Post by The Sandmen on Jun 3, 2018 23:07:51 GMT -5
Rory MacDonald looks very relaxed.
Alexander Shlemenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shlemenko grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexander Shlemenko
Crushing shot to Rory's body! He's holding his side
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Shlemenko
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory catch Alexander Shlemenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Alexander Shlemenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Shlemenko to fight back!
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rory MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rory goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Shlemenko's eyes...
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock and pushes away Rory MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alexander Shlemenko throws an uppercut
Rory slips it.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rory looks to work from half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald isolates Alexander Shlemenko's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Shlemenko manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Alexander Shlemenko is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shlemenko is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rory MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Shlemenko's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Shlemenko's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shlemenko's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Rory MacDonald is standing now.
Rory throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Shlemenko pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rory wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko wants nothing of that and pushes Rory.
Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shlemenko blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Shlemenko's cheek! Shlemenko stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rory is standing while Shlemenko is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
Rory doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rory is standing while Shlemenko is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Alexander Shlemenko to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Shlemenko is standing now.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alexander Shlemenko's mind is definitely in the fight, Rory just got nailed! Alexander Shlemenko saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Rory moves aside and dodges.
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
It looks like Shlemenko was hit by a bus!
Rory is holding Alexander Shlemenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Shlemenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to show some ground skills
Alexander Shlemenko put Rory in half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shlemenko
Terrible one sided match... Shlemenko was not ready to fight a fighter of Rory MacDonald caliber.
Rory MacDonald tries a kimura
Shlemenko breaks the lock.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rory's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Rory
Shlemenko tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rory from the side mount!
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Shlemenko ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Shlemenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rory's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rory.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shlemenko throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Shlemenko cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rory can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A left hook from Rory
grazes the chin of Shlemenko.
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Chin
0:48 Round 2 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rory MacDonald and Shlemenko engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rory MacDonald! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Alexander Shlemenko attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Shlemenko catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Alexander Shlemenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Shlemenko breaks the closed guard of Rory MacDonald and moves to half guard
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Alexander Shlemenko looks to pass to mount...
Shlemenko slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rory MacDonald.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Rory
Rory measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Rory
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Shlemenko's face
Shlemenko shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Alexander Shlemenko in closed guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shlemenko spins out, but Rory MacDonald was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shlemenko is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Alexander Shlemenko charges at Rory throwing flurries left and right.
Rory MacDonald gets out of the way.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Alexander Shlemenko to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory tries to move to full mount
Rory succeeds
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shlemenko can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shlemenko breaths deeply while on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Shlemenko shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Shlemenko's face
Shlemenko shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory goes for an armbar!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock and pushes away Rory MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rory 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.
Rory launches a furious low kick!
Shlemenko receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Alexander Shlemenko! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Alexander Shlemenko.
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Round 3
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Shlemenko tries to grapple
Rory moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Rory is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory breaks the closed guard of Alexander Shlemenko and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Shlemenko shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks that americana attempt!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rory MacDonald work his BJJ game.
Rory MacDonald sits high on Alexander Shlemenko's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shlemenko's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
Rory is locking that Triangle from Mount...
That Triangle from Mount from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Shlemenko tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rory MacDonald and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Rory and it cost him top position.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Alexander Shlemenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Rory is in rear mount over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to move on the ground and shows Rory MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shlemenko's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rory is in rear mount over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shlemenko has given his back to Rory MacDonald who is trying to get one hook in!
Rory MacDonald has one hook in!
Rory is in rear mount over Shlemenko with one hook in
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Shlemenko locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rory MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! Rory lost his dominant position.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Shlemenko tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Shlemenko any adventage in the ground.
Shlemenko misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shlemenko pulls his arm out of danger.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Alexander Shlemenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shlemenko follows Rory MacDonald
only to get counter punched in a big way! Shlemenko needs to stop playing Rory MacDonald's game or he'll get knocked out!
Good front kick from Shlemenko!
Rory MacDonald blocks
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shlemenko blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Shlemenko's cheek! Shlemenko stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Rory is standing while Shlemenko is on the ground on his back
Rory decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko did not see that coming! Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
Rory shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Rory is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Solid low kick from Alexander Shlemenko.
Rory deflects it.
Shlemenko launches a furious low kick!
Rory blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
It looks like Shlemenko was hit by a bus!
Shlemenko's Forehead is beginning to swell
Brutal combination from Rory MacDonald!
Shlemenko is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
Shlemenko's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Brutal combination from Alexander Shlemenko!
Rory moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Rory is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shlemenko.
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Shlemenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rory into his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Rory is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory breaks the closed guard of Alexander Shlemenko and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald hooks Shlemenko's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Shlemenko's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Shlemenko hyper-extended his left leg
That Kneebar from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar looks tight...
Alexander Shlemenko manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald was tooling Alexander Shlemenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Shlemenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rory tries to close his guard around Shlemenko
He succeeds!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rory's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory suddenly holds Alexander Shlemenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Shlemenko Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Shlemenko almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (Armbar) at 2:35 Round 4
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 20/24 (83%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 648 s
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 8/27 (30%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/29 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 672 s
Alexander Shlemenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shlemenko grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Alexander Shlemenko
Crushing shot to Rory's body! He's holding his side
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Shlemenko
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory catch Alexander Shlemenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Alexander Shlemenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Shlemenko to fight back!
