Post by The Sandmen on Jan 18, 2014 16:34:05 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Chris Weidman 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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
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.
Chris Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Weidman is throwing a flurry of punches!
MacDonald ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Weidman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and advance towards Weidman trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Chris Weidman lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
MacDonald is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman kicks his legs trying to keep Jason MacDonald away.
No damage done by those kicks.
MacDonald is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald creates space and allows Chris Weidman to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing now.
Jason MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
MacDonald is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
MacDonald's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman sits up and gets an arm around MacDonald's neck!
MacDonald pushes Chris Weidman back to the ground.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Weidman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 MacDonald's moves.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Weidman shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Weidman shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Weidman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Weidman struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
MacDonald misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald sits high on Chris Weidman's chest and pulls his leg underneath Weidman's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Weidman tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jason MacDonald and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by MacDonald and it cost him top position.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
Weidman hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jason MacDonald work his BJJ game.
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Weidman uses his strength to keep Weidman at a disadvantage
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Chris Weidman on the ground
deflected by MacDonald.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
A right hand from Chris Weidman
misses its target.
Pulverizing punch to MacDonald's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Chris Weidman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald swings and Weidman has to retreat
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Chris Weidman
land while he's on his bicycle.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Chris Weidman 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.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
MacDonald is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Weidman
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald slightly pushes Weidman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chris Weidman!
MacDonald ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Weidman can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Weidman control.
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Weidman control.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald throws his leg over Chris Weidman's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Jason MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Chris Weidman frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Jason MacDonald and ends up on top!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chris Weidman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chris Weidman doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald aggressively and repeatedly punches Weidman.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Weidman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Weidman struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Weidman struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls Chris Weidman to his stomach and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Weidman control.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald forces Chris Weidman to open his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 MacDonald's moves.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
MacDonald launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Chris Weidman's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Weidman taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (Armbar) at 4:39 Round 2
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 377 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 393 s
Chris Weidman: Takedowns 0/0 (0%). That could very well be 100% of the reason he lost this one. When you are a wrestler...WRESTLE!!! Jason had no respect for Chris' wrestling/ground game, and took him down several times, pounding Chris a new one with some delicious GnP and Sub chaining. Embarassing for Chris, actually.
Chris Weidman 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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
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.
Chris Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Weidman is throwing a flurry of punches!
MacDonald ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Weidman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and advance towards Weidman trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Chris Weidman lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
MacDonald is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman kicks his legs trying to keep Jason MacDonald away.
No damage done by those kicks.
MacDonald is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald creates space and allows Chris Weidman to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing now.
Jason MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
MacDonald is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
MacDonald's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman sits up and gets an arm around MacDonald's neck!
MacDonald pushes Chris Weidman back to the ground.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Weidman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 MacDonald's moves.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Weidman shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Chris Weidman shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Weidman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Weidman struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
MacDonald misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald sits high on Chris Weidman's chest and pulls his leg underneath Weidman's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Weidman tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jason MacDonald and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by MacDonald and it cost him top position.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
Weidman hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jason MacDonald work his BJJ game.
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Weidman uses his strength to keep Weidman at a disadvantage
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Good looking punches from Chris Weidman on the ground
deflected by MacDonald.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
A right hand from Chris Weidman
misses its target.
Pulverizing punch to MacDonald's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Chris Weidman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald swings and Weidman has to retreat
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Chris Weidman
land while he's on his bicycle.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Chris Weidman 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.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
MacDonald is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Weidman
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald slightly pushes Weidman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chris Weidman!
MacDonald ducks under...
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Weidman can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Weidman control.
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Weidman control.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald throws his leg over Chris Weidman's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Jason MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Chris Weidman frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Jason MacDonald and ends up on top!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chris Weidman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chris Weidman doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald aggressively and repeatedly punches Weidman.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Weidman can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over MacDonald
Weidman is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Weidman struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Weidman struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls Chris Weidman to his stomach and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman
Weidman has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Weidman control.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Chris Weidman's guard...
Jason MacDonald forces Chris Weidman to open his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 MacDonald's moves.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
MacDonald launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Chris Weidman's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Weidman taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (Armbar) at 4:39 Round 2
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 377 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/14 (43%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 393 s
Chris Weidman: Takedowns 0/0 (0%). That could very well be 100% of the reason he lost this one. When you are a wrestler...WRESTLE!!! Jason had no respect for Chris' wrestling/ground game, and took him down several times, pounding Chris a new one with some delicious GnP and Sub chaining. Embarassing for Chris, actually.