Post by The Sandmen on Jan 10, 2017 10:59:09 GMT -5
Chris Leben looks very relaxed.
Rory MacDonald looks very relaxed.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Chris Leben and Rory MacDonald touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Leben is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Leben wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Leben moves forward and holds Rory
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rory gets hold of a leg and trips Leben to the mat!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Leben
Rory is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Leben is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chris Leben looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Chris Leben slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Leben a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Forehead
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Leben positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Leben suddenly holds Rory MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
Rory can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chris Leben!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Leben
Rory is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Leben is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Leben works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Leben fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rory MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
Rory holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chris Leben.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Leben
Rory MacDonald goes for an americana!
Leben breaks free.
Rory misses a step and Chris Leben sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Leben attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Leben
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Leben's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rory
Rory MacDonald goes for an americana!
Leben breaks free.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Leben
Leben measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chris Leben fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
Rory moves backwards and Chris Leben is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Superb haymaker by Leben
that lands on Rory's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Mouth
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chris Leben just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rory quickly defends.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Leben steps forward
Rory MacDonald catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rory MacDonald has found an opening in the defense of Leben, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Leben is wobbling!
Pulverizing punch to Rory's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Rory launches a hook to the body
Bang! Leben stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Leben
Rory MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Leben can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rory looks to work from half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Leben
Rory MacDonald tries to free his leg
Rory MacDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of Leben's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Leben
Rory is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to escape from closed guard...
Rory struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Chris Leben.
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Round 2
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Chris Leben has found an opening in the defense of Rory, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rory's ribs.
Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Leben looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Leben is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rory.
Leben throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Leben.
It looks like Rory was hit by a bus!
Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Leben tries to grapple
He puts Rory in a double underhook!
Rory MacDonald pushes away Leben trying to keep the fight at striking range
Leben stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Chris Leben launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rory blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rory MacDonald's cheek! Rory stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Leben launches a kick to Rory's thigh
Loud pop!
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald kicks his legs trying to keep Chris Leben away.
Chris Leben takes a kick to the body.
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory tries to hit Chris Leben with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Leben steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory tries to hit Chris Leben with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Leben dodges that
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rory MacDonald is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Chris Leben goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rory seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Chris Leben has found an opening in the defense of Rory, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rory's ribs.
Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Leben!
Rory MacDonald looks rattled! Chris Leben sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Rory MacDonald is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Rory's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left eye
Rory seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Chris Leben creates space and allows Rory MacDonald to stand up.
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Leben!
Back to the beginning! Rory MacDonald is standing now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Leben looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Leben measures the resilience of Rory's chin with an uppercut while Rory lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left eye
Chris Leben attempts to cut off Rory with punches
Rory reels from the strikes.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Crisp uppercut by Rory followed by a hard jab
Chris Leben stumbles back.
Chris Leben goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Rory seems staggered and Chris Leben runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Leben seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Leben pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nice punch by Chris Leben
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Chris Leben has seen better days.
Chris Leben fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory!
Nice move by Leben who clinches and pushes Rory against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Leben tries to take Rory MacDonald down... Rory stumbles backwards and Chris Leben launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rory's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Leben struggles and launches a few punches to Rory's head
Those punches are hitting! Rory covers his head!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Leben embrace and tries to move away...
Chris Leben pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Leben tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Leben circles out and slips free of Rory MacDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to Rory's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rory's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
makes Leben stumble back!
Leben's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chris Leben has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Rory's face.
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Round 3
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Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Leben moves forward looking for some action
Chris Leben shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Rory was not ready to fight a fighter of Chris Leben caliber.
Leben gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Leben gets hold of a leg and trips Rory to the mat!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Rory
Terrible one sided match... Rory was not ready to fight a fighter of Chris Leben caliber.
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Leben a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rory's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Rory
Leben tries to escape from the closed guard
Leben succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chris Leben is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to stand up!
Leben doesn't allow him!
Chris Leben is in open guard over Rory
Leben is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Leben a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rory has a small cut in his Forehead
Chris Leben is in open guard over Rory
Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Leben launches a barrage of elbows over Rory's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rory doesn't fight back!
Rory's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Nose
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Chris Leben is in open guard over Rory
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rory MacDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Leben delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rory is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
That brutal impact left Rory laid out on the mat! Chris Leben's corner come in to congratulate him!
Rory has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Chris Leben by KO (Elbows) at 1:33 Round 3
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 27/44 (61%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 16/24 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 312 s
Interesting one. I feel like IRL, ROry would have kept distance, caused Leben to swing and miss, and dominated this one, either on points or with a late-ish finish. Unless LEben tagged him, but I don't think that would have come about. It did here though.
