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Rory MacDonald says a change of scenery has led to ‘reinvented’ mindset, naturally more aggressive approach

Rory MacDonald kicked off the 2022 PFL season with a more aggressive approach than last year, and that is something he says is by design.

After a disappointing 2021 campaign that ended after back-to-back decision losses, MacDonald (23-8-1) moved his training camp to Texas, to work with the likes of John Danaher and Tim Kennedy. That move has already produced benefits.

In May, MacDonald competed in his first fight of the season, and made quick work of Brett Cooper at 2022 PFL 3, winning by first-round rear-naked choke submission. MacDonald started last year off in a similar fashion, but this year knows there’s something different going on with him as a fighter.

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