Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2016 11:24:08 GMT -5
Luke Rockhold glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by MacDonald while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to free his leg
Luke Rockhold moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald catch Luke Rockhold's right arm and tries a kimura
Luke Rockhold holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rockhold struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rockhold breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald looks to be in very good shape.
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Rockhold hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Rockhold tries to free his leg...
MacDonald doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jason MacDonald rolls over himself and stands up while Luke Rockhold rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason 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.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold throws up a triangle attempt!
Jason MacDonald postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Luke Rockhold shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Luke Rockhold breaks that americana attempt!
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold works on the ground with his fingers over MacDonald's face
MacDonald shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald suddenly holds Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
misses its target.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rockhold's jaw!
Several good body shots
land on Rockhold.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
That punishment by Jason MacDonald has left Rockhold staggered! Jason MacDonald should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Rockhold launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Jason MacDonald blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald was tooling Luke Rockhold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Luke Rockhold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Rockhold succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
1:10 Round 2 and Rockhold is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Luke Rockhold just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald may be in trouble!
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rockhold with uppercuts!
Rockhold is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rockhold is unable to escape!
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Luke Rockhold
well done Rockhold falls hard on the mat
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald creates space and allows Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Jason MacDonald is on half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Rockhold rolls over himself and stands up while Jason MacDonald rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
MacDonald blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
Jason MacDonald any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Rockhold 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rockhold's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like MacDonald
MacDonald catch Luke Rockhold's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Luke Rockhold holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Luke Rockhold shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Luke Rockhold breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald catch Luke Rockhold's left arm and tries a kimura
Luke Rockhold holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
MacDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rockhold locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jason MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Rockhold control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rockhold
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald pushes off of Luke Rockhold and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rockhold stumbles backwards but Jason MacDonald chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Luke Rockhold's face!
A bad move from Jason MacDonald
almost puts his head in the path of Rockhold's kick.
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Jason MacDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
MacDonald struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
A left hook from MacDonald
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold goes to the body...
his punches graze MacDonald's arm.
Jason MacDonald was tooling Luke Rockhold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Luke Rockhold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
MacDonald moves forward looking for some action
Jason MacDonald shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! MacDonald is throwing a flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald grab one of Luke Rockhold's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Luke Rockhold landed hard on his back
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Jason MacDonald's head...
It lands flush with Jason MacDonald's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold kicks his legs trying to keep Jason MacDonald away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
MacDonald jumps and tries to free his leg! Rockhold doesn't allow this but Jason MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by MacDonald who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold creates enough space to control Jason MacDonald's leg.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4:20 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Luke Rockhold.
MacDonald deflects it.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Good movement from MacDonald
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Terrible one sided match... Rockhold was not ready to fight a fighter of Jason MacDonald caliber.
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
MacDonald blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rockhold is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rockhold fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Solid jabs from Jason MacDonald.
Rockhold defends.
Jason MacDonald and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jason MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Jason MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Jason MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
MacDonald grabs Luke Rockhold
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
MacDonald blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Stand up! This is what MacDonald's cornermen are shouting. Luke Rockhold is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Rockhold breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rockhold misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
MacDonald tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rockhold from the side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls Luke Rockhold to his stomach and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to get his arm under Luke Rockhold's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Luke Rockhold's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
That Neck Crank from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Luke Rockhold easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jason MacDonald. Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold
MacDonald tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rockhold! MacDonald has one hook in and keeps working!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rockhold is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Nice beating Luke Rockhold has received.
Rockhold tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold closed his guard around Jason MacDonald.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by MacDonald who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald suddenly holds Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Rockhold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rockhold tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of MacDonald's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
BJJ! That is what must be passing through MacDonald's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Jason MacDonald blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Jason MacDonald!
That one almost breaks Rockhold's chin! He is knocked down!
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
MacDonald opts to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rockhold's being punished here!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
MacDonald secures the lock while Luke Rockhold refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (Armbar) at 3:52 Round 5
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/24 (8%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 997 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/16 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 947 s
Interesting fight. JMacD lay and prayed for the first round, to try to get some momentum and rounds under his belt. He did some damage, but mostly not. Rockhold did some damage in round 2, but JmD countered and started slowly doing some as well. They were really even for a long time, exchanging back and forthnesses, and submissions and such and finally JmD got his finish on. Late, but not never.
Ferocious staredown by MacDonald while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to free his leg
Luke Rockhold moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jason MacDonald controls the situation despite Luke Rockhold efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald catch Luke Rockhold's right arm and tries a kimura
Luke Rockhold holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rockhold struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rockhold breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald looks to be in very good shape.
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Rockhold hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Luke Rockhold uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Rockhold tries to free his leg...
MacDonald doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Rockhold's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rockhold blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jason MacDonald rolls over himself and stands up while Luke Rockhold rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason 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.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold throws up a triangle attempt!
