Post by The Sandmen on Nov 20, 2016 22:34:39 GMT -5
Mac Danzig looks very relaxed.
Michael Chiesa is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Mac Danzig and Michael Chiesa touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mac Danzig leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chiesa
Danzig shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Danzig and Michael Chiesa are cliched up against the cage. Danzig steps for a throw
Michael Chiesa is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chiesa put Danzig in half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Danzig tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chiesa from the side mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to pass to mount...
Danzig slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chiesa.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig moves to better his position on the ground...
Mac Danzig viciously slams hammer blows to Chiesa's face!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mac Danzig controls the situation despite Michael Chiesa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chiesa's arm and tries an armbar!
Chiesa holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Chiesa's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mac Danzig.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Chiesa is doing a great job covering himself up.
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Danzig tries to free his leg...
Chiesa doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Danzig has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Mac Danzig a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Chiesa throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mac Danzig realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Mac Danzig. 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 Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chiesa wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Chiesa moves forward and holds Danzig
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa struggles and launches a few punches to Danzig's head
Nothing from this... Michael Chiesa seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Chiesa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Danzig can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chiesa throws a lazy kick
Danzig dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Chiesa's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mac Danzig didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Chiesa tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Danzig
Stand up! This is what Danzig's cornermen are shouting. Michael Chiesa is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Michael Chiesa moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chiesa viciously slams hammer blows to Danzig's face!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Danzig
Michael Chiesa pushes Danzig's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Chiesa who is in full mount! Danzig is in trouble now!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Michael Chiesa aggressively and repeatedly punches Danzig.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig 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 Chiesa's moves.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig 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
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chiesa fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Danzig is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Chiesa's jaw!
Danzig is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig moves to better his position on the ground...
Mac Danzig viciously slams hammer blows to Chiesa's face!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chiesa.
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Round 2
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Michael Chiesa moves forward looking for some grappling action
Danzig pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Mac Danzig and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mac Danzig is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chiesa's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mac Danzig tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chiesa goes down.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa can't prevent his opponent from passing. Danzig looks to work from half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Chiesa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Danzig blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chiesa's guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Danzig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Danzig's side.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Danzig blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chiesa's guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig tries to free his leg
Mac Danzig uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chiesa's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chiesa creates enough space to control Mac Danzig's leg.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Chiesa put Mac Danzig in closed guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Danzig can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Danzig tries to escape from the closed guard
Mac Danzig any adventage in the ground.
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Danzig is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Chiesa doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Michael Chiesa tries to better his position on the ground...
Chiesa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Mac Danzig gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Mac Danzig, who is barely covering up!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mac Danzig can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Danzig delivers a few accurate elbows!
Michael Chiesa blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa works on the ground with his fingers over Danzig's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig suddenly holds Michael Chiesa's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Danzig is locking that Armbar...
Chiesa can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Mac Danzig!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Michael Chiesa throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Danzig's face with those brutal elbows! Danzig needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Danzig's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Chiesa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mac Danzig's punches
Chiesa measures the resilience of Danzig's chin with an uppercut while Danzig lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Michael Chiesa.
Nice punches.
Michael Chiesa goes with a looping right hand while Mac Danzig jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Danzig seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Nose
Michael Chiesa fakes a move and moves laterally.
Chiesa throws a low kick
Mac Danzig blocks.
Mac Danzig attempts a sweep single...
Mac Danzig catches Michael Chiesa's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Danzig.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Danzig is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Mac Danzig uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig 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
Michael Chiesa 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 Danzig's moves.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Mac Danzig. 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 Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Danzig is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Danzig uses his strength to keep Danzig at a disadvantage
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Danzig tries to cover his face,
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Danzig moves on the ground
Mac Danzig moves to side mount
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa attempts a triangle from bottom! Mac Danzig slips out. Chiesa quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mac Danzig slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Mac Danzig takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mac Danzig is measuring Chiesa with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Chiesa's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chiesa takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mac Danzig tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chiesa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Danzig moves on the ground
Mac Danzig moves to side mount
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mac Danzig looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig catch Michael Chiesa's right arm and tries a kimura
Danzig is locking that kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in Chiesa's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Michael Chiesa holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Not a desiderable position that Danzig is in now. Michael Chiesa is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
Danzig knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Mac Danzig keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Michael Chiesa looks to posture up and open Mac Danzig's guard...
Mac Danzig has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Danzig looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chiesa's punches
Chiesa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Danzig.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Danzig sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chiesa misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mac Danzig tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mac Danzig who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Michael Chiesa is on his back after that attempt
Danzig is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa kicks his legs trying to keep Mac Danzig away.
Mac Danzig takes a kick to the body.
Danzig is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa launches an up-kick intended for Mac Danzig's head...
Danzig leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Danzig is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa launches an up-kick intended for Mac Danzig's head...
Danzig leans out of the way.
Danzig is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Danzig decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Chiesa's guard.
Chiesa did not see that coming! Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa now.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa can't prevent his opponent from passing. Danzig looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig storms over Chiesa with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Danzig doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chiesa's face with his elbows!
