Rory MacDonald scores first-round finish in PFL debut
April 30, 2021
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) continued its unparalleled 2021 season at Ocean City Casino resort, in Atlantic City, N.J. The eight-fight event featured a statement win from Rory MacDonald, a dominating performance by Ray Cooper III, and a first round knockout by Cezar Ferreira, securing the second fastest knockout in PFL history.
Making his highly anticipated PFL debut, Rory “The Red King” MacDonald defeated Curtis Millender, landing several significant strikes before locking in a rear-naked choke to emerge victorious in his maiden appearance inside the SmartCage. With a vicious body slam, Ray Cooper III handed Jason Ponet a swift submission defeat in the first round as he started his mission for a repeat title in the Welterweight division. Cezar Ferreira, meanwhile, secured the second fastest knockout (0:37) in PFL Light Heavyweight history with a flurry of punches to take down Nick Roehrick with
MacDonald (21-6-1) says the break has made him a better fighter. I got to work on a lot of things and make improvements and get stronger in different areas, he said in an interview. I felt like the biggest thing was for me to take a mental break from the sport and come back fresh.
Millender (18-6-0) promises high-level striking, crazy speed and crazy creativity.
MacDonald and Millender are headlining PFL 2 at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
The Professional Fighters League, formerly known as the World Series of Fighting, works on a set schedule unlike other MMA promotions. The 2021 campaign, featuring six weight classes, started April 23 with each fighter having two bouts during the promotion s regular season.
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MacDonald (21-6-1) says the break has made him a better fighter. I got to work on a lot of things and make improvements and get stronger in different areas, he said in an interview. I felt like the biggest thing was for me to take a mental break from the sport and come back fresh.
Millender (18-6-0) promises high-level striking, crazy speed and crazy creativity.
MacDonald and Millender are headlining PFL 2 at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J.
The Professional Fighters League, formerly known as the World Series of Fighting, works on a set schedule unlike other MMA promotions. The 2021 campaign, featuring six weight classes, started April 23 with each fighter having two bouts during the promotion s regular season.
Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald ready for PFL debut weyburnreview.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from weyburnreview.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.