Fueled after an excellent debut, Rory MacDonald faces Gleison Tibau in the main fight of the PFL this Thursday

R. MacDonald and G. Tibau take part in the main fight of PFL 5 Photo: Instagram

Big challenge day for Gleison Tibau. After debuting with defeat, the Brazilian fighter faces the PFL's biggest star Rory McDonald in the main fight of this Thursday’s show (17). In addition to him, the Tupiniquim squad also has four more representatives on the card dreaming of a place in the playoffs of the welterweight (up to 77,1kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93kg) tournament. The show will be held in Atlantic City (USA).

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After debuting with a quick submission victory over Curtis Millender and starting with six points on the season, Rory McDonald seeks to qualify for the playoffs. On the other side of the decagon will be Brazilian Gleison Tibau, who was defeated by João Zeferino in the judges' decision in April of this year. For the Brazilian athlete, it's either win or go home.

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Opening the main half of the show, Cezar Mutant he just depends on a simple victory over Chris Camozzi to secure his place in the next phase. The Brazilian fighter debuted in the 2021 season with a knockout in less than a minute over Nick Hoerick. The Brazilian's opponent debuted in the tournament with a defeat to Emiliano Sordi in the judges' decision and needs a victory to move forward in the League playoffs.

MORE BRAZIL ON THE CARD

Closing the preliminary card of the event, Antonio Shoe Guy He is on a roll after breaking his three-fight losing streak with a submission over Tom Lawlor in the first round. The pupil of junior gypsy will face his compatriot Vinny Magalhães who debuts in the 2021 season and needs to win, preferably via the fast track, to be able to dream of a place in the second phase.

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After beating Tibau in the first fight of the season, João Zeferino faces Jason Ponet who debuted with a loss to Ray Cooper II. The Brazilian fighter only needs a simple victory to guarantee himself in the next phase without depending on anyone, while the French athlete needs a triumph, preferably in a dominant way, to dream of a place in the knockout stage.