Post by The Sandmen on Jun 23, 2015 11:05:17 GMT -5
Chris Weidman glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Chris Weidman and Jason MacDonald touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Weidman's punches
Weidman is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
Chris Weidman throws a looping left hand...
That lands on MacDonald's chin! That stops MacDonald in his tracks!
The two exchange wildly
Weidman is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Chris Weidman
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald pushes off of Chris Weidman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Weidman stumbles backwards but Jason MacDonald chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Weidman's Right eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Chris Weidman is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Jason MacDonald gets the advantage
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jason MacDonald pushes Chris Weidman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
MacDonald jumps and tries to free his leg! Weidman doesn't allow this but Jason MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
MacDonald sits over his knees and pushes away Weidman's leg!
Jason MacDonald is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
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 full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
MacDonald is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman rolls him over and takes his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Weidman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Weidman is unable to move under MacDonald control.
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
Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
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
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
MacDonald tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Weidman! MacDonald has one hook in and keeps working!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman with one hook in
Weidman is trying to escape from the rear mount.
MacDonald tries to use some of his tricky moves but MacDonald's is smart enough to counter him.
Weidman clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald slides his arm under Chris Weidman's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Chris Weidman pulls down on Jason MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman with one hook in
Chris Weidman is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Weidman has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Chris Weidman uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Weidman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as MacDonald can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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 3:55 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Weidman won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman 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 is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Weidman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman 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 is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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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.
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! MacDonald doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Weidman's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Weidman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Weidman hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
MacDonald moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Weidman's thigh!
MacDonald wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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 clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Weidman is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jason MacDonald just can't get away!
MacDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from MacDonald who put distance between them
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
MacDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
Weidman moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over MacDonald
Chris Weidman isolates Jason MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jason MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over 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,
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Weidman closed his guard around Jason MacDonald.
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 2:45 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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...
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!
Punishing hold!
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Weidman's being punished here!
Weidman's Right cheek is beginning to swell
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...
Weidman 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 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 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
Weidman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts Weidman in a double underhook!
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
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Weidman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Weidman struggles... Jason MacDonald is unable to take him down
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Chris Weidman
surprises MacDonald!
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
MacDonald is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from Weidman!
MacDonald blocks that kick with his leg.
Weidman 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?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Chris Weidman launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
MacDonald blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Weidman.
Crushing shot to Weidman's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald circles around Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald 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.
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
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Weidman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jason MacDonald for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Weidman time to recover. Chris Weidman 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 fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Weidman's chin
Weidman has a small cut in his Chin
MacDonald is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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.
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald launches a knee!
Jason MacDonald hits Weidman's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Weidman launches a few hard punches to Jason MacDonald's ribs!
MacDonald struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
MacDonald sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Weidman's face while in the clinch!
Weidman can't take many more shots like those!
Weidman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Weidman has a small cut in his Left cheek
Weidman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Chris Weidman tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jason MacDonald
Chris Weidman fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Jason MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman leans forwards and tries to grapple with MacDonald
MacDonald wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Weidman misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald attempts to cut off Weidman with punches
Weidman reels from the strikes.
That punishment by Jason MacDonald has left Weidman staggered! Jason MacDonald should try push forward now and finish this!
Jason MacDonald runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Chris Weidman who almost cannot stand!
One after another Jason MacDonald is punishing Weidman! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Weidman's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Jason MacDonald has left Weidman staggered! Jason MacDonald should try push forward now and finish this!
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Chris Weidman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Weidman from the side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Terrible one sided match... Weidman was not ready to fight a fighter of Jason MacDonald caliber.
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's left arm and tries a kimura
Weidman's arm is bent at an awful angle! Chris Weidman's taps again and again
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (kimura) at 4:41 Round 3
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/17 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 14/21 (67%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Weidman kinda tried, but he’s just not as good as Chris Weidman.
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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Chris Weidman and Jason MacDonald touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Weidman's punches
Weidman is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
Chris Weidman throws a looping left hand...
