Canadian fighters Rory MacDonald, Julia Budd set to kick off 2021 PFL campaigns
Canadians Julia (The Jewel) Budd and Rory (Red King) MacDonald, both former Bellator champions, kick off their Professional Fighters League season Friday, the first step hopefully toward a world title and US$1-million payday.
Unlike other MMA promotions, the PFL features a regular season, playoffs and championship. The four fighters in each division who earn the most regular-season points advance to the playoffs with the two winners meeting for the PFL title and the $1-million prize.
The two Canadians had different experiences with PFL in 2021.
Budd (16-3-0) signed with PFL last September and got a taste of the promotion in October when she won a decision over Kaitlin (The Striking) Viking in October.