the fight with Robbie Lawler at UFC 189 changed Rory for good.
"You know, there are different situations. Sometimes, boys and girls want to retire or do something else, then they leave. There are fighters whom I let go, because it's time. At the same time, there are other places where they can earn money. As for Rory, I think it's not the same guy who was going to fight with Robbie Lawler... "