That lands on MacDonald's chin! That stops MacDonald in his tracks!
The two exchange wildly
Weidman is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Chris Weidman
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald pushes off of Chris Weidman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Weidman stumbles backwards but Jason MacDonald chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Weidman's Right eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Chris Weidman is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Jason MacDonald gets the advantage
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jason MacDonald pushes Chris Weidman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
MacDonald jumps and tries to free his leg! Weidman doesn't allow this but Jason MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
MacDonald sits over his knees and pushes away Weidman's leg!
Jason MacDonald is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
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 full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
MacDonald is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Chris Weidman rolls him over and takes his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Weidman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Weidman is unable to move under MacDonald control.
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
Weidman 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 Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
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
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
MacDonald tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Weidman! MacDonald has one hook in and keeps working!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman with one hook in
Weidman is trying to escape from the rear mount.
MacDonald tries to use some of his tricky moves but MacDonald's is smart enough to counter him.
Weidman clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald slides his arm under Chris Weidman's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Chris Weidman pulls down on Jason MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
MacDonald is in rear mount over Weidman with one hook in
Chris Weidman is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Weidman has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Chris Weidman uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Weidman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as MacDonald can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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 3:55 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Weidman won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman 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 is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Weidman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman 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 is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald suddenly holds Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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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.
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! MacDonald doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Weidman's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Weidman's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Weidman hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
MacDonald moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Weidman's thigh!
MacDonald wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
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 clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Weidman is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jason MacDonald just can't get away!
MacDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from MacDonald who put distance between them
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
MacDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over MacDonald
Weidman moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over MacDonald
Chris Weidman isolates Jason MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jason MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Chris Weidman lost his dominant position.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over 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,
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Weidman closed his guard around Jason MacDonald.
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 2:45 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Chris Weidman efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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...
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!
Punishing hold!
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Chris Weidman breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Weidman's being punished here!
Weidman's Right cheek is beginning to swell
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...
Weidman 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 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 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
Weidman tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts Weidman in a double underhook!
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
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Weidman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Weidman struggles... Jason MacDonald is unable to take him down
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Chris Weidman
surprises MacDonald!
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
MacDonald is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from Weidman!
MacDonald blocks that kick with his leg.
Weidman 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?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Chris Weidman launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
MacDonald blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on Weidman.
Crushing shot to Weidman's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald circles around Weidman
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Weidman
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald 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.
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
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Weidman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jason MacDonald for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Weidman time to recover. Chris Weidman 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 fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Weidman's chin
Weidman has a small cut in his Chin
MacDonald is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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.
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald launches a knee!
Jason MacDonald hits Weidman's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Weidman launches a few hard punches to Jason MacDonald's ribs!
MacDonald struggles and protects himself.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
MacDonald sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Weidman's face while in the clinch!
Weidman can't take many more shots like those!
Weidman's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Weidman has a small cut in his Left cheek
Weidman seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Chris Weidman tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jason MacDonald
Chris Weidman fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Jason MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman leans forwards and tries to grapple with MacDonald
MacDonald wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Weidman misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald attempts to cut off Weidman with punches
Weidman reels from the strikes.
That punishment by Jason MacDonald has left Weidman staggered! Jason MacDonald should try push forward now and finish this!
Jason MacDonald runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Chris Weidman who almost cannot stand!
One after another Jason MacDonald is punishing Weidman! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Weidman's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Jason MacDonald has left Weidman staggered! Jason MacDonald should try push forward now and finish this!
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Chris Weidman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Weidman
MacDonald is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Weidman
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Weidman from the side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Terrible one sided match... Weidman was not ready to fight a fighter of Jason MacDonald caliber.
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chris Weidman
MacDonald catch Chris Weidman's left arm and tries a kimura
Weidman's arm is bent at an awful angle! Chris Weidman's taps again and again
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (kimura) at 4:41 Round 3
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/17 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 14/21 (67%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 497 s
Weidman kinda tried, but he’s just not as good as Chris Weidman.