Video: Rory MacDonald and Gleison Tibau have contrasting game plans for 2021 PFL 5 main event

Rory MacDonald and Gleison Tibau have contrasting approaches to their upcoming bout on Thursday.

MacDonald (22-6-1) faces Tibau (34-15) in the main event of 2021 PFL 5 on Thursday at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. The main card airs on ESPN2 following prelims on ESPN+.

While MacDonald says he will be taking his usual calculated approach, his opponent will be doing the opposite.

“I try to take the emotional side out of it because I like to be relaxed, calm, and clear-headed and be able to use my vision, my mind, and everything to work for me, not just my emotions,” MacDonald explained.

Tibau, on the other hand, will be looking to make it a more gritty type of fight.

“My gameplan in this fight for MacDonald is you know, more aggressive, a street fight,” Tibau said.

At 2021 PFL 2, both men competed in their first fights of the regular season. MacDonald picked up six points with his first-round submission of Curtis Millender. Tibau was on the wrong end of a decision against Joao Zeferenio and will be looking to get on the board with a win on Thursday.

You can watch the video previewing the main event fight above.