Jason MacDonald postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Luke Rockhold shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Luke Rockhold breaks that americana attempt!
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold works on the ground with his fingers over MacDonald's face
MacDonald shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald suddenly holds Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
Rockhold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
misses its target.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Rockhold's jaw!
Several good body shots
land on Rockhold.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
That punishment by Jason MacDonald has left Rockhold staggered! Jason MacDonald should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Rockhold launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Jason MacDonald blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald was tooling Luke Rockhold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Luke Rockhold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald regains full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Rockhold succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Luke Rockhold tries to finish with a leg lock!
MacDonald is able to break the lock.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
1:10 Round 2 and Rockhold is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Luke Rockhold just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald may be in trouble!
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rockhold with uppercuts!
Rockhold is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rockhold is unable to escape!
Luke Rockhold 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 Luke Rockhold
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Luke Rockhold
well done Rockhold falls hard on the mat
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald creates space and allows Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Rockhold climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rockhold fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Luke Rockhold! He is reversed and nor Jason MacDonald is on half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Luke Rockhold rolls over himself and stands up while Jason MacDonald rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
MacDonald blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
Jason MacDonald any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Rockhold 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.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald succeeds
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rockhold's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like MacDonald
MacDonald catch Luke Rockhold's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Luke Rockhold holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Luke Rockhold shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Luke Rockhold breaks that americana attempt!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald catch Luke Rockhold's left arm and tries a kimura
Luke Rockhold holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
MacDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rockhold locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jason MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rockhold has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Rockhold control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rockhold
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald pushes off of Luke Rockhold and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rockhold stumbles backwards but Jason MacDonald chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Luke Rockhold's Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Luke Rockhold's face!
A bad move from Jason MacDonald
almost puts his head in the path of Rockhold's kick.
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Jason MacDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
MacDonald struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Rockhold creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
A left hook from MacDonald
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold goes to the body...
his punches graze MacDonald's arm.
Jason MacDonald was tooling Luke Rockhold for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Luke Rockhold lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
MacDonald moves forward looking for some action
Jason MacDonald shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! MacDonald is throwing a flurry of punches!
Luke Rockhold just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald grab one of Luke Rockhold's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Luke Rockhold landed hard on his back
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold launches an up-kick intended for Jason MacDonald's head...
It lands flush with Jason MacDonald's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Luke Rockhold kicks his legs trying to keep Jason MacDonald away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
MacDonald jumps and tries to free his leg! Rockhold doesn't allow this but Jason MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
MacDonald pulls his arm out of danger.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by MacDonald who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Luke Rockhold creates enough space to control Jason MacDonald's leg.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4:20 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Luke Rockhold.
MacDonald deflects it.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Good movement from MacDonald
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Terrible one sided match... Rockhold was not ready to fight a fighter of Jason MacDonald caliber.
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
MacDonald blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rockhold is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
Luke Rockhold is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rockhold fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Solid jabs from Jason MacDonald.
Rockhold defends.
Jason MacDonald and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jason MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Jason MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Jason MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
MacDonald grabs Luke Rockhold
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
MacDonald blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Stand up! This is what MacDonald's cornermen are shouting. Luke Rockhold is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Rockhold breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rockhold misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold tries to escape from the full mount...
Jason MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
MacDonald tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rockhold from the side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Luke Rockhold...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jason MacDonald rolls Luke Rockhold to his stomach and takes his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to get his arm under Luke Rockhold's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Luke Rockhold's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Rockhold struggles to free himself
That Neck Crank from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Luke Rockhold easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to open Rockhold's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jason MacDonald. Rockhold is unable to cover himself now!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold
MacDonald tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rockhold! MacDonald has one hook in and keeps working!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Rockhold with one hook in
Rockhold has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Rockhold is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Nice beating Luke Rockhold has received.
Rockhold tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jason MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Luke Rockhold closed his guard around Jason MacDonald.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by MacDonald who is in full mount! Rockhold is in trouble now!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald suddenly holds Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Rockhold's eyes...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
Rockhold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Rockhold tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of MacDonald's moves.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
BJJ! That is what must be passing through MacDonald's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Jason MacDonald blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to stand up!
MacDonald doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Jason MacDonald!
That one almost breaks Rockhold's chin! He is knocked down!
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
MacDonald opts to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rockhold's being punished here!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Luke Rockhold.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Luke Rockhold's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Rockhold struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Jason MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
MacDonald secures the lock while Luke Rockhold refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (Armbar) at 3:52 Round 5
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/24 (8%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 997 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/16 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 947 s
Interesting fight. JMacD lay and prayed for the first round, to try to get some momentum and rounds under his belt. He did some damage, but mostly not. Rockhold did some damage in round 2, but JmD countered and started slowly doing some as well. They were really even for a long time, exchanging back and forthnesses, and submissions and such and finally JmD got his finish on. Late, but not never.