Post by The Sandmen on Jul 5, 2017 20:17:45 GMT -5
Rory MacDonald looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Stephen Thompson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rory MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rory MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Wonderboy doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Rory MacDonald pushes Wonderboy forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wonderboy pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Rory MacDonald's face!
Rory moves backwards and Stephen Thompson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Rory goes to the body...
He punishes Wonderboy's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rory jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephen Thompson launches a knee while holding Rory's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Rory in the abdomen
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by Rory who is trying to punish Stephen Thompson's ribs with a few punches.
Wonderboy brings his opponent closer and blocks Rory's punches.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rory MacDonald!
That one almost breaks Wonderboy's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Stephen Thompson's Chin
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rory is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
It lands flush with Rory MacDonald's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rory is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Rory launches a kick to Wonderboy's thigh
Wonderboy checks that kick!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Rory is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald steps back and allows Wonderboy to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Stephen Thompson is standing now.
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Stephen Thompson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory breaks the closed guard of Stephen Thompson and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Wonderboy tries to show some ground skills
Stephen Thompson put Rory in half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Wonderboy
Rory positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Wonderboy's being punished here!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Wonderboy
Rory tries to free his leg...
Wonderboy doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Wonderboy
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Rory MacDonald goes for an americana!
Wonderboy breaks free.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Stephen Thompson...
Stephen Thompson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Wonderboy leans and gets Rory MacDonald's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rory misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory is in closed guard... Wonderboy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Wonderboy goes for an armbar!
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Stephen Thompson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Stephen Thompson. 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.
Rory MacDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Wonderboy goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Rory has a small cut in his Right cheek
Stephen Thompson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rory MacDonald tries a middle kick
Stephen Thompson blocks and steps away.
Rory throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Wonderboy's defense muffles the blows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Rory MacDonald has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Rory MacDonald is taking the best of the fight.
Rory MacDonald swings...
...no good.
Shovel hook by Rory MacDonald
tags Wonderboy.
Wonderboy has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Rory MacDonald
puts Wonderboy in a world of hurt!
An overhand right from Rory MacDonald that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Wonderboy's stops that one with his face! How is Wonderboy standing?!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rory launches a furious hook!
That hits Wonderboy's chin like a wrecking ball! Wonderboy loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Rory is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Rory launches a kick to Wonderboy's thigh
Wonderboy checks that kick!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rory is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald steps back and allows Wonderboy to get back to his feet.
Wonderboy climbs to his feet and is standing now.
A left hook from Rory
falls short.
Rory misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible high kick!
Rory is worried!
Wonderboy steps forward
Rory feints.
Rory MacDonald throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Stephen Thompson's Right cheek
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Wonderboy doesn't stop bleeding.
Wonderboy throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Stephen Thompson is a bloody mess!
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
surprises Wonderboy!
Rory goes to the body...
He punishes Wonderboy's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Inside leg kick from Rory
that lands on Stephen Thompson's leg.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Inside leg kick from Wonderboy
that lands on Rory MacDonald's leg.
Rory and Wonderboy circle around the center of the cage.
Wonderboy doesn't stop bleeding.
Wonderboy steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lightning fast low kick from Wonderboy!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Rory moves forward looking for some action
Stephen Thompson struggles a bit before breaking Rory's attemp of grappling
A furious flurry of punches from Stephen Thompson
puts Rory in a world of hurt!
Wonderboy launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Rory.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Wonderboy pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Stephen Thompson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephen Thompson and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Stephen Thompson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Some nice shots from Stephen Thompson
that stun Rory.
Rory has a small cut in his Left cheek
Several good body shots
land on Wonderboy.
Quick hook by Rory MacDonald
Good shot! Wonderboy has reasons to be worried.
Stephen Thompson and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephen Thompson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
surprises Wonderboy!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
that forces Wonderboy to try and defend better.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Rory MacDonald.
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Round 3
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Stephen Thompson is a bloody mess!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Stephen Thompson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephen Thompson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Stephen Thompson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephen Thompson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Rory MacDonald!
That one almost breaks Wonderboy's chin! He is knocked down!
Rory is standing while Wonderboy is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rory MacDonald decides to jump inside Wonderboy's guard.
Wonderboy didn't see that coming. Rory is in open guard over Wonderboy now.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory MacDonald pushes Stephen Thompson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Stephen Thompson struggles not allowing Rory MacDonald improve his position.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson tries to turn in and scramble out. Rory MacDonald timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Stephen Thompson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Wonderboy doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory MacDonald sits up and gets an arm around Wonderboy's neck!
