Post by The Sandmen on Nov 8, 2017 9:20:48 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Koscheck while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Rory MacDonald is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Koscheck is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Koscheck and Rory move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rory with a double overhooks!
Rory launches a hook to the body
Bang! Koscheck stops that one with his ribs!
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Rory
Koscheck leans back...
He clobbers Rory MacDonald's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Rory's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Rory
Koscheck leans back...
Rory eyes him warily.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Rory
Koscheck is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Rory MacDonald aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over Rory's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rory doesn't fight back!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Josh Koscheck is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Rory's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Rory MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rory's face with those brutal elbows! Rory needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Rory misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rory's face with those brutal elbows! Rory needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Koscheck struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Josh Koscheck.
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Round 2
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Josh Koscheck 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.
Quick hook by Josh Koscheck
Good shot! Rory has reasons to be worried.
Rory's Chin is beginning to swell
Koscheck is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
0:25 Round 2 and Koscheck is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Koscheck knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Josh Koscheck has left Rory laying flat on the mat!
Rory's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (GnP) at 0:46 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/40 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Koscheck dominated this one.
Rory MacDonald is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Koscheck is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Koscheck and Rory move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rory with a double overhooks!
Rory launches a hook to the body
Bang! Koscheck stops that one with his ribs!
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Rory
Koscheck leans back...
He clobbers Rory MacDonald's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Rory's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Koscheck looks to work from half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Josh Koscheck tries to take advantage...
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Rory
Koscheck leans back...
Rory eyes him warily.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Josh Koscheck in closed guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Rory
Koscheck is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Rory MacDonald aggressively and repeatedly punches Koscheck.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over Rory's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rory doesn't fight back!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Josh Koscheck is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Rory's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Rory MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Josh Koscheck aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rory's face with those brutal elbows! Rory needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Rory misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rory's face with those brutal elbows! Rory needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Koscheck struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Rory
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Josh Koscheck.
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Round 2
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Josh Koscheck 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.
Quick hook by Josh Koscheck
Good shot! Rory has reasons to be worried.
Rory's Chin is beginning to swell
Koscheck is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
0:25 Round 2 and Koscheck is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Koscheck knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
This is over! That impact from Josh Koscheck has left Rory laying flat on the mat!
Rory's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (GnP) at 0:46 Round 2
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/40 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Koscheck dominated this one.