R. MacDonald submitted C. Millender in the first round. Photo: Instagram
The premiere of Rory McDonald in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) couldn't have been more exciting. Without giving Curtis Millender a chance, the Canadian submitted his opponent just over three minutes into the first round. The duel was valid for the 2021 welterweight season tournament (up to 77,1k). The show took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey (USA).
THE FIGHT
The main fight began with the two athletes studying each other and with little effectiveness. In the second half of the first round, Rory McDonald put Curtis Millender down and went for the back. The North American tried to free himself but the 'Red King' worked calmly in the transitions trying to get a submission. The North American couldn't resist Rory's ground game and the Canadian secured the rear naked choke. Millender only had time to give the 'three taps' and the fight was over.
In his PFL debut, Rory showed why he is one of the main candidates for the 2021 light heavyweight (under 77,1kg) season title. After becoming champion in Bellator, the Canadian is going all out in search of another belt in his career. He now has a record of 22 wins and seven losses.
In turn, Curtis Millender, who replaced David Michaud (Rory's original opponent), was easy prey for his first opponent of the season. The North American will now have one more fight to try to qualify for the knockout stage. 'Curtious' now boasts a record of 18 wins and seven losses.
PFL 2 Results 2021
MAIN CARD
Welterweight Weight: Rory McDonald submitted Curtis Millender with a rear naked choke at 3m38s of R1
Welterweight Weight: Ray Cooper III finished Jason Ponet with a katagatame 1m23s into R1
Welterweight: João Zeferino defeated Gleison Tibau by unanimous decision from the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight: Emiliano Sordi defeated Chris Camozzi via unanimous decision (29-28, 28-27, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light Heavyweight: Antonio Shoe Guy submitted Tom Lawlor with a guillotine 4m43s into R1
Light Heavyweight: Cezar Mutant defeated Nick Roehrick by knockout 37 seconds ago. from R1
Welterweight: Sadibou Sy and Nikolay Aleksakhin ended no contest in R2 (finger in the eye of Sy on Aleksakhin)
Light Heavyweight: Martin Hamlet finished Dan Spohn with a katagatame at 52 seconds. from R2
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