, MacDonald enters the PFL playoffs as the top seed in his weight class, but also just like Pettis, it’s difficult to feel especially confident in “The Red King” following his most recent performance. At PFL 6, the Tristar Gym representative lost a forgettable unanimous decision toin a bout where he seemed to have no other gameplan than to repeatedly shoot for takedowns against the fence.
In the past, MacDonald has been known for a stiff jab, a versatile arsenal of kicks and the ability to land well in combination in addition to his ability to smoothly transition between striking and grappling aspects of MMA. While he was dominant in a stoppage ofin his first PFL regular-season outing, MacDonald has been largely underwhelming in compiling a 2-3 record in the promotion.
A previous version of MacDonald has shown the tools necessary to combat Umalatov, particularly if the Russian spends too much time waiting for the perfect opening. However, if the former Bellator champion is unwilling to use his kickboxing, he could be in for another long night. Though he has said all the right things in interviews, one has to wonder how much MacDonald has left in the tank and how much passion he has left for fighting. Umalatov by decision is the pick.
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