Post by The Sandmen on Sept 18, 2019 22:51:12 GMT -5
Chris Weidman 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.
Jason MacDonald looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
MacDonald moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Weidman with a double overhooks!
MacDonald has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chris Weidman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
MacDonald is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Weidman shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Weidman creates enough space to control Jason MacDonald's leg.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Chris Weidman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald is in Weidman open guard now
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald pushes Chris Weidman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chris Weidman struggles not allowing Jason MacDonald improve his position.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Weidman seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
Weidman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Left eye
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Weidman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Stand up! This is what Weidman's cornermen are shouting. Jason MacDonald is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Weidman tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Chris Weidman and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Chris Weidman put MacDonald in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Weidman misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald sits high on Chris Weidman's chest and pulls his leg underneath Weidman's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Weidman tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jason MacDonald and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by MacDonald and it cost him top position.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Weidman fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Weidman is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Mouth
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Jason MacDonald blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chris Weidman 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
MacDonald uses his strength to keep MacDonald at a disadvantage
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Chris Weidman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Weidman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
MacDonald is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if MacDonald doesn't fight back!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Weidman suddenly holds Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Weidman misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
Weidman hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Weidman tries to move to full mount!
MacDonald won't allow him to take this position easily.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chris Weidman 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Weidman work his BJJ game.
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's right arm and tries a kimura
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Weidman is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Weidman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Weidman.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
Chris Weidman tries to open MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald breaks the lock and covers himself from Weidman's punches
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Weidman
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Chris Weidman looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Weidman shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Weidman Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
Weidman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Weidman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
MacDonald leans and gets Chris Weidman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's right arm and tries a kimura
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Weidman work his BJJ game.
Weidman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Weidman's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jason MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald fakes some punches
Weidman ties him up.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald is in Weidman open guard now
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Weidman can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jason MacDonald pushes Weidman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by MacDonald who is in full mount! Weidman is in trouble now!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's left arm and tries a kimura
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Weidman into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Chris Weidman looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jason MacDonald holds Chris Weidman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Chris Weidman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Weidman misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's left arm and tries a kimura
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Weidman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jason MacDonald pushes Weidman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by MacDonald who is in full mount! Weidman is in trouble now!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's left arm and tries a kimura
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Weidman struggles to free himself
Weidman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Weidman struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Weidman is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald goes to the body...
He punishes Weidman's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Weidman's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald isolates Chris Weidman's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
MacDonald is locking that Arm Triangle...
Weidman's Mouth is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Weidman struggles to free himself
MacDonald is locking that Arm Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Jason MacDonald's lock! This is over! Weidman didn't tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it and stopped the fight!
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:49 Round 4
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 28/59 (47%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1634,49
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 1460,53
Time on the ground 869 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2738,56
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 1752,25
Time on the ground 869 s
This was a very good, back and forth fight. But the BIG difference-maker was between-round recoveries. Jason had way, way better those than Weidman did. It gave him the edge heading into round 3 and 4. In round 4, he totes capitalized on it, and took Chrissy's arm and throat home with him.
Jason MacDonald looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
MacDonald moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Weidman with a double overhooks!
MacDonald has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chris Weidman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
MacDonald is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Weidman shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Weidman creates enough space to control Jason MacDonald's leg.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Chris Weidman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald is in Weidman open guard now
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald pushes Chris Weidman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chris Weidman struggles not allowing Jason MacDonald improve his position.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Weidman seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
Weidman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Left eye
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Weidman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Stand up! This is what Weidman's cornermen are shouting. Jason MacDonald is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Weidman tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Chris Weidman gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Chris Weidman and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Chris Weidman put MacDonald in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Weidman misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald sits high on Chris Weidman's chest and pulls his leg underneath Weidman's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Weidman tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jason MacDonald and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by MacDonald and it cost him top position.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Weidman fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Weidman is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Mouth
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Jason MacDonald blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chris Weidman 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
MacDonald uses his strength to keep MacDonald at a disadvantage
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Chris Weidman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Weidman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
MacDonald is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if MacDonald doesn't fight back!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Weidman suddenly holds Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Weidman misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
Weidman hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Weidman tries to move to full mount!
MacDonald won't allow him to take this position easily.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Chris Weidman 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Weidman work his BJJ game.
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's right arm and tries a kimura
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Weidman is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Weidman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Weidman.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
Chris Weidman tries to open MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald breaks the lock and covers himself from Weidman's punches
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Weidman
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Chris Weidman looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Weidman shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Weidman Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
Weidman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Weidman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
MacDonald leans and gets Chris Weidman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's right arm and tries a kimura
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chris Weidman work his BJJ game.
Weidman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Weidman's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jason MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald fakes some punches
Weidman ties him up.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald is in Weidman open guard now
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Weidman can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jason MacDonald pushes Weidman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by MacDonald who is in full mount! Weidman is in trouble now!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's left arm and tries a kimura
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Weidman into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Chris Weidman looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jason MacDonald holds Chris Weidman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Chris Weidman down and prevents his attempts to escape
Weidman misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's left arm and tries a kimura
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Weidman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jason MacDonald pushes Weidman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by MacDonald who is in full mount! Weidman is in trouble now!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's left arm and tries a kimura
Chris Weidman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Weidman struggles to free himself
Weidman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Weidman struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Weidman is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald goes to the body...
He punishes Weidman's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Weidman's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald isolates Chris Weidman's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
MacDonald is locking that Arm Triangle...
Weidman's Mouth is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Weidman struggles to free himself
MacDonald is locking that Arm Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Jason MacDonald's lock! This is over! Weidman didn't tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it and stopped the fight!
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:49 Round 4
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 28/59 (47%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1634,49
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 1460,53
Time on the ground 869 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2738,56
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 1752,25
Time on the ground 869 s
This was a very good, back and forth fight. But the BIG difference-maker was between-round recoveries. Jason had way, way better those than Weidman did. It gave him the edge heading into round 3 and 4. In round 4, he totes capitalized on it, and took Chrissy's arm and throat home with him.