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rory MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rory goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Shlemenko's eyes...
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock and pushes away Rory MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alexander Shlemenko throws an uppercut
Rory slips it.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rory looks to work from half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald isolates Alexander Shlemenko's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Shlemenko manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Alexander Shlemenko is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shlemenko is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rory MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Shlemenko's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Shlemenko's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shlemenko's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Rory MacDonald is standing now.
Rory throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Shlemenko pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rory wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko wants nothing of that and pushes Rory.
Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shlemenko blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Shlemenko's cheek! Shlemenko stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rory is standing while Shlemenko is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
Rory doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rory is standing while Shlemenko is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Alexander Shlemenko to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Shlemenko is standing now.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alexander Shlemenko's mind is definitely in the fight, Rory just got nailed! Alexander Shlemenko saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Rory moves aside and dodges.
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
It looks like Shlemenko was hit by a bus!
Rory is holding Alexander Shlemenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Shlemenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to show some ground skills
Alexander Shlemenko put Rory in half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shlemenko
Terrible one sided match... Shlemenko was not ready to fight a fighter of Rory MacDonald caliber.
Rory MacDonald tries a kimura
Shlemenko breaks the lock.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rory's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Rory
Shlemenko tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rory from the side mount!
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Shlemenko ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Shlemenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rory's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rory.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shlemenko throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Shlemenko cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Rory can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A left hook from Rory
grazes the chin of Shlemenko.
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Chin
0:48 Round 2 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rory MacDonald and Shlemenko engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Rory MacDonald! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Alexander Shlemenko attempts a sweep single...
Alexander Shlemenko catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Alexander Shlemenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Shlemenko breaks the closed guard of Rory MacDonald and moves to half guard
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Alexander Shlemenko looks to pass to mount...
Shlemenko slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rory MacDonald.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Rory
Rory measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Rory
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Shlemenko's face
Shlemenko shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Alexander Shlemenko in closed guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shlemenko spins out, but Rory MacDonald was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shlemenko is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Alexander Shlemenko charges at Rory throwing flurries left and right.
Rory MacDonald gets out of the way.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Alexander Shlemenko to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory tries to move to full mount
Rory succeeds
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shlemenko can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shlemenko breaths deeply while on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Shlemenko shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Shlemenko's face
Shlemenko shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory goes for an armbar!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock and pushes away Rory MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rory 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.
Rory launches a furious low kick!
Shlemenko receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Alexander Shlemenko! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Alexander Shlemenko.
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Round 3
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Shlemenko tries to grapple
Rory moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Rory is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory breaks the closed guard of Alexander Shlemenko and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Shlemenko shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks that americana attempt!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rory MacDonald work his BJJ game.
Rory MacDonald sits high on Alexander Shlemenko's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shlemenko's head. There's the triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
Rory is locking that Triangle from Mount...
That Triangle from Mount from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Shlemenko tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rory MacDonald and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Rory and it cost him top position.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Alexander Shlemenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Rory is in rear mount over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to move on the ground and shows Rory MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shlemenko's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rory is in rear mount over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shlemenko has given his back to Rory MacDonald who is trying to get one hook in!
Rory MacDonald has one hook in!
Rory is in rear mount over Shlemenko with one hook in
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Shlemenko locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rory MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! Rory lost his dominant position.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Shlemenko tries to escape from the closed guard
Alexander Shlemenko any adventage in the ground.
Shlemenko misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shlemenko pulls his arm out of danger.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Alexander Shlemenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shlemenko follows Rory MacDonald
only to get counter punched in a big way! Shlemenko needs to stop playing Rory MacDonald's game or he'll get knocked out!
Good front kick from Shlemenko!
Rory MacDonald blocks
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Shlemenko blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Alexander Shlemenko's cheek! Shlemenko stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Rory is standing while Shlemenko is on the ground on his back
Rory decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko did not see that coming! Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko now.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
Rory shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Rory is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Solid low kick from Alexander Shlemenko.
Rory deflects it.
Shlemenko launches a furious low kick!
Rory blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
It looks like Shlemenko was hit by a bus!
Shlemenko's Forehead is beginning to swell
Brutal combination from Rory MacDonald!
Shlemenko is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
Shlemenko's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Brutal combination from Alexander Shlemenko!
Rory moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Rory is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shlemenko.
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Shlemenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rory into his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Rory is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory breaks the closed guard of Alexander Shlemenko and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shlemenko
Rory MacDonald hooks Shlemenko's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Shlemenko's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
That Kneebar from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Shlemenko hyper-extended his left leg
That Kneebar from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar looks tight...
Alexander Shlemenko manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald was tooling Alexander Shlemenko for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Shlemenko lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rory tries to close his guard around Shlemenko
He succeeds!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Rory's moves.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Rory
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Rory suddenly holds Alexander Shlemenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Shlemenko Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Shlemenko almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (Armbar) at 2:35 Round 4
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 20/24 (83%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 648 s
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 8/27 (30%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/29 (38%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 672 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!