Rory MacDonald looks very relaxed.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Chris Leben and Rory MacDonald touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Leben is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Leben wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Leben moves forward and holds Rory
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rory gets hold of a leg and trips Leben to the mat!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Leben
Rory is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
Chris Leben is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Chris Leben is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chris Leben looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Chris Leben slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Leben a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Forehead
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Leben positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Leben suddenly holds Rory MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
Rory can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Chris Leben!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Leben
Rory is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Leben is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Leben works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Chris Leben is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Leben fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rory MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
Rory holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Chris Leben.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Leben
Rory MacDonald goes for an americana!
Leben breaks free.
Rory misses a step and Chris Leben sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Leben attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Leben
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Leben's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rory
Rory MacDonald goes for an americana!
Leben breaks free.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Leben
Leben measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Leben
Leben tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chris Leben fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
Rory moves backwards and Chris Leben is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Superb haymaker by Leben
that lands on Rory's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Mouth
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Chris Leben just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Rory quickly defends.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Leben steps forward
Rory MacDonald catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Rory MacDonald has found an opening in the defense of Leben, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Leben is wobbling!
Pulverizing punch to Rory's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Rory launches a hook to the body
Bang! Leben stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Leben
Rory MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Leben can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rory looks to work from half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Leben
Rory MacDonald tries to free his leg
Rory MacDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of Leben's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Chris Leben
Chris Leben attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Chris Leben manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Leben
Rory is in closed guard... Leben tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to escape from closed guard...
Rory struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Leben
Chris Leben attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Chris Leben.
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Round 2
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Chris Leben has found an opening in the defense of Rory, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rory's ribs.
Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Leben looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Leben is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rory.
Leben throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Leben.
It looks like Rory was hit by a bus!
Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Leben tries to grapple
He puts Rory in a double underhook!
Rory MacDonald pushes away Leben trying to keep the fight at striking range
Leben stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Chris Leben launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rory blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rory MacDonald's cheek! Rory stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Leben launches a kick to Rory's thigh
Loud pop!
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald kicks his legs trying to keep Chris Leben away.
Chris Leben takes a kick to the body.
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory tries to hit Chris Leben with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Leben steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory tries to hit Chris Leben with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Leben dodges that
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Rory MacDonald is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Chris Leben goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rory seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Chris Leben has found an opening in the defense of Rory, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Rory's ribs.
Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Leben!
Rory MacDonald looks rattled! Chris Leben sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Rory MacDonald is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Rory's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left eye
Rory seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Leben is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Chris Leben creates space and allows Rory MacDonald to stand up.
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Leben!
Back to the beginning! Rory MacDonald is standing now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Leben looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Leben measures the resilience of Rory's chin with an uppercut while Rory lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left eye
Chris Leben attempts to cut off Rory with punches
Rory reels from the strikes.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Crisp uppercut by Rory followed by a hard jab
Chris Leben stumbles back.
Chris Leben goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Rory seems staggered and Chris Leben runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Leben seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Leben pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nice punch by Chris Leben
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Chris Leben has seen better days.
Chris Leben fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory!
Nice move by Leben who clinches and pushes Rory against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Leben tries to take Rory MacDonald down... Rory stumbles backwards and Chris Leben launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rory's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Leben struggles and launches a few punches to Rory's head
Those punches are hitting! Rory covers his head!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Leben embrace and tries to move away...
Chris Leben pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Leben tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Leben circles out and slips free of Rory MacDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Pulverizing punch to Rory's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rory's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
makes Leben stumble back!
Leben's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chris Leben has to be confident that he won that round.
The cutman is working on Rory's face.
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Round 3
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Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Leben moves forward looking for some action
Chris Leben shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Rory was not ready to fight a fighter of Chris Leben caliber.
Leben gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Leben gets hold of a leg and trips Rory to the mat!
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Rory
Terrible one sided match... Rory was not ready to fight a fighter of Chris Leben caliber.
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Leben a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rory's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chris Leben is in closed guard over Rory
Leben tries to escape from the closed guard
Leben succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Chris Leben is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to stand up!
Leben doesn't allow him!
Chris Leben is in open guard over Rory
Leben is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Leben a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rory has a small cut in his Forehead
Chris Leben is in open guard over Rory
Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Leben launches a barrage of elbows over Rory's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rory doesn't fight back!
Rory's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Nose
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Chris Leben is in open guard over Rory
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rory MacDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Leben delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rory is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
That brutal impact left Rory laid out on the mat! Chris Leben's corner come in to congratulate him!
Rory has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Chris Leben by KO (Elbows) at 1:33 Round 3
Statistics: Chris Leben
Punches 27/44 (61%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/19 (68%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 16/24 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 312 s
Interesting one. I feel like IRL, ROry would have kept distance, caused Leben to swing and miss, and dominated this one, either on points or with a late-ish finish. Unless LEben tagged him, but I don't think that would have come about. It did here though.