Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Dilano Taylor
United StatesDilano Taylor
“The Postman”
14-5-0
RESULT

Dilano Taylor def. Rory MacDonald (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:59
Rory MacDonald
CanadaRory MacDonald
“Red King”
19-4-0
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales

Dilano Taylor defeated Rory MacDonald by TKO in round 1 (3:59) in the Welterweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs, held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Dilano Taylor vs Rory MacDonald?

Dilano Taylor defeated Rory MacDonald by TKO in round 1 (3:59) in the Welterweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 Playoffs, held Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff.

Referee
Marc Goddard
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Dilano Taylor 44%56% 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

14-5-0
Record
19-4-0
1530
Elo rating
1571
0
Win Streak
0
29
Age
36
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
76"
193 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
Canada

Striking Profile

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SLpM
3.75
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Str. Acc.
42%
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SApM
2.80
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Str. Def.
62%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.77
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TD Acc.
47%
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TD Def.
88%
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Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Dilano Taylor · 1-4
  • L
    Carlos Leal
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2023 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 23, 2023
    Knockout · R2 · 1:13 · Welterweight
  • L
    Magomed Umalatov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2023 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 14, 2023
    Knockout · R1 · 1:31 · Welterweight
  • L
    Sadibou Sy
    Professional Fighters League - 2022 Season PFL ChampionshipsFri, Nov 25, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Rory MacDonald
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 PlayoffsSat, Aug 13, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 3:59 · Welterweight
  • L
    Magomed Magomedkerimov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, Jul 1, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 3:26 · Welterweight
Rory MacDonald · 1-4
  • L
    Dilano Taylor
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2022 PlayoffsSat, Aug 13, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 3:59 · Welterweight
  • L
    Sadibou Sy
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, Jul 1, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Brett Cooper
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, May 6, 2022
    Submission · R1 · 2:23 · Welterweight
  • L
    Ray Cooper III
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2021 PlayoffsFri, Aug 13, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Gleison Tibau
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 17, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 13 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
51.3
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Avg takedowns
1.62
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Avg control time
2:13
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Career high strikes
116
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Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Dilano Taylor
Strike target
Rory MacDonald
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Head
75%
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Body
19%
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Leg
6%
Dilano Taylor
Strike position
Rory MacDonald
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Distance
76%
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Clinch
8%
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Ground
15%