Post by The Sandmen on Feb 17, 2018 1:15:22 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Thiago Alves doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Jason MacDonald and Thiago Alves touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alves goes to the body...
his punches graze MacDonald's arm.
Alves misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
MacDonald follows Thiago Alves
only to get counter punched in a big way! MacDonald needs to stop playing Thiago Alves's game or he'll get knocked out!
Here comes Thiago Alves with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on MacDonald's ribs!
Alves wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alves moves forward and holds MacDonald
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves launches a knee while holding MacDonald's in a double underhooks...
Jason MacDonald pushes Thiago Alves and that knee goes nowhere!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves tries a high kick!
MacDonald was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alves sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
A high kick from Thiago Alves
grazes MacDonald's head, but he seems okay.
Thiago Alves and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Alves is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alves launches a furious hook!
MacDonald ducks under and pushes Thiago Alves creating some space.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Thiago Alves and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald gets a good position on the ground. ..
Alves holds Jason MacDonald arms and counters his opponent punches.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
MacDonald struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Alves avoids a dangerous strike from MacDonald
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Alves misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald attempts to cut off Alves with punches
Alves reels from the strikes.
Thiago Alves swings...
hard impact to MacDonald's face!
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Thiago Alves struggles not allowing Jason MacDonald improve his position.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Thiago Alves, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
MacDonald is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
MacDonald sits over his knees and pushes away Alves's leg!
Jason MacDonald is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to MacDonald's ribs.
That hit MacDonald who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
MacDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jason MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Thiago Alves is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by MacDonald who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Thiago Alves gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over MacDonald
Alves use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jason MacDonald holds Thiago Alves and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Alves is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Thiago Alves!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Thiago Alves launches a rapid series of punches
taking MacDonald from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Brilliant combination from Thiago Alves
MacDonald is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Thiago Alves
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Alves tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Alves pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alves launches a furious low kick!
MacDonald blocks.
Alves misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Alves misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald tries to take Thiago Alves down... Alves stumbles backwards and Jason MacDonald launches a few punches...
Thiago Alves dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Thiago Alves closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alves moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Jason MacDonald checks the kick.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Alves's chin
Thiago Alves tries a middle kick
Jason MacDonald blocks and steps away.
Superb haymaker by Alves
that lands on MacDonald's face like a cannon ball!
Thiago Alves is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Alves showing excellent timing, blasts Jason MacDonald with a right hand.
Great hook by Thiago Alves! Jason MacDonald is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Alves tries to grapple
He puts MacDonald in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Nothing from this... Thiago Alves seems frustrated.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald grapple with Thiago Alves and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
MacDonald uses his strength to keep MacDonald at a disadvantage
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
Thiago Alves put MacDonald in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thiago Alves rolls over himself and stands up while Jason MacDonald rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Thiago Alves is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alves leans and gets Jason MacDonald's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Alves delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alves can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Thiago Alves takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jason MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Jason MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Alves's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
MacDonald uses his strength to keep MacDonald at a disadvantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Jason MacDonald
misses its target.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
MacDonald stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Thiago Alves is coming in again!
Surprise roundhouse punch by MacDonald.
It looks like Alves was hit by a bus!
Alves's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Thiago Alves shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Alves into his guard.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over MacDonald
Thiago Alves storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over MacDonald
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
MacDonald's Mouth is beginning to swell
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
MacDonald uses his forearms to block the impact!
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Thiago Alves cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Thiago Alves storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alves doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Alves delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Alves uses his strength to keep Alves at a disadvantage
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Thiago Alves keeps control and remains in side mount.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Thiago Alves looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thiago Alves pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alves who is in full mount! MacDonald is in trouble now!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alves launches a kick
but Jason MacDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
MacDonald is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Alves pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Thiago Alves, but it's close.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alves
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald gets control of Thiago Alves's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Thiago Alves shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald tries to break the clinch... Thiago Alves launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! MacDonald stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves shoots an incredible takedown!
Middle kick from Alves.
MacDonald receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alves.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alves goes down.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
MacDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Alves put Jason MacDonald in closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Thiago Alves holds Jason MacDonald and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Thiago Alves controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Left cheek
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Alves knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Thiago Alves throws down elbows...