Wonderboy pushes Rory MacDonald back to the ground.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Stephen Thompson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Rory's Nose is beginning to swell
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Stephen Thompson breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rory 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A wicked punch by Stephen Thompson
rocks Rory!
Superb haymaker by Rory
Wonderboy manages to move aside
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Stephen Thompson is measuring Rory with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Rory dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Wonderboy moves aside and dodges.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Brutal combination from Stephen Thompson!
Rory is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Rory steps backwards away from Stephen Thompson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Stephen Thompson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see Wonderboy's blood making stains in the mat.
Solid low kick from Stephen Thompson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
An overhand right from Rory MacDonald that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Wonderboy's stops that one with his face! How is Wonderboy standing?!
Wonderboy goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Wonderboy and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
Middle kick from Wonderboy.
Rory receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Wonderboy launches a furious low kick!
Rory receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Rory hyper-extended his leg
A right hand from Stephen Thompson
misses its target.
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephen Thompson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Solid low kick from Stephen Thompson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rory seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Wonderboy launches a kick
Rory checks it and keeps distance.
Wonderboy pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
misses its target.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Stephen Thompson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Rory from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Rory has a small cut in his Right eye
Stephen Thompson is a bloody mess!
Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Rory MacDonald.
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Round 4
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Wonderboy fires low kicks
punishing Rory's legs repeatedly.
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory moves to shoot
but Stephen Thompson delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephen Thompson's punches
Wonderboy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rory.
Stephen Thompson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Rory from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Rory's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Nice punch by Stephen Thompson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Wonderboy doesn't stop bleeding.
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Wonderboy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Wonderboy
He is not able to do it
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Rory
Stephen Thompson aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Rory
Wonderboy moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wonderboy tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rory in the side of the head
Rory has a small cut in his Forehead
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Rory
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Stephen Thompson tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Stephen Thompson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Wonderboy uses his strength to keep Wonderboy at a disadvantage
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Stephen Thompson is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Not a desiderable position that Rory is in now. Stephen Thompson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
You can see Wonderboy's blood making stains in the mat.
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Stephen Thompson's mind is definitely in the fight, Rory just got nailed! Stephen Thompson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Rory is going to have a headache after this one.
Rory has a small cut in his Chin
Stephen Thompson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rory attempts a shoot
Stephen Thompson hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Stephen Thompson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
Wonderboy is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Stephen Thompson swings and Rory has to retreat
Rory MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephen Thompson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left cheek
Rory MacDonald throws a combo
Stephen Thompson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rory swings again, only to get countered once more! Rory is looking bad here!
Stephen Thompson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Rory MacDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Wonderboy fires low kicks
punishing Rory's legs repeatedly.
Rory moves forward looking for some action
Stephen Thompson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rory MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Here comes Stephen Thompson with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Rory's ribs!
Hard blow to Rory's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rory seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephen Thompson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rory MacDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Rory MacDonald moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rory MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
Wonderboy pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory MacDonald and Wonderboy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald throws an uppercut
Wonderboy slips it.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Wonderboy pummels back into position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephen Thompson is a bloody mess!
Rory MacDonald is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Wonderboy with uppercuts!
Nothing that Wonderboy must fear as he blocks nicely
Rory misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephen Thompson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
The two exchange wildly
Wonderboy is connecting with a few punches
Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory MacDonald throws a looping left hand...
Wonderboy moves aside and dodges.
Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
Wonderboy pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Rory MacDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shovel hook by Rory MacDonald
goes nowhere.
Rory misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
A bad move from Rory MacDonald
allows Wonderboy to land a solid head kick.
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left cheek
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Wonderboy launches a furious low kick!
Rory receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Rory hyper-extended his leg
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Left cheek
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
Stephen Thompson was tooling Rory MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rory MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephen Thompson 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 seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephen Thompson is a bloody mess!
Wonderboy steps forward
Rory feints.
Rory doesn't stop bleeding.
Brutal-looking high kick from Stephen Thompson!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
Wonderboy throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Rory seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Wonderboy dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rory from the ground!
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
Rory MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Stephen Thompson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Rory from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Rory MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
You can see Rory's blood making stains in the mat.
Nice punch by Rory MacDonald
that nearly tags Wonderboy.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory moves to shoot
but Stephen Thompson delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Rory hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Stephen Thompson has left Rory unconscious! What a finish by Stephen Thompson!
Winner is Stephen Thompson by KO (Knee) at 3:05 Round 5
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 34/66 (52%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 221 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 76/87 (87%)
Kicks 29/30 (97%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 277 s
Rory was dominating, then he stopped dominating. Round 4 Thomson went into trying mode and took over.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!