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Mac Danzig manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to pass to mount...
Danzig slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chiesa.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Mac Danzig uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Mac Danzig to fight back!
Danzig tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chiesa struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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
Mac Danzig 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Danzig into his guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Danzig 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 Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) is cheering him!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Danzig tries to cover his face,
Danzig's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chiesa put Danzig in half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Danzig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Danzig's side.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Mac Danzig work his BJJ game.
Danzig sits over his knees and pushes away Chiesa's leg!
Mac Danzig is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Mac Danzig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Danzig tries to cover his face,
Danzig has a small cut in his Left cheek
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to pass to mount...
Danzig slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chiesa.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Chiesa's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chiesa doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Right eye
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mac Danzig can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Danzig holds Michael Chiesa and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Chiesa was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Mac Danzig manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Chiesa's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chiesa doesn't fight back!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Mac Danzig has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Chiesa throws a low kick
Mac Danzig blocks.
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Mac Danzig to fight back!
A wicked punch by Mac Danzig
rocks Chiesa!
Mac Danzig goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chiesa jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chiesa seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Michael Chiesa is opening up on Danzig and raining down combinations!
Danzig's corner looks worried!
Danzig is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Mac Danzig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Mac Danzig looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chiesa's arm and tries an armbar!
Chiesa hold his own hand and breaks Danzig's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mac Danzig.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Chiesa tries to move to full mount!
Danzig won't allow him to take this position easily.
Chiesa misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig tries to show some ground skills
Mac Danzig put Chiesa in half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Michael Chiesa 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 Danzig's moves.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Good looking punches from Mac Danzig on the ground
They could take their toll on Chiesa.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chiesa's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Chiesa struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Mac Danzig appears to be unbreakable
Chiesa hold his own hand and breaks Danzig's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mac Danzig.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Mac Danzig uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chiesa creates enough space to control Mac Danzig's leg.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Danzig launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michael Chiesa is not able to stop Chiesa ground skills and Mac Danzig moves to side mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Michael Chiesa.
Winner is Mac Danzig by Majority decision
Statistics: Mac Danzig
Punches 20/26 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/45 (58%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1080 s
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 26/37 (70%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1119 s
The picture of Danzig in the sim program makes his chest look like it's made of rubber. Just sayin'
Michael Chiesa is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Mac Danzig and Michael Chiesa touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mac Danzig leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chiesa
Danzig shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Danzig and Michael Chiesa are cliched up against the cage. Danzig steps for a throw
Michael Chiesa is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chiesa put Danzig in half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Danzig tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chiesa from the side mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to pass to mount...
Danzig slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chiesa.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig moves to better his position on the ground...
Mac Danzig viciously slams hammer blows to Chiesa's face!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mac Danzig controls the situation despite Michael Chiesa efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chiesa's arm and tries an armbar!
Chiesa holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Chiesa's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mac Danzig.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Chiesa is doing a great job covering himself up.
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Danzig tries to free his leg...
Chiesa doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Danzig has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Mac Danzig a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Chiesa throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mac Danzig realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Mac Danzig. 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 Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Chiesa wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Chiesa moves forward and holds Danzig
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa struggles and launches a few punches to Danzig's head
Nothing from this... Michael Chiesa seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Chiesa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Danzig can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chiesa throws a lazy kick
Danzig dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Chiesa's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mac Danzig didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Chiesa tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Danzig
Stand up! This is what Danzig's cornermen are shouting. Michael Chiesa is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Michael Chiesa moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chiesa viciously slams hammer blows to Danzig's face!
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Danzig
Michael Chiesa pushes Danzig's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Chiesa who is in full mount! Danzig is in trouble now!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Michael Chiesa aggressively and repeatedly punches Danzig.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig 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 Chiesa's moves.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig 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
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chiesa fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Danzig is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Chiesa's jaw!
Danzig is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig moves to better his position on the ground...
Mac Danzig viciously slams hammer blows to Chiesa's face!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chiesa.
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Round 2
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Michael Chiesa moves forward looking for some grappling action
Danzig pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Mac Danzig and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mac Danzig is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chiesa's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mac Danzig tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chiesa goes down.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa can't prevent his opponent from passing. Danzig looks to work from half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Michael Chiesa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Danzig blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chiesa's guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Danzig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Danzig's side.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Danzig blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Chiesa's guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig tries to free his leg
Mac Danzig uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chiesa's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chiesa creates enough space to control Mac Danzig's leg.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Chiesa put Mac Danzig in closed guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Danzig can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Danzig tries to escape from the closed guard
Mac Danzig any adventage in the ground.
Danzig clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Danzig is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Chiesa doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Michael Chiesa tries to better his position on the ground...
Chiesa is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chiesa is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chiesa in his guard...
Mac Danzig gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Mac Danzig, who is barely covering up!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mac Danzig can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Danzig delivers a few accurate elbows!
Michael Chiesa blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Chiesa is trying to counter now!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa works on the ground with his fingers over Danzig's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig suddenly holds Michael Chiesa's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Danzig is locking that Armbar...