MacDonald is not making himself an easy target.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Alves throws a low kick
Jason MacDonald blocks.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jason MacDonald!
Alves is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
MacDonald throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Thiago Alves closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's chin with an uppercut while MacDonald lands some great crosses.
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Thiago Alves takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Alves throws a low kick
Jason MacDonald blocks.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to MacDonald!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's chin with an uppercut while MacDonald lands some great crosses.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jason MacDonald! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Thiago Alves tries a high kick!
MacDonald blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Alves blocks that. He made it look easy!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
MacDonald ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves is cooling the fight on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
MacDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
Alves wraps his leg around Jason MacDonald leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
An overhand right from Thiago Alves that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! MacDonald's stops that one with his face! How is MacDonald standing?!
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Alves moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Alves moves back and takes a deep breath.
Thiago Alves wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Thiago Alves is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Thiago Alves and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Alves won't allow him to take this position easily.
MacDonald misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Thiago Alves gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Thiago Alves regains full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alves misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Thiago Alves and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald tries to open up Alves with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Alves blocks a few elbows and now Jason MacDonald will have to look for another option here.
MacDonald misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Alves blocks that. He made it look easy!
Alves is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
An overhand right from Thiago Alves that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! MacDonald's stops that one with his face! How is MacDonald standing?!
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alves can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Brutal-looking high kick from Thiago Alves!
MacDonald dodges!
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald chases Alves and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Alves steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Superb haymaker by Alves
that lands on MacDonald's face like a cannon ball!
MacDonald is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Thiago Alves by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 27/38 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 789 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 30/50 (60%)
Kicks 6/14 (43%)
Clinch strikes 1/14 (7%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/54 (31%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 789 s
Thiago Alves doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Jason MacDonald and Thiago Alves touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alves goes to the body...
his punches graze MacDonald's arm.
Alves misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
MacDonald follows Thiago Alves
only to get counter punched in a big way! MacDonald needs to stop playing Thiago Alves's game or he'll get knocked out!
Here comes Thiago Alves with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on MacDonald's ribs!
Alves wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Alves moves forward and holds MacDonald
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves launches a knee while holding MacDonald's in a double underhooks...
Jason MacDonald pushes Thiago Alves and that knee goes nowhere!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves tries a high kick!
MacDonald was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alves sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
A high kick from Thiago Alves
grazes MacDonald's head, but he seems okay.
Thiago Alves and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Thiago Alves is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Alves launches a furious hook!
MacDonald ducks under and pushes Thiago Alves creating some space.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Thiago Alves's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Alves holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Thiago Alves and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald gets a good position on the ground. ..
Alves holds Jason MacDonald arms and counters his opponent punches.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
MacDonald struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Alves avoids a dangerous strike from MacDonald
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Alves misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald attempts to cut off Alves with punches
Alves reels from the strikes.
Thiago Alves swings...
hard impact to MacDonald's face!
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Thiago Alves struggles not allowing Jason MacDonald improve his position.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Thiago Alves, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
MacDonald is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
MacDonald sits over his knees and pushes away Alves's leg!
Jason MacDonald is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to MacDonald's ribs.
That hit MacDonald who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
MacDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
MacDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jason MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Thiago Alves is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by MacDonald who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Thiago Alves gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over MacDonald
Alves use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jason MacDonald holds Thiago Alves and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Alves is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Thiago Alves!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Thiago Alves launches a rapid series of punches
taking MacDonald from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Brilliant combination from Thiago Alves
MacDonald is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Thiago Alves
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Alves tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Alves pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alves launches a furious low kick!
MacDonald blocks.
Alves misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thiago Alves tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alves tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Alves misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald tries to take Thiago Alves down... Alves stumbles backwards and Jason MacDonald launches a few punches...
Thiago Alves dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Thiago Alves takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Thiago Alves closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alves moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Jason MacDonald checks the kick.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Alves's chin
Thiago Alves tries a middle kick
Jason MacDonald blocks and steps away.
Superb haymaker by Alves
that lands on MacDonald's face like a cannon ball!
