Post by The Sandmen on Nov 11, 2013 18:41:52 GMT -5
Chael Sonnen looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Rory MacDonald looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Sonnen and Rory move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald paws at Sonnen.
Sonnen answers with solid punches!
Sonnen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chael Sonnen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sonnen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen shoots and grab Rory MacDonald's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sonnen scoop up Rory MacDonald's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rory to the mat
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
0:55 Round 1 and Sonnen is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg...
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rory's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rory's face with those brutal elbows! Rory needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rory's face with those brutal elbows! Rory needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left eye
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Rory cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sonnen can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Sonnen continues in closed guard
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sonnen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Rory misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Rory's face!
Rory's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Chael Sonnen slips out. Rory quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chael Sonnen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Sonnen decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory did not see that coming! Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen moves on the ground
Chael Sonnen moves to side mount
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Rory's face!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Sonnen's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left cheek
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Chael Sonnen.
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Round 2
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Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sonnen into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Sonnen tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chael Sonnen fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Sonnen pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Rory's face!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Terrible one sided match... Rory was not ready to fight a fighter of Chael Sonnen caliber.
Chael Sonnen pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sonnen who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Sonnen suddenly holds Rory MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Chael Sonnen appears to be unbreakable
Rory can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chael Sonnen!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Sonnen
Rory is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rory's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
That Armbar from Chael Sonnen appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Rory breaks the lock showing some skills...
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
Sonnen is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Rory's face!
That brutal impact left Rory laid out on the mat! Chael Sonnen's corner come in to congratulate him!
Rory MacDonald can't continue fighting. John McCarthy doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) at 2:16 Round 2
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 49/56 (88%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
All Chael.
Rory MacDonald looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
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Sonnen and Rory move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald paws at Sonnen.
Sonnen answers with solid punches!
Sonnen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chael Sonnen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Sonnen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Chael Sonnen shoots and grab Rory MacDonald's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Sonnen scoop up Rory MacDonald's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rory to the mat
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
0:55 Round 1 and Sonnen is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chael Sonnen tries to free his leg...
Chael Sonnen uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rory's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rory's face with those brutal elbows! Rory needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rory's face with those brutal elbows! Rory needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left eye
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Rory cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sonnen can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Sonnen continues in closed guard
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Sonnen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Rory misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Rory's face!
Rory's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Chael Sonnen slips out. Rory quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chael Sonnen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Sonnen is trying to counter now!
Sonnen decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory did not see that coming! Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen moves on the ground
Chael Sonnen moves to side mount
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Sonnen tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Rory's face!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Sonnen's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Chael Sonnen work his BJJ game.
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left cheek
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sonnen's moves.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Sonnen tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Chael Sonnen.
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Round 2
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Chael Sonnen shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sonnen into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Sonnen tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chael Sonnen fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Chael Sonnen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Sonnen pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory misses a step and Chael Sonnen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Rory's face!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Rory MacDonald, who is barely covering up!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Terrible one sided match... Rory was not ready to fight a fighter of Chael Sonnen caliber.
Chael Sonnen pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Sonnen who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Sonnen suddenly holds Rory MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Chael Sonnen appears to be unbreakable
Rory can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chael Sonnen!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Sonnen
Rory is in closed guard... Sonnen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rory's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
That Armbar from Chael Sonnen appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Rory breaks the lock showing some skills...
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen tries to better his position on the ground...
Sonnen is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to Rory's face!
That brutal impact left Rory laid out on the mat! Chael Sonnen's corner come in to congratulate him!
Rory MacDonald can't continue fighting. John McCarthy doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) at 2:16 Round 2
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 49/56 (88%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
All Chael.