Post by The Sandmen on Mar 12, 2020 22:39:31 GMT -5
Special Challenge Bout!
Talking time is over.
Let's.....GO!!!!!!
Lyoto Machida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Jason MacDonald looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Lyoto and MacDonald move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
MacDonald has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! MacDonald covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald launches a furious knee!
Lyoto Machida blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lyoto Machida seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lyoto begins to launch a barrage of punches over MacDonald
this is getting worse and worse for MacDonald
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over MacDonald!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes MacDonald against the cage
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
MacDonald catches an ankle and Lyoto is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Lyoto
MacDonald is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under MacDonald control.
Lyoto is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under MacDonald control.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for MacDonald! Lyoto has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Lyoto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for MacDonald.
MacDonald uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Lyoto is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Lyoto Machida slides his arm under Jason MacDonald's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Jason MacDonald pushes up and slides Lyoto Machida's arm over his chin.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
but MacDonald manages to dodge it
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Lyoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jason MacDonald! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida throws a looping left hand...
That lands on MacDonald's chin! That stops MacDonald in his tracks!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
MacDonald is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds MacDonald
Jason MacDonald pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jason MacDonald
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch to Jason MacDonald ribs and the tries to trip him
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over MacDonald
Lyoto is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over MacDonald
Lyoto Machida storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lyoto doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over MacDonald
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
They're bothering MacDonald even though they aren't hurting him.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over MacDonald
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Lyoto Machida has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lyoto into his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over MacDonald
Lyoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
Lyoto Machida is in MacDonald open guard now
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
Lyoto Machida is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
Lyoto Machida seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lyoto 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!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
Nice moves from Lyoto Machida who positions himself for using his knees on MacDonald!
One, two! Look at Jason MacDonald's grimace of pain!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
Lyoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jason MacDonald is not able to stop MacDonald ground skills and Lyoto Machida moves to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Lyoto Machida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces MacDonald to tap! This is over!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (armbar) at 2:42 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 253 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 253 s
MacDonald had some luck with that first takedown, but after that it was pretty much all Machida, getting Machida things done and avoiding wrestling situations.
Talking time is over.
Let's.....GO!!!!!!
Lyoto Machida is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Jason MacDonald looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Lyoto and MacDonald move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
MacDonald has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! MacDonald covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald launches a furious knee!
Lyoto Machida blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lyoto Machida seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lyoto begins to launch a barrage of punches over MacDonald
this is getting worse and worse for MacDonald
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch and launches himself over MacDonald!
Nice move by Lyoto who clinches and pushes MacDonald against the cage
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
MacDonald catches an ankle and Lyoto is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Lyoto
MacDonald is in closed guard... Lyoto tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Lyoto Machida in his guard...
Lyoto Machida keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Lyoto tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lyoto Machida controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Lyoto Machida is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Lyoto Machida rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under MacDonald control.
Lyoto is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Lyoto controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lyoto is unable to move under MacDonald control.
Lyoto tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lyoto tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for MacDonald! Lyoto has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Lyoto is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Lyoto has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for MacDonald.
MacDonald uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Lyoto is in rear mount over MacDonald with one hook in
Lyoto Machida slides his arm under Jason MacDonald's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Jason MacDonald pushes up and slides Lyoto Machida's arm over his chin.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lyoto tries to use some of his tricky moves but Lyoto's is smart enough to counter him.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lyoto Machida tries a hook to the body
but MacDonald manages to dodge it
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Lyoto.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lyoto Machida slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jason MacDonald! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lyoto Machida throws a looping left hand...
That lands on MacDonald's chin! That stops MacDonald in his tracks!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
MacDonald is holding Lyoto Machida's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Lyoto Machida shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Lyoto wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lyoto moves forward and holds MacDonald
Jason MacDonald pushes away Lyoto trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lyoto doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jason MacDonald
The fighters are clinching.
Lyoto Machida fakes a punch to Jason MacDonald ribs and the tries to trip him
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over MacDonald
Lyoto is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Lyoto Machida uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over MacDonald
Lyoto Machida storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Lyoto doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over MacDonald
Pitty-pat punches from Lyoto
They're bothering MacDonald even though they aren't hurting him.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over MacDonald
Lyoto Machida tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Lyoto Machida manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Lyoto Machida has to be confident that he won that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Lyoto feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Lyoto Machida shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lyoto into his guard.
Lyoto Machida is in closed guard over MacDonald
Lyoto struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
Lyoto Machida is in MacDonald open guard now
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Lyoto
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lyoto can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lyoto moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
Lyoto Machida is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Lyoto Machida a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
Lyoto Machida seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lyoto 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!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
Lyoto doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
Nice moves from Lyoto Machida who positions himself for using his knees on MacDonald!
One, two! Look at Jason MacDonald's grimace of pain!
Lyoto Machida is in half guard over MacDonald
Lyoto launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jason MacDonald is not able to stop MacDonald ground skills and Lyoto Machida moves to side mount!
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Lyoto Machida is cooling the fight on the ground
Lyoto Machida is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Lyoto has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lyoto tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Lyoto Machida is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Lyoto Machida tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces MacDonald to tap! This is over!
Winner is Lyoto Machida by Submission (armbar) at 2:42 Round 2
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/15 (80%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 253 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 253 s
MacDonald had some luck with that first takedown, but after that it was pretty much all Machida, getting Machida things done and avoiding wrestling situations.