Post by The Sandmen on Jun 21, 2013 17:42:13 GMT -5
Rory MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Dan Hardy shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Outlaw struggles... Rory MacDonald is unable to take him down
The Outlaw is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald launches a body shot
The Outlaw evades.
Rory tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rory is clinching with The Outlaw.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Outlaw who put distance between them
Dan Hardy fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rory MacDonald! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Brilliant combination from Dan Hardy
that forces Rory to try and defend better.
Rory moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Outlaw with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
Dan Hardy's reflexes save him!
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Hardy is taking the best of the fight.
Shovel hook by Dan Hardy
tags Rory.
Middle kick from Rory.
The kick just misses.
Dan Hardy goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rory seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Outlaw launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rory launches a kick
The Outlaw checks it and keeps distance.
Superb haymaker by Rory
The Outlaw manages to move aside
The Outlaw is trying to counter now!
Dan Hardy tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rory's face
The Outlaw wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Outlaw moves forward and holds Rory
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to The Outlaw's head
Nothing from this... Rory MacDonald seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw takes a break to breathe while holding Rory MacDonald.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The Outlaw fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He is not able to do it
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Rory
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Dan Hardy slips out. Rory quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dan Hardy slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The Outlaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Hardy decides to jump inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. The Outlaw is in open guard over Rory now.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Rory
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
Dan Hardy tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from The Outlaw's punches
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Dan Hardy gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Rory
Dan Hardy was tooling Rory MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rory MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Rory
Dan Hardy pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Outlaw who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Dan Hardy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Rory tries to grapple
He puts The Outlaw in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Rory MacDonald down... Rory stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Rory MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory launches a hook to the body
Dan Hardy moves aside looking for a counter...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
The Outlaw ducks under...
Solid low kick from Rory MacDonald.
The Outlaw deflects it.
The Outlaw is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald paws at The Outlaw.
The Outlaw answers with solid punches!
Nice punch by Dan Hardy
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Rory has a small cut in his Right eye
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Even nicer blocks from The Outlaw.
The Outlaw is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Outlaw looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Rory is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Outlaw.
Rory fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Rory moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Hardy checks the kick.
The Outlaw steps forward
Rory feints.
The Outlaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from The Outlaw
grazes the chin of Rory.
Dan Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Outlaw into his guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Dan Hardy uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
Dan Hardy tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Rory
Dan Hardy tries to free his leg
Dan Hardy uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rory's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Dan Hardy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Outlaw's moves.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
Rory measures the resilience of The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Outlaw blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
The Outlaw tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Hardy fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Rory
Dan Hardy tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Dan Hardy looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Dan Hardy slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Outlaw gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Dan Hardy tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rory is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Dan Hardy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Dan Hardy takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
The Outlaw is locking that Americana...
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Outlaw is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rory's ribs.
Rory is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Dan Hardy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Dan Hardy tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Rory struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
The Outlaw is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
That armbar from Dan Hardy appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Dan Hardy appears to be unbreakable
Rory is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Dan Hardy
that forces Rory to try and defend better.
Rory's Mouth is beginning to swell
Solid kick to the leg from Rory MacDonald
The Outlaw checks it.
Middle kick from The Outlaw.
Rory receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Hardy!
Dan Hardy runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Rory MacDonald who almost cannot stand!
One after another Dan Hardy is punishing Rory! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Rory hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Dan Hardy knocks Rory out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Dan Hardy by KO (Punches) at 1:02 Round 3
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 282 s
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 29/39 (74%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 282 s
Hardy a fight from Rory MacDonal-face-pavement.
Dan Hardy shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Outlaw struggles... Rory MacDonald is unable to take him down
The Outlaw is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald launches a body shot
The Outlaw evades.
Rory tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rory is clinching with The Outlaw.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Outlaw who put distance between them
Dan Hardy fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rory MacDonald! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Brilliant combination from Dan Hardy
that forces Rory to try and defend better.
Rory moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Outlaw with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
Dan Hardy's reflexes save him!
As the fight continues it seems that Dan Hardy is taking the best of the fight.
Shovel hook by Dan Hardy
tags Rory.
Middle kick from Rory.
The kick just misses.
Dan Hardy goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rory seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Outlaw launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rory launches a kick
The Outlaw checks it and keeps distance.
Superb haymaker by Rory
The Outlaw manages to move aside
The Outlaw is trying to counter now!
Dan Hardy tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Rory's face
The Outlaw wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Outlaw moves forward and holds Rory
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to The Outlaw's head
Nothing from this... Rory MacDonald seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw takes a break to breathe while holding Rory MacDonald.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The Outlaw fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He is not able to do it
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Rory
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Dan Hardy slips out. Rory quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Dan Hardy slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
The Outlaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Hardy decides to jump inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. The Outlaw is in open guard over Rory now.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Rory
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
Dan Hardy tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from The Outlaw's punches
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Dan Hardy gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Rory
Dan Hardy was tooling Rory MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rory MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Rory
Dan Hardy pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Outlaw who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Dan Hardy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Rory tries to grapple
He puts The Outlaw in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Rory MacDonald down... Rory stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Rory MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory launches a hook to the body
Dan Hardy moves aside looking for a counter...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
The Outlaw ducks under...
Solid low kick from Rory MacDonald.
The Outlaw deflects it.
The Outlaw is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald paws at The Outlaw.
The Outlaw answers with solid punches!
Nice punch by Dan Hardy
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Rory has a small cut in his Right eye
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Even nicer blocks from The Outlaw.
The Outlaw is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Outlaw looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Rory is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Outlaw.
Rory fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Rory moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Dan Hardy checks the kick.
The Outlaw steps forward
Rory feints.
The Outlaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from The Outlaw
grazes the chin of Rory.
Dan Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Outlaw into his guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to The Outlaw's cheek from the guard.
Dan Hardy uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
Dan Hardy tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Rory
Dan Hardy tries to free his leg
Dan Hardy uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rory's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Dan Hardy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Outlaw's moves.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
Rory measures the resilience of The Outlaw's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Outlaw blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Rory
The Outlaw tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Hardy fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Rory
Dan Hardy tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Dan Hardy manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Dan Hardy looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Dan Hardy slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Outlaw gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Dan Hardy tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rory is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Dan Hardy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Dan Hardy takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
The Outlaw is locking that Americana...
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Outlaw is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rory's ribs.
Rory is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Hardy in his guard...
Dan Hardy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Dan Hardy tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Rory struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
The Outlaw is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
That armbar from Dan Hardy appears to be unbreakable
That armbar from Dan Hardy appears to be unbreakable
Rory is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Dan Hardy
that forces Rory to try and defend better.
Rory's Mouth is beginning to swell
Solid kick to the leg from Rory MacDonald
The Outlaw checks it.
Middle kick from The Outlaw.
Rory receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dan Hardy!
Dan Hardy runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Rory MacDonald who almost cannot stand!
One after another Dan Hardy is punishing Rory! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Rory hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Dan Hardy knocks Rory out cold in a stunning fashion!
Winner is Dan Hardy by KO (Punches) at 1:02 Round 3
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 5/19 (26%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 282 s
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 29/39 (74%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/20 (70%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 282 s
Hardy a fight from Rory MacDonal-face-pavement.