Thiago Alves is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Alves showing excellent timing, blasts Jason MacDonald with a right hand.
Great hook by Thiago Alves! Jason MacDonald is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Alves tries to grapple
He puts MacDonald in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Alves struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Nothing from this... Thiago Alves seems frustrated.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald grapple with Thiago Alves and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
MacDonald uses his strength to keep MacDonald at a disadvantage
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
Thiago Alves put MacDonald in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thiago Alves rolls over himself and stands up while Jason MacDonald rolls on his back.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Thiago Alves is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alves leans and gets Jason MacDonald's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Thiago Alves tries to take advantage...
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Alves delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alves can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Thiago Alves takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jason MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Jason MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Alves's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to show some ground skills
MacDonald uses his strength to keep MacDonald at a disadvantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Jason MacDonald
misses its target.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
MacDonald stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Thiago Alves is coming in again!
Surprise roundhouse punch by MacDonald.
It looks like Alves was hit by a bus!
Alves's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Thiago Alves shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jason MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Alves into his guard.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over MacDonald
Thiago Alves storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over MacDonald
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
MacDonald's Mouth is beginning to swell
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Thiago Alves a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
MacDonald uses his forearms to block the impact!
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Thiago Alves cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Thiago Alves storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Alves doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Alves delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Alves uses his strength to keep Alves at a disadvantage
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Thiago Alves keeps control and remains in side mount.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Thiago Alves looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thiago Alves pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Alves who is in full mount! MacDonald is in trouble now!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alves launches a kick
but Jason MacDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
MacDonald is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Alves pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Thiago Alves, but it's close.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alves
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves takes a break to breathe while holding Jason MacDonald.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alves tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jason MacDonald gets control of Thiago Alves's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Thiago Alves shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald tries to break the clinch... Thiago Alves launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! MacDonald stumbles backwards and Thiago Alves shoots an incredible takedown!
Middle kick from Alves.
MacDonald receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alves.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alves goes down.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
MacDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Alves put Jason MacDonald in closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Thiago Alves has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Thiago Alves holds Jason MacDonald and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Alves tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Thiago Alves controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Alves positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Left cheek
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Alves knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Thiago Alves is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Thiago Alves throws down elbows...
MacDonald is not making himself an easy target.
Alves clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Alves throws a low kick
Jason MacDonald blocks.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jason MacDonald!
Alves is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
MacDonald throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Thiago Alves closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's chin with an uppercut while MacDonald lands some great crosses.
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Thiago Alves takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Alves throws a low kick
Jason MacDonald blocks.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Thiago Alves wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to MacDonald!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's chin with an uppercut while MacDonald lands some great crosses.
Thiago Alves fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jason MacDonald! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Thiago Alves tries a high kick!
MacDonald blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Alves blocks that. He made it look easy!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Thiago Alves!
MacDonald ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Thiago Alves is cooling the fight on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
MacDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Thiago Alves sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
Alves wraps his leg around Jason MacDonald leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
An overhand right from Thiago Alves that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! MacDonald's stops that one with his face! How is MacDonald standing?!
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Alves moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Alves moves back and takes a deep breath.
Thiago Alves wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Thiago Alves is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Thiago Alves and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Alves won't allow him to take this position easily.
MacDonald misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Thiago Alves gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Thiago Alves regains full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alves misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Thiago Alves and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Alves
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Alves
MacDonald tries to open up Alves with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Alves blocks a few elbows and now Jason MacDonald will have to look for another option here.
MacDonald misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
MacDonald is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Alves blocks that. He made it look easy!
Alves is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
An overhand right from Thiago Alves that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! MacDonald's stops that one with his face! How is MacDonald standing?!
MacDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alves can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Brutal-looking high kick from Thiago Alves!
MacDonald dodges!
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald chases Alves and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Alves steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Superb haymaker by Alves
that lands on MacDonald's face like a cannon ball!
MacDonald is holding Thiago Alves's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Thiago Alves by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 27/38 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/11 (82%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 789 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 30/50 (60%)
Kicks 6/14 (43%)
Clinch strikes 1/14 (7%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/54 (31%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 789 s
