Douglas Lima ‘Definitely Surprised’ Rory MacDonald Left Bellator for PFL.

I spoke to him today about the decision to leave Bellator and the surprising end to his run there. Having been a professional competitor since 2005, he is a former UFC top contender who obtained an overall record of (9-4) with the promotion, and also a former King of the Cage Lightweight Champion Rory MacDonald sent shockwaves across the mixed martial arts world when it was announced that he had signed a multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL…
Former Bellator welterweight champ MacDonald signs with PFL By DAN GELSTON December 18, 2019 GMT FILE - In this July 11, 2015, file photo, Rory MacDonald, right, fights Robbie Lawler during a welterweight mixed martial arts title bout at UFC 189 in Las Vegas. Former Bellator welterweight champion and UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald made news this week when he became the most high profile name to sign with PFL.

"I plan to be the boss of the division" – @rory_macdonald , is eager to fight in 2020! He now says he wants to fight for 10 more years. Witness the Knockout Of The Night with the … MacDonald (21-6-1) has been an elite fighter for years, taking on the biggest names and fighting for championships across multiple promotions. Yesterday. PFL is expected to go all-in for its third season and MacDonald is ideally going to be first of many free-agent signings for the promotion . The PFL has a regular season with a points system — of which MacDonald will be competing at welterweight next year — where the top eight fighters enter the playoffs. Name: From: Birthday: Height: Weight: Reach: Leg Reach: Points: Ranking: The former UFC title contender and Bellator welterweight champion has signed an exclusive multifight deal with the PFL, MacDonald and PFL officials told ESPN. Rory MacDonald is taking his talents to the Professional Fighters League. Cooper (20-7-1 MMA, 7-2-1 PFL) won the 2019 welterweight season, capturing the title and $1 million dollars. Ray Cooper III has his eyes on multiple matchups for the upcoming PFL season. MacDonald will be a guest on Wednesday's episode of Ariel Helwani's MMA Show to discuss his decision to sign with the PFL. MacDonald (21-6-1) most recently fought for Bellator in October. Rory MacDonald is off to PFL. MacDonald could debut in the division as early as May 2020 when the next PFL season opens. As MacDonald sits at the Hulu Theater and observes the action Tuesday night, he wants to help the PFL grow and be one of its main focal points of 2020 — and beyond. Before the fight happened, MacDonald spoke to the PFL broadcast team about how he sees his 2020 going. 0:26. As MacDonald sits at the Hulu Theater and observes the action Tuesday night, he wants to help the PFL grow and be one of its main focal points of 2020 — and beyond. The quarterfinals and semifinals then take place on the same night with the final two competing in the PFL Finals on a later date to not only become the division’s champion, but also take home a $1 million prize. MacDonald, the former UFC title contender and former Bellator welterweight champion, recently left Bellator and signed with PFL ahead of its third season. Rory MacDonald Signs with PFL, Plans to Debut During 2020 Regular Season By Tristen Critchfield Dec 18, 2019 Rory MacDonald will be hunting for a championship in a new promotion next year. MacDonald could debut in the division as early as May 2020 when the next PFL season opens.

Rory Joseph MacDonald (born July 22, 1989) is a Canadian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Professional Fighters League, and is a former Bellator Welterweight World Champion. "I plan to be the boss of the division" – @rory_macdonald , is eager to fight in 2020! Before the fight happened, MacDonald spoke to the PFL broadcast team about how he sees his 2020 going.