Chiesa can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Mac Danzig!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Michael Chiesa throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Danzig's face with those brutal elbows! Danzig needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Danzig's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Chiesa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mac Danzig's punches
Chiesa measures the resilience of Danzig's chin with an uppercut while Danzig lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Michael Chiesa.
Nice punches.
Michael Chiesa goes with a looping right hand while Mac Danzig jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Danzig seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Nose
Michael Chiesa fakes a move and moves laterally.
Chiesa throws a low kick
Mac Danzig blocks.
Mac Danzig attempts a sweep single...
Mac Danzig catches Michael Chiesa's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Danzig.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Danzig is in closed guard... Chiesa tries to roll on the ground!
Mac Danzig uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig 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
Michael Chiesa 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 Danzig's moves.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Mac Danzig. 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 Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Danzig is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Danzig uses his strength to keep Danzig at a disadvantage
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Danzig tries to cover his face,
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Danzig moves on the ground
Mac Danzig moves to side mount
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Michael Chiesa gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa attempts a triangle from bottom! Mac Danzig slips out. Chiesa quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mac Danzig slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
Mac Danzig takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mac Danzig is measuring Chiesa with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Chiesa's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chiesa takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mac Danzig tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chiesa is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Danzig moves on the ground
Mac Danzig moves to side mount
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mac Danzig looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig catch Michael Chiesa's right arm and tries a kimura
Danzig is locking that kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in Chiesa's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Michael Chiesa holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Not a desiderable position that Danzig is in now. Michael Chiesa is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
Danzig knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Mac Danzig keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Michael Chiesa looks to posture up and open Mac Danzig's guard...
Mac Danzig has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Danzig looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Chiesa's punches
Chiesa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Danzig.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Chiesa fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Danzig sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chiesa misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mac Danzig tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mac Danzig who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Chiesa goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Michael Chiesa is on his back after that attempt
Danzig is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa kicks his legs trying to keep Mac Danzig away.
Mac Danzig takes a kick to the body.
Danzig is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa launches an up-kick intended for Mac Danzig's head...
Danzig leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Danzig is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Michael Chiesa launches an up-kick intended for Mac Danzig's head...
Danzig leans out of the way.
Danzig is standing while Chiesa is on the ground on his back
Danzig decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Chiesa's guard.
Chiesa did not see that coming! Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa now.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chiesa can't prevent his opponent from passing. Danzig looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig storms over Chiesa with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Danzig doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Chiesa's face with his elbows!
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Mac Danzig manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to pass to mount...
Danzig slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chiesa.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Mac Danzig uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Mac Danzig to fight back!
Danzig tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Chiesa struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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
Mac Danzig 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Danzig into his guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Chiesa
Danzig 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 Cox Pavilion (Las Vegas, Nevada) is cheering him!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Danzig tries to cover his face,
Danzig's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chiesa put Danzig in half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Danzig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Danzig's side.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Mac Danzig work his BJJ game.
Danzig sits over his knees and pushes away Chiesa's leg!
Mac Danzig is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Mac Danzig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Danzig tries to cover his face,
Danzig has a small cut in his Left cheek
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to pass to mount...
Danzig slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chiesa.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Chiesa's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chiesa doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Right eye
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mac Danzig can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Danzig holds Michael Chiesa and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Chiesa was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Mac Danzig tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Mac Danzig manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Chiesa's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Chiesa doesn't fight back!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Mac Danzig has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Chiesa throws a low kick
Mac Danzig blocks.
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Mac Danzig to fight back!
A wicked punch by Mac Danzig
rocks Chiesa!
Mac Danzig goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chiesa jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chiesa seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Michael Chiesa is opening up on Danzig and raining down combinations!
Danzig's corner looks worried!
Danzig is holding Michael Chiesa's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chiesa loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Mac Danzig in his guard.
Mac Danzig keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Mac Danzig looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chiesa's arm and tries an armbar!
Chiesa hold his own hand and breaks Danzig's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mac Danzig.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Chiesa tries to move to full mount!
Danzig won't allow him to take this position easily.
Chiesa misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig tries to show some ground skills
Mac Danzig put Chiesa in half guard.
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Chiesa's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chiesa tries to cover his face,
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Michael Chiesa 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 Danzig's moves.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Good looking punches from Mac Danzig on the ground
They could take their toll on Chiesa.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Danzig fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chiesa's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Chiesa struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Mac Danzig appears to be unbreakable
Chiesa hold his own hand and breaks Danzig's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mac Danzig.
Michael Chiesa is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to trap Michael Chiesa in his guard.
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Danzig
Chiesa is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa launches a few punches to Danzig's cheek from the guard.
Mac Danzig uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chiesa creates enough space to control Mac Danzig's leg.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Chiesa
Danzig launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Michael Chiesa is not able to stop Chiesa ground skills and Mac Danzig moves to side mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Mac Danzig looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Michael Chiesa.
Winner is Mac Danzig by Majority decision
Statistics: Mac Danzig
Punches 20/26 (77%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/45 (58%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1080 s
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 26/37 (70%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1119 s
The picture of Danzig in the sim program makes his chest look like it's made of rubber. Just sayin'