The main event of PFL 5 2021 will feature a battle between Rory MacDonald and Gleison Tibau.
Rory MacDonald vs. Gleison Tibau PFL 5 2021 Main Event
On Wednesday, May 19, PFL officials announced the lineup for the second round of 2021 regular-season bouts for welterweights and light heavyweights, which goes down on June 17.
MacDonald (22-6-1) made his promotional debut at 2021 PFL 2 when he dominated Curtis Millender on route to a first-round submission victory. That victory earned Rory MacDonald six points towards his season standings, which has him tied with reigning PFL champion Ray Cooper III who finished Jason Ponet in the co-main event.