Post by The Sandmen on Aug 14, 2015 11:28:10 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Royce Gracie and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Royce Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts Royce in a double underhook!
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Royce gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Royce blocks Jason MacDonald's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
0:42 Round 1 and MacDonald is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald catch Royce Gracie's left arm and tries a kimura
Royce Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls Royce Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Royce
Jason MacDonald slides his arm under Royce Gracie's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Royce Gracie pushes up and slides Jason MacDonald's arm over his chin.
MacDonald is in rear mount over Royce
Jason MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Royce locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jason MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! MacDonald lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Royce's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Royce goes for an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Royce.
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Jason MacDonald pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
MacDonald doesn't let Royce get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Royce Gracie slips his head out and ends up in Jason MacDonald's guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie is in MacDonald open guard now
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
Royce is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jason MacDonald spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts Royce in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jason MacDonald doesn't let Royce Gracie get in on his legs.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
MacDonald blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
MacDonald is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
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 Royce
MacDonald tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Royce breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Royce Gracie moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jason MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
MacDonald use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Royce Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Jason MacDonald has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
MacDonald is connecting with a few punches
Jason MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Royce seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
MacDonald's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
MacDonald wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald and Royce Gracie are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
Royce Gracie is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald grapple with Royce Gracie and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Royce manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Royce tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling MacDonald from the side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Royce Gracie hooks MacDonald's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jason MacDonald manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Royce Gracie and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Royce breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce struggles and frees his leg!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Royce Gracie sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jason MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald decides to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. MacDonald is in open guard over Royce now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
MacDonald jumps and tries to free his leg! Royce doesn't allow this but Jason MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
Royce is in open guard over MacDonald... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
MacDonald rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Jason MacDonald is on his feet again.
MacDonald is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Jason MacDonald away.
Jason MacDonald takes a kick to the body.
MacDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Royce Gracie is on his feet again.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jason MacDonald.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie tries a middle kick
Jason MacDonald blocks and steps away.
Royce misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce Gracie tries a hook to the body
and hits MacDonald ribs hard
Royce is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Royce Gracie seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Royce Gracie looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Jason MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
MacDonald breaks the lock showing some skills...
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from MacDonald
falls short.
Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Jason MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
MacDonald lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Royce Gracie! Brilliant slam!
Royce ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
MacDonald misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Jason MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
MacDonald misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Royce Gracie.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Royce's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Jason MacDonald pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce won't budge, forcing MacDonald to pull guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of MacDonald's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
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 5
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MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
MacDonald jumps and tries to free his leg! Royce doesn't allow this but Jason MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jason MacDonald!
Royce ducks under...
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Royce Gracie put MacDonald in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Royce from the side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jason MacDonald! He is reversed and nor Royce Gracie is on half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Jason MacDonald.
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Split decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 480,37
Clinch Damage 16
Ground Damage 228,67
Time on the ground 1103 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 607,45
Clinch Damage 114,83
Ground Damage 162,93
Time on the ground 1113 s
Gracie wins Punches, Takedowns, submission attempts, and damage.
MadConald (not a typo) wins clinch strikes, clinch attempts, and GnP strikes.
...and somehow the fight.
Gotta love judges!
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Royce Gracie and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Royce Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts Royce in a double underhook!
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
The fighters are clinching.
Royce gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Royce blocks Jason MacDonald's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
0:42 Round 1 and MacDonald is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald catch Royce Gracie's left arm and tries a kimura
Royce Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls Royce Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Royce
Jason MacDonald slides his arm under Royce Gracie's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Royce Gracie pushes up and slides Jason MacDonald's arm over his chin.
MacDonald is in rear mount over Royce
Jason MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Royce locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jason MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! MacDonald lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Royce's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Royce goes for an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Royce.
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Jason MacDonald pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
MacDonald doesn't let Royce get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Royce Gracie slips his head out and ends up in Jason MacDonald's guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie is in MacDonald open guard now
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
Royce is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jason MacDonald spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts Royce in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jason MacDonald doesn't let Royce Gracie get in on his legs.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
MacDonald blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
MacDonald is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
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 Royce
MacDonald tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Royce breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Royce Gracie moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jason MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
MacDonald use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Royce Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Jason MacDonald has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
MacDonald is connecting with a few punches
Jason MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Royce seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
MacDonald's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
MacDonald wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald and Royce Gracie are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
Royce Gracie is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald grapple with Royce Gracie and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Royce manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Royce tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling MacDonald from the side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Royce Gracie hooks MacDonald's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jason MacDonald manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Royce Gracie and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Royce breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce struggles and frees his leg!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Royce Gracie sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jason MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald decides to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. MacDonald is in open guard over Royce now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
MacDonald jumps and tries to free his leg! Royce doesn't allow this but Jason MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
Royce is in open guard over MacDonald... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
MacDonald rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Jason MacDonald is on his feet again.
MacDonald is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Jason MacDonald away.
Jason MacDonald takes a kick to the body.
MacDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Royce Gracie is on his feet again.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jason MacDonald.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie tries a middle kick
Jason MacDonald blocks and steps away.
Royce misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce Gracie tries a hook to the body
and hits MacDonald ribs hard
Royce is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Royce Gracie seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Royce Gracie looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Jason MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
MacDonald breaks the lock showing some skills...
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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from MacDonald
falls short.
Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Jason MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
MacDonald lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Royce Gracie! Brilliant slam!
Royce ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
MacDonald misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Jason MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
MacDonald misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Royce Gracie.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Royce's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Jason MacDonald pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce won't budge, forcing MacDonald to pull guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of MacDonald's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
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 5
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MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
MacDonald jumps and tries to free his leg! Royce doesn't allow this but Jason MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jason MacDonald!
Royce ducks under...
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald is holding Royce Gracie's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Royce Gracie put MacDonald in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Royce from the side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Royce
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jason MacDonald! He is reversed and nor Royce Gracie is on half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over MacDonald
Royce is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Jason MacDonald.
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Split decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 480,37
Clinch Damage 16
Ground Damage 228,67
Time on the ground 1103 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 607,45
Clinch Damage 114,83
Ground Damage 162,93
Time on the ground 1113 s
Gracie wins Punches, Takedowns, submission attempts, and damage.
MadConald (not a typo) wins clinch strikes, clinch attempts, and GnP strikes.
...and somehow the fight.
Gotta love judges!