Post by The Sandmen on Oct 4, 2015 17:48:34 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Rory while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Chael Sonnen looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rory MacDonald is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Chael Sonnen grabs Rory
Rory MacDonald gets thrown to the mat.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen moves on the ground
Sonnen cannot take advantage in the ground
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Rory anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Sonnen has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Rory MacDonald's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Sonnen's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Rory MacDonald for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Sonnen time to recover... 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rory MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rory MacDonald's mind is definitely in the fight, Sonnen just got nailed! Rory MacDonald saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Sonnen moves aside and dodges.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Chael Sonnen
Rory is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
It looks like Sonnen was hit by a bus!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
Chael Sonnen's reflexes save him!
Sonnen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen tries to take Rory MacDonald down... Rory stumbles backwards and Chael Sonnen launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rory's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rory MacDonald!
That one almost breaks Sonnen's chin! He is knocked down!
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory launches a kick to Sonnen's thigh
Loud pop!
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen kicks his legs trying to keep Rory MacDonald away.
Rory MacDonald takes a kick to the body.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory launches a kick to Sonnen's thigh
Loud pop!
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory opts to jump inside Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen didn't see that coming. Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen now.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Rory moves on the ground
Rory MacDonald moves to side mount
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Rory MacDonald tries a kimura
Sonnen breaks the lock.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sonnen tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Rory MacDonald hooks Sonnen's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chael Sonnen manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Sonnen measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sonnen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sonnen tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rory from the side mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Rory's abdomen
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen postures up and breaks the triangle.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
Rory ties him up.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Sonnen pulls his arm out of danger.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Chael Sonnen
that forces Rory to try and defend better.
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
Sonnen's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sonnen throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory MacDonald
Great move by Sonnen who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Chael Sonnen pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen grab one of Rory MacDonald's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rory MacDonald landed hard on his back
Sonnen is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Sonnen opts to jump inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory now.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Sonnen
Rory tries to escape from closed guard...
Rory struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Rory MacDonald hooks Sonnen's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chael Sonnen manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Sonnen measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Rory launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is countered by Chael Sonnen.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Rory 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Sonnen seems staggered and Rory MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rory MacDonald moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sonnen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chael Sonnen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Multiple well placed knees from Sonnen!
Rory MacDonald is smart enough to block them!
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sonnen blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chael Sonnen's cheek! Sonnen stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Sonnen's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory moves backwards and gestures for Chael Sonnen to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Chael Sonnen is standing now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rory launches a furious hook!
That hits Sonnen's chin like a wrecking ball! Sonnen loses balance and goes to the mat.
Sonnen's Chin is beginning to swell
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
Rory leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
Rory leans out of the way.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen kicks his legs trying to keep Rory MacDonald away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Chael Sonnen to stand up.
Chael Sonnen is on his feet again.
Sonnen is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Rory MacDonald throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sonnen's chin! That stops Sonnen in his tracks!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Rory MacDonald, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Rory launches a furious low kick!
Sonnen receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rory pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Rory moves backwards and Chael Sonnen is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
Rory ties him up.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Sonnen's punches
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sonnen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Sonnen is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Rory positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sonnen's being punished here!
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen has Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rory is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Rory is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Chael Sonnen pulls down on Rory MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Chael Sonnen pushes up and slides Rory MacDonald's arm over his chin.
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen has Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rory is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sonnen! Rory has one hook in and keeps working!
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Sonnen measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sonnen locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rory MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! Rory lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Sonnen's punches
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald sits up and gets an arm around Sonnen's neck!
Sonnen pushes Rory MacDonald back to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Sonnen throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Blocked by Rory.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
John McCarthy 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Sonnen launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rory with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
Sonnen is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Rory MacDonald
rocks Sonnen!
Good front kick from Rory!
Sonnen stumbles backwards after that one!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Sonnen is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Sonnen is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Good movement from Rory
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Sonnen's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Rory launches a furious hook!
That hits Sonnen's chin like a wrecking ball! Sonnen loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
Rory leans out of the way.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
Rory leans out of the way.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen did not see that coming! Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen now.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Stand up! This is what Sonnen's cornermen are shouting. Rory MacDonald is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Rory moves on the ground
Rory MacDonald moves to side mount
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Rory MacDonald goes for an americana!
He locks it in! Chael Sonnen is forced to tap!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (Americana) at 1:48 Round 4
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 21/30 (70%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 536 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 5/17 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/50 (26%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 653 s
Chael's stale; Rory's glory.
Chael Sonnen looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rory MacDonald is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Chael Sonnen grabs Rory
Rory MacDonald gets thrown to the mat.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen moves on the ground
Sonnen cannot take advantage in the ground
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Sonnen is looking to end this fight with strikes
Rory anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Sonnen has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chael Sonnen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sonnen drills Rory MacDonald's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Sonnen's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Rory MacDonald for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Sonnen time to recover... 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rory MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rory MacDonald's mind is definitely in the fight, Sonnen just got nailed! Rory MacDonald saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Sonnen moves aside and dodges.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Chael Sonnen
Rory is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
It looks like Sonnen was hit by a bus!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
Chael Sonnen's reflexes save him!
