Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Gleison Tibau def. Rory MacDonald (Decision)
Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, United States
Gleison Tibau defeated Rory MacDonald by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season, held Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
0
Tibau
–
2
MacDonald
●30–27 MacDonald×2
All 2 media scorecards▾
- Sherdog.com30–27MacDonald
- MMAMania.com30–27MacDonald
Fan Scorecards
16%
Tibau
84%
MacDonald
68 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 MacDonald66.2%●29–28 MacDonald16.2%●30–27 Tibau10.3%●29–28 Tibau5.9%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
82%
MacDonald
R2
87%
MacDonald
R3
68%
MacDonald
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Gleison Tibau vs Rory MacDonald?
Gleison Tibau defeated Rory MacDonald by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular Season, held Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.
What were the judges' scorecards for Gleison Tibau vs Rory MacDonald?
The judges scored it 28–29, 29–28, 29–28 — Gleison Tibau won the decision.
Referee
Keith Peterson
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Gleison Tibau 38%63% Rory MacDonald
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
33-14-0
Record
19-4-0
1500
Elo rating
1588
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
36
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Brazil
Nationality
Canada
Striking Profile
1.95
SLpM
3.75
31%
Str. Acc.
42%
2.51
SApM
2.80
63%
Str. Def.
62%
Grappling Profile
4.08
TD Avg.
1.77
53%
TD Acc.
47%
92%
TD Def.
88%
0.80
Sub. Avg.
0.40
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Gleison Tibau · 2-3
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2022 Season PFL ChampionshipsFri, Nov 25, 2022Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 175 lb Catchweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, May 6, 2022Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2021 PlayoffsFri, Aug 13, 2021Submission · R1 · 2:17 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 29, 2021Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Rory MacDonald · 1-4
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 PlayoffsSat, Aug 13, 2022TKO · R1 · 3:59 · Welterweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, Jul 1, 2022Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, May 6, 2022Submission · R1 · 2:23 · Welterweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2021 PlayoffsFri, Aug 13, 2021Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 28 fights · 13 fights
21.5
Avg sig. strikes
51.3
3.00
Avg takedowns
1.62
3:42
Avg control time
2:13
56
Career high strikes
116
11
Career high TDs
7
Strike Distribution
Gleison Tibau
Strike target
Rory MacDonald
78%
Head
75%
15%
Body
19%
7%
Leg
6%
Gleison Tibau
Strike position
Rory MacDonald
64%
Distance
76%
16%
Clinch
8%
20%
Ground
15%