Post by The Sandmen on Aug 30, 2013 16:07:22 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Robbie Lawler 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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Lawler launches a couple of jabs that are answered by MacDonald with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jason MacDonald!
Lawler ducks under...
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
A left hook from MacDonald
grazes the chin of Lawler.
Lawler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Robbie Lawler tries a hook to the body
and hits MacDonald ribs hard
Lawler 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 Lawler.
Hard blow to MacDonald's mid-section, he seems hurt
A shot seen throughout the arena!
MacDonald stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Robbie Lawler is coming in again!
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lawler goes down.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Lawler
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Robbie Lawler can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Robbie Lawler's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Lawler
Lawler 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.
Lawler misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Robbie Lawler's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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 Robbie Lawler
MacDonald is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lawler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Robbie Lawler down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lawler misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lawler's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Lawler breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler 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 3:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Robbie Lawler shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Robbie Lawler breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
MacDonald suddenly holds Robbie Lawler's arm and tries an armbar!
Lawler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over MacDonald
Robbie Lawler is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over MacDonald
Lawler is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Robbie Lawler hovers above MacDonald
Jason MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lawler pulls his arm out of danger.
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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lawler pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
MacDonald is holding Robbie Lawler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Robbie Lawler...
Robbie Lawler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Lawler
MacDonald is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Josh Rosenthal 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 2
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Crisp uppercut by Lawler followed by a hard jab
MacDonald deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lawler
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald circles out and slips free of Robbie Lawler's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Lawler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lawler is clinching with MacDonald.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald pushes away Lawler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lawler doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jason MacDonald
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler tries to take Jason MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
MacDonald shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Lawler misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald pushes Robbie Lawler againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lawler tries to block Jason MacDonald punches...
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Robbie Lawler launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Jason MacDonald throws a combo
Lawler punches back but nobody connects.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Robbie Lawler embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from MacDonald who put distance between them
Lawler showing excellent timing, blasts Jason MacDonald with a right hand.
Great hook by Robbie Lawler! Jason MacDonald is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Left cheek
Lawler is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Lawler moves backwards and gestures for Jason MacDonald to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jason MacDonald is standing now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robbie Lawler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting MacDonald's ribs.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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 seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Robbie Lawler!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
MacDonald seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler 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 seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Robbie Lawler!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Lawler
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Lawler tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Robbie Lawler has found an opening in the defense of MacDonald, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! MacDonald is wobbling!
Lawler launches a hook to the body
Bang! MacDonald stops that one with his ribs!
MacDonald steps forward
Robbie Lawler catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Robbie Lawler tries a hook to the body
and hits MacDonald ribs hard
MacDonald seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lawler 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 Lawler.
Lawler feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The ref pulls off Robbie Lawler! MacDonald seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
MacDonald's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Robbie Lawler by TKO (Uppercut) at 3:35 Round 2
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 269 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 15/23 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/23 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Retro Robbie Lawler comes out strong in this one. MacDonald had moments, but Lawler had more, and hit harder more often and...yeah.
Robbie Lawler 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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Lawler launches a couple of jabs that are answered by MacDonald with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jason MacDonald!
Lawler ducks under...
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
A left hook from MacDonald
grazes the chin of Lawler.
Lawler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Robbie Lawler tries a hook to the body
and hits MacDonald ribs hard
Lawler 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 Lawler.
Hard blow to MacDonald's mid-section, he seems hurt
A shot seen throughout the arena!
MacDonald stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Robbie Lawler is coming in again!
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lawler goes down.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Lawler
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Robbie Lawler can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Robbie Lawler's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Lawler
Lawler 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.
Lawler misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Robbie Lawler's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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 Robbie Lawler
MacDonald is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lawler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Robbie Lawler down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lawler misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lawler's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Lawler breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler 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 3:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Robbie Lawler shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Robbie Lawler breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
MacDonald suddenly holds Robbie Lawler's arm and tries an armbar!
Lawler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over MacDonald
Robbie Lawler is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jason MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over MacDonald
Lawler is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Robbie Lawler hovers above MacDonald
Jason MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lawler pulls his arm out of danger.
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 Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lawler pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
MacDonald is holding Robbie Lawler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Robbie Lawler...
Robbie Lawler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Lawler
MacDonald is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Josh Rosenthal 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 2
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Crisp uppercut by Lawler followed by a hard jab
MacDonald deflects the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lawler
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald circles out and slips free of Robbie Lawler's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Lawler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lawler is clinching with MacDonald.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald pushes away Lawler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lawler doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jason MacDonald
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler tries to take Jason MacDonald to the ground from the clinch...
MacDonald shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Lawler misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald pushes Robbie Lawler againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lawler tries to block Jason MacDonald punches...
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Robbie Lawler launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Jason MacDonald throws a combo
Lawler punches back but nobody connects.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Robbie Lawler embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from MacDonald who put distance between them
Lawler showing excellent timing, blasts Jason MacDonald with a right hand.
Great hook by Robbie Lawler! Jason MacDonald is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Left cheek
Lawler is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Lawler moves backwards and gestures for Jason MacDonald to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jason MacDonald is standing now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Robbie Lawler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting MacDonald's ribs.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler 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 seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Robbie Lawler!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
MacDonald seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler 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 seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Robbie Lawler!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Lawler
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Lawler tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Robbie Lawler has found an opening in the defense of MacDonald, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! MacDonald is wobbling!
Lawler launches a hook to the body
Bang! MacDonald stops that one with his ribs!
MacDonald steps forward
Robbie Lawler catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Robbie Lawler tries a hook to the body
and hits MacDonald ribs hard
MacDonald seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lawler 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 Lawler.
Lawler feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The ref pulls off Robbie Lawler! MacDonald seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
MacDonald's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Robbie Lawler by TKO (Uppercut) at 3:35 Round 2
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 269 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 15/23 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/23 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 260 s
Retro Robbie Lawler comes out strong in this one. MacDonald had moments, but Lawler had more, and hit harder more often and...yeah.