Post by The Sandmen on Jan 21, 2013 21:39:32 GMT -5
Rousimar Palhares raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Jason MacDonald looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Toquinho launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits MacDonald's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jason MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jason MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Toquinho tries to take Jason MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
MacDonald shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rousimar Palhares
well done Toquinho falls hard on the mat
MacDonald is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
MacDonald looks to be in very good shape.
MacDonald opts to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Toquinho now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Toquinho
Jason MacDonald aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
Good job by Toquinho blocking and slipping the blows.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Rousimar Palhares tries to take advantage...
MacDonald is in closed guard... Toquinho tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Toquinho
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Rousimar Palhares closed his guard around Jason MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald suddenly holds Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Toquinho continues in closed guard
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rousimar Palhares cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald pushes Rousimar Palhares and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jason MacDonald has found an opening in the defense of Toquinho , launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Toquinho 's ribs.
Rousimar Palhares fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jason MacDonald's mind is definitely in the fight, Toquinho just got nailed! Jason MacDonald saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Toquinho is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rousimar Palhares launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
An overhand right from Jason MacDonald that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Toquinho 's stops that one with his face! How is Toquinho standing?!
Toquinho has a small cut in his Nose
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rousimar Palhares tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rousimar Palhares slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Toquinho !
Nice move by MacDonald who clinches and pushes Toquinho against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Toquinho takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rousimar Palhares 's punches
Toquinho is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
MacDonald pushes Rousimar Palhares and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Toquinho is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Toquinho
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald pushes away Toquinho trying to keep the fight at striking range
Toquinho stumbles backwards and Jason MacDonald circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rousimar Palhares didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Rousimar Palhares moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nice punch by Rousimar Palhares
that nearly tags MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald is holding Rousimar Palhares 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Jason MacDonald caliber.
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Toquinho
Jason MacDonald throws his leg over Rousimar Palhares 's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Jason MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Rousimar Palhares frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Jason MacDonald and ends up on top!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho breaths deeply while on the ground
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Jason MacDonald caliber.
Toquinho use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jason MacDonald holds Rousimar Palhares and prevents him from moving to a better position!
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rousimar Palhares can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Toquinho fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over MacDonald
Rousimar Palhares tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Toquinho struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over MacDonald
Toquinho tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Toquinho
He is not able to do it
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Toquinho
He succeeds!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho 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.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Rousimar Palhares in closed guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Rousimar Palhares uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Toquinho tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Toquinho tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rousimar Palhares ! He is reversed and nor Jason MacDonald is on half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Toquinho
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jason MacDonald work his BJJ game.
MacDonald tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho 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.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
MacDonald is locking that Americana...
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Toquinho can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Rousimar Palhares down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rousimar Palhares gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald sits high on Rousimar Palhares 's chest and pulls his leg underneath Toquinho 's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Toquinho 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.
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.
Rousimar Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jason MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Toquinho misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jason MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jason MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
MacDonald is holding Rousimar Palhares 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Toquinho
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Toquinho 's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Jason MacDonald for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Toquinho time to recover. Rousimar Palhares seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Toquinho 's face while in the clinch!
Toquinho can't take many more shots like those!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousimar Palhares pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rousimar Palhares
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousimar Palhares 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.
Toquinho follows Jason MacDonald
only to get counter punched in a big way! Toquinho needs to stop playing Jason MacDonald's game or he'll get knocked out!
Toquinho 's Mouth is beginning to swell
Jason MacDonald throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Toquinho 's chin! That stops Toquinho in his tracks!
Toquinho 's Left eye is beginning to swell
Rousimar Palhares goes with a looping right hand while Jason MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Toquinho seems staggered and Jason MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
MacDonald is connecting with a few punches
MacDonald pushes Rousimar Palhares and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Toquinho wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald wants nothing of that and pushes Toquinho .
Toquinho misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Toquinho .
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald and Rousimar Palhares are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
Rousimar Palhares is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Crushing shot to Toquinho 's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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 Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
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 Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Toquinho in half guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Rousimar Palhares in closed guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some counter punches against Jason MacDonald
almost hit him as he moves away.
Toquinho throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Rousimar Palhares
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Toquinho struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Nothing from this... Rousimar Palhares seems frustrated.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald grapple with Rousimar Palhares and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Rousimar Palhares falls hard on the mat with Jason MacDonald on top of him
The ref stops the action. 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
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Toquinho launches a kick
but Jason MacDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
MacDonald is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Solid low kick from Jason MacDonald.
For sure, that had to hurt!
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 Toquinho
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Toquinho 's being punished here!
Toquinho 's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
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 Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Jason MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Toquinho Hyper-extended his left arm
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Toquinho breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Rousimar Palhares down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That armbar looks tight...
Toquinho is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That armbar looks tight...
Toquinho is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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 Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald suddenly holds Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Toquinho can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Toquinho 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Toquinho tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
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 Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald suddenly holds Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho 's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Toquinho struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Herb Dean breaks Jason MacDonald's lock! This is over! Toquinho didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (Armbar) at 3:45 Round 4
Statistics: Rousimar Palhares
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 662 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/7 (86%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 652 s
Wow, despite the domination, that was actually a really impressive display of toughness by Rousimar. There's no denying that MacDonald walked all over him this fight, but a lesser fighter would have been finished around around 2. Great potential shown there.
Jason MacDonald looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Toquinho launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits MacDonald's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jason MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jason MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Toquinho tries to take Jason MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
MacDonald shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rousimar Palhares
well done Toquinho falls hard on the mat
MacDonald is standing while Toquinho is on the ground on his back
MacDonald looks to be in very good shape.
MacDonald opts to jump inside Toquinho 's guard.
