The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the first organization ever to present MMA through the sport-season format of Regular Season, Playoffs, and Championship format, today announced the signing of former World Champion and MMA superstar Rory MacDonald (21-6-1) to an exclusive, multi-year contract. MacDonald will make his debut in PFL 2020 Season and will compete for the welterweight title and $1 million belt.
“Rory MacDonald is a champion, world-class fighter, and MMA star,” said Peter Murray, CEO of the Professional Fighters League. “Rory is a game-changer for the PFL and this signing illustrates our commitment to not only develop great fighters in our league, but to also attract and sign the best MMA fighters who want to control their own destiny.”
MacDonald joins PFL after a two-year run with Bellator, where he defeated Douglas Lima in 2018 to win the promotion’s welterweight title. Prior to Bellator, MacDonald spent six years in the UFC, with a 9-4 record including big wins over Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and B.J. Penn.
“I’m excited to join the PFL where every year the world championship and $1 million belt is there for the best fighter, without any games or politics,” said MacDonald. “I believe in the PFL’s sport-season format and fighter-first commitment. I can’t wait to show all the fans and the ESPN audience what I can do while looking to add the PFL Welterweight World Championship title to my fight legacy.”
The 2019 PFL Welterweight Championship pits Ray Cooper III against David Michaud, one of six world title fights taking place on New Year’s Eve at Madison Square Garden, live on ESPN2 from 7-11 pm ET. Rory MacDonald will be on hand to size up his 2020 competition.
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