No fighter goes to sneeze at $1 million, the highest prize within the PFL 2021 event.
However for Rory MacDonald, no stranger to high-profile fights beneath the UFC and Bellator MMA banners, his debut for PFL represents extra than simply the chance to line his pockets. “Purple King” needs to jumpstart a brand new period in his fight sports activities profession.
“Much more so than the factors, it’s simply my very own targets and targets on this sport,” MacDonald mentioned. “Going ahead, I really feel like this can be a new period in my profession and I had a number of time to replicate on how I need to go away my footprint on this sport. I need to go on the market and struggle with no regrets. I need to end like I’ve been recognized for earlier in my profession.”
MacDonald (21-6-1) is coming off a choice loss to Douglas Lima for Bellator MMA, the place he compiled a Three-2 mark with one draw. “Purple King” is scheduled to struggle fellow UFC welterweight veteran Curtis Millender this Thursday evening (April 29) in Atlantic Metropolis, NJ.
The PFL principal card will air stay on ESPN2.