Toquinho didn't see that coming. Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Toquinho now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Toquinho
Toquinho tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Toquinho
Jason MacDonald aggressively and repeatedly punches Toquinho .
Good job by Toquinho blocking and slipping the blows.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Rousimar Palhares tries to take advantage...
MacDonald is in closed guard... Toquinho tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Toquinho
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Rousimar Palhares closed his guard around Jason MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald suddenly holds Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Toquinho continues in closed guard
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rousimar Palhares cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald pushes Rousimar Palhares and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jason MacDonald has found an opening in the defense of Toquinho , launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Toquinho 's ribs.
Rousimar Palhares fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jason MacDonald's mind is definitely in the fight, Toquinho just got nailed! Jason MacDonald saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Toquinho is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rousimar Palhares closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Rousimar Palhares launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
An overhand right from Jason MacDonald that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Toquinho 's stops that one with his face! How is Toquinho standing?!
Toquinho has a small cut in his Nose
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rousimar Palhares tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rousimar Palhares slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Toquinho !
Nice move by MacDonald who clinches and pushes Toquinho against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Toquinho takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rousimar Palhares 's punches
Toquinho is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
MacDonald pushes Rousimar Palhares and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Toquinho is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Toquinho
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald pushes away Toquinho trying to keep the fight at striking range
Toquinho stumbles backwards and Jason MacDonald circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rousimar Palhares didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Toquinho
Rousimar Palhares 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Rousimar Palhares moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nice punch by Rousimar Palhares
that nearly tags MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald is holding Rousimar Palhares 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Jason MacDonald caliber.
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Toquinho
Jason MacDonald throws his leg over Rousimar Palhares 's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Jason MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Rousimar Palhares frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Jason MacDonald and ends up on top!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho breaths deeply while on the ground
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Terrible one sided match... Toquinho was not ready to fight a fighter of Jason MacDonald caliber.
Toquinho use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jason MacDonald holds Rousimar Palhares and prevents him from moving to a better position!
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rousimar Palhares can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Toquinho fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over MacDonald
Rousimar Palhares tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Toquinho struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over MacDonald
Toquinho tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Toquinho
He is not able to do it
Rousimar Palhares is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Toquinho
He succeeds!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho 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.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Rousimar Palhares in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Rousimar Palhares in closed guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Rousimar Palhares uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Toquinho tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Toquinho tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rousimar Palhares ! He is reversed and nor Jason MacDonald is on half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Toquinho
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jason MacDonald work his BJJ game.
MacDonald tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho 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.
Toquinho clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rousimar Palhares shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
MacDonald is locking that Americana...
Rousimar Palhares breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Toquinho can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Rousimar Palhares down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rousimar Palhares gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald sits high on Rousimar Palhares 's chest and pulls his leg underneath Toquinho 's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Toquinho 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.
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.
Rousimar Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jason MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Toquinho misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jason MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jason MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
MacDonald is holding Rousimar Palhares 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rousimar Palhares loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Rousimar Palhares manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Toquinho
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Toquinho 's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Jason MacDonald for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Toquinho time to recover. Rousimar Palhares seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Toquinho 's face while in the clinch!
Toquinho can't take many more shots like those!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousimar Palhares pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rousimar Palhares
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousimar Palhares 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.
Toquinho follows Jason MacDonald
only to get counter punched in a big way! Toquinho needs to stop playing Jason MacDonald's game or he'll get knocked out!
Toquinho 's Mouth is beginning to swell
Jason MacDonald throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Toquinho 's chin! That stops Toquinho in his tracks!
Toquinho 's Left eye is beginning to swell
Rousimar Palhares goes with a looping right hand while Jason MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Toquinho seems staggered and Jason MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
MacDonald is connecting with a few punches
MacDonald pushes Rousimar Palhares and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Toquinho wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald wants nothing of that and pushes Toquinho .
Toquinho misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Toquinho .
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald and Rousimar Palhares are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
Rousimar Palhares is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Crushing shot to Toquinho 's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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 Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
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 Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Rousimar Palhares is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Toquinho in half guard.
Rousimar Palhares is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Rousimar Palhares in closed guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some counter punches against Jason MacDonald
almost hit him as he moves away.
Toquinho throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Rousimar Palhares
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Toquinho struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Nothing from this... Rousimar Palhares seems frustrated.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald grapple with Rousimar Palhares and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Rousimar Palhares falls hard on the mat with Jason MacDonald on top of him
The ref stops the action. 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
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Toquinho launches a kick
but Jason MacDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
MacDonald is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Solid low kick from Jason MacDonald.
For sure, that had to hurt!
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 Toquinho
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Toquinho 's being punished here!
Toquinho 's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
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 Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to move on the ground and shows Jason MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Toquinho 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Toquinho Hyper-extended his left arm
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Toquinho breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Rousimar Palhares down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That armbar looks tight...
Toquinho is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Toquinho struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That armbar looks tight...
Toquinho is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Rousimar Palhares 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 Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald suddenly holds Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Toquinho can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Toquinho 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Toquinho tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Rousimar Palhares is in closed guard over MacDonald
Toquinho is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rousimar Palhares !
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
Toquinho tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Rousimar Palhares
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Rousimar Palhares ...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Rousimar Palhares
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 Rousimar Palhares
MacDonald suddenly holds Rousimar Palhares 's arm and tries an armbar!
Toquinho 's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Toquinho struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Herb Dean breaks Jason MacDonald's lock! This is over! Toquinho didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (Armbar) at 3:45 Round 4
Statistics: Rousimar Palhares
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 662 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 16/21 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/7 (86%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 652 s
Wow, despite the domination, that was actually a really impressive display of toughness by Rousimar. There's no denying that MacDonald walked all over him this fight, but a lesser fighter would have been finished around around 2. Great potential shown there.