Sonnen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen tries to take Rory MacDonald down... Rory stumbles backwards and Chael Sonnen launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rory's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rory MacDonald!
That one almost breaks Sonnen's chin! He is knocked down!
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory launches a kick to Sonnen's thigh
Loud pop!
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen kicks his legs trying to keep Rory MacDonald away.
Rory MacDonald takes a kick to the body.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory launches a kick to Sonnen's thigh
Loud pop!
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory opts to jump inside Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen didn't see that coming. Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen now.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Rory moves on the ground
Rory MacDonald moves to side mount
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Chael Sonnen manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Rory MacDonald tries a kimura
Sonnen breaks the lock.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sonnen tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Rory MacDonald hooks Sonnen's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chael Sonnen manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Chael Sonnen looks to counter!
Sonnen measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sonnen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Sonnen is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sonnen tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rory from the side mount!
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Chael Sonnen slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chael Sonnen is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Rory's abdomen
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chael Sonnen takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Chael Sonnen in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Chael Sonnen postures up and breaks the triangle.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
Rory ties him up.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Sonnen pulls his arm out of danger.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Chael Sonnen
that forces Rory to try and defend better.
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
Sonnen's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sonnen throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Chael Sonnen fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory MacDonald
Great move by Sonnen who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chael Sonnen embrace and tries to move away...
Chael Sonnen pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sonnen grab one of Rory MacDonald's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rory MacDonald landed hard on his back
Sonnen is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Sonnen opts to jump inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory now.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Sonnen tries to move to full mount
Sonnen succeeds
Chael Sonnen is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Sonnen
Rory tries to escape from closed guard...
Rory struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Rory MacDonald hooks Sonnen's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chael Sonnen manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Chael Sonnen to fight back!
Sonnen measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Rory launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is countered by Chael Sonnen.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Rory 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chael Sonnen goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Sonnen seems staggered and Rory MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rory MacDonald moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sonnen jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chael Sonnen pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Multiple well placed knees from Sonnen!
Rory MacDonald is smart enough to block them!
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sonnen blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chael Sonnen's cheek! Sonnen stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Sonnen's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory moves backwards and gestures for Chael Sonnen to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Chael Sonnen is standing now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Rory launches a furious hook!
That hits Sonnen's chin like a wrecking ball! Sonnen loses balance and goes to the mat.
Sonnen's Chin is beginning to swell
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
Rory leans out of the way.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
Rory leans out of the way.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen kicks his legs trying to keep Rory MacDonald away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Chael Sonnen to stand up.
Chael Sonnen is on his feet again.
Sonnen is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Rory MacDonald throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Sonnen's chin! That stops Sonnen in his tracks!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Rory MacDonald, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Rory launches a furious low kick!
Sonnen receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rory pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Rory moves backwards and Chael Sonnen is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chael Sonnen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen fakes some punches
Rory ties him up.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Sonnen's punches
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sonnen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Sonnen is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Chael Sonnen tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Rory positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Sonnen's being punished here!
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen has Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rory is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Chael Sonnen gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Rory is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Chael Sonnen pulls down on Rory MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Chael Sonnen's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Chael Sonnen pushes up and slides Rory MacDonald's arm over his chin.
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen
Sonnen has Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rory is unable to move under Sonnen control.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sonnen! Rory has one hook in and keeps working!
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Sonnen measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Chael Sonnen launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rory is in rear mount over Sonnen with one hook in
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sonnen locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rory MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! Rory lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Sonnen's punches
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald sits up and gets an arm around Sonnen's neck!
Sonnen pushes Rory MacDonald back to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Chael Sonnen looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over Rory
Sonnen throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Blocked by Rory.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chael Sonnen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
John McCarthy 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Sonnen launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rory with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
Sonnen is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
A wicked punch by Rory MacDonald
rocks Sonnen!
Good front kick from Rory!
Sonnen stumbles backwards after that one!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Sonnen is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Sonnen is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Chael Sonnen
Good movement from Rory
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Sonnen's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Rory launches a furious hook!
That hits Sonnen's chin like a wrecking ball! Sonnen loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
Rory leans out of the way.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Chael Sonnen launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
Rory leans out of the way.
Rory is standing while Sonnen is on the ground on his back
Rory decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen did not see that coming! Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen now.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Stand up! This is what Sonnen's cornermen are shouting. Rory MacDonald is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Sonnen
Rory moves on the ground
Rory MacDonald moves to side mount
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chael Sonnen
Rory MacDonald goes for an americana!
He locks it in! Chael Sonnen is forced to tap!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (Americana) at 1:48 Round 4
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 21/30 (70%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 536 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 5/17 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 13/50 (26%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 653 s
Chael's stale; Rory's glory.