PFL 3 Weigh In at the Esports Stadium Arlington in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, May 5, 2022. (Cooper Neill / PFL)
Rory MacDonald obtained an enormous win over Brett Cooper to kick off the PFL’s 2022 season.
The Pro Fighters League signed Rory MacDonald after a profitable run in Bellator, hoping that he’d be an enormous star for the model. His debut season with PFL in 2021 didn’t go as deliberate, going simply 1-2 within the promotion. So it’s obtained to really feel good for MacDonald who opened up the 2022 season with a rare-naked choke submission win over Brett Cooper.
The combat didn’t final lengthy, and MacDonald confirmed that his change in camps may repay. He obtained Cooper on the bottom mid-way by way of the primary and began hammering him with pictures. Cooper lined up however gave up his neck, and MacDonald snatched that like a free beer at a baseball sport.
MacDonald now will get six factors and sits atop the PFL’s welterweight standings.
Rory MacDonald must dominate the PFL’s 2022 season
Ever since his tie to Jon Fitch again in Bellator, MacDonald has questioned his need to combat at instances. It’s clearly a psychological concern why MacDonald loses as usually as he does, as he’s clearly extra gifted than anybody he’s ever fought. He’s solely 32-years-old and whereas he has a variety of injury on his physique, he’s nonetheless very a lot in his prime. He wants a giant yr out of the PFL if he hopes to not go down as a one-hit-wonder together with his lone title win being in Bellator.
The PFL additionally wants him to do nicely, as he’s marketable and well-liked, and has shut ties with MMA legends. If the PFL can get him successful, then they’ll be capable to depend on extra than simply Kayla Harrison.
