Post by The Sandmen on Oct 30, 2018 9:48:38 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck looks very relaxed.
Jason MacDonald is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Josh Koscheck today.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Josh Koscheck and Jason MacDonald touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Solid jabs from Josh Koscheck.
Nice punches.
MacDonald's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck chases MacDonald and launches a few perfect strikes
MacDonald ducks backwards and avoids them.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Jason MacDonald
that forces Koscheck to try and defend better.
Koscheck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald may be in trouble!
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over MacDonald!
Nice move by Koscheck who clinches and pushes MacDonald against the cage
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
MacDonald pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck postures up and launches another series of punches!
MacDonald pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Josh Koscheck's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald grapple with Josh Koscheck and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Koscheck manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
MacDonald shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Koscheck's Right eye is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Koscheck's guard...
Koscheck doesn't want to free his opponent and MacDonald continues in closed guard
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to MacDonald's ribs.
That hit MacDonald who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to MacDonald's ribs.
MacDonald blocks those punches
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Koscheck
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Jason MacDonald for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Koscheck time to recover... 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 Koscheck
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
Koscheck shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Koscheck
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald moves to side mount
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Koscheck
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Koscheck
MacDonald tries to improve position.
Koscheck adjusts and closes his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Josh Koscheck and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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 Josh Koscheck
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Koscheck.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
MacDonald suddenly holds Josh Koscheck's arm and tries an armbar!
Koscheck can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
MacDonald uses his forearms to block the impact!
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald moves forward and holds Koscheck
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Koscheck catches an ankle and MacDonald is tripped to the mat!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald pushes away Koscheck trying to keep the fight at striking range
Koscheck stumbles backwards and Jason MacDonald circles to get the center of the cage
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
MacDonald is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jason MacDonald forces Josh Koscheck to open his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Koscheck
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Koscheck jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over MacDonald
Koscheck tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Koscheck fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over MacDonald
Koscheck tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling MacDonald from the side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jason MacDonald
Solid shots!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Koscheck gets a good position on the ground. ..
MacDonald holds Josh Koscheck arms and counters his opponent punches.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Koscheck in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over MacDonald
Koscheck tries to open up MacDonald with a few strikes with his right elbow...
MacDonald blocks a few elbows and now Josh Koscheck will have to look for another option here.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Koscheck
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jason MacDonald
well done MacDonald falls hard on the mat
Koscheck is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Josh Koscheck's head...
Koscheck leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Koscheck is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
MacDonald tries to hit Josh Koscheck with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Koscheck steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Koscheck is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Josh Koscheck's head...
Koscheck leans out of the way.
Koscheck is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck creates space and allows Jason MacDonald to stand up.
Jason MacDonald is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jason MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
MacDonald seems staggered and Josh Koscheck runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck tries a middle kick
Jason MacDonald blocks and steps away.
MacDonald is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Koscheck.
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Round 3
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MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck wants nothing of that and pushes MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck won't budge, forcing MacDonald to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over MacDonald
Koscheck is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over MacDonald
Koscheck is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Koscheck looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Koscheck forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Koscheck tries to counter MacDonald's moves on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
Josh Koscheck storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
MacDonald's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Forehead
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
MacDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
Koscheck moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy 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.
Koscheck steps backwards away from Jason MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Josh Koscheck.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
A left hook from MacDonald
falls short.
MacDonald is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on MacDonald's face
MacDonald's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
Josh Koscheck closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
Koscheck tries to jump to side mount.
Jason MacDonald closed his guard around Josh Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
This is over! That impact from Josh Koscheck has left MacDonald laying flat on the mat!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (GnP) at 4:14 Round 3
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 23/42 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 479 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 524 s
The Canadian was winning early, then he just...stopped winning, and let Koscheck do whatever he wanted to him. I am disappoint.
Jason MacDonald is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Josh Koscheck today.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Josh Koscheck and Jason MacDonald touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Solid jabs from Josh Koscheck.
Nice punches.
MacDonald's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck chases MacDonald and launches a few perfect strikes
MacDonald ducks backwards and avoids them.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Jason MacDonald
that forces Koscheck to try and defend better.
Koscheck's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald may be in trouble!
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch and launches himself over MacDonald!
Nice move by Koscheck who clinches and pushes MacDonald against the cage
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Koscheck gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
MacDonald pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck postures up and launches another series of punches!
MacDonald pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Josh Koscheck's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald grapple with Josh Koscheck and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Koscheck manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
MacDonald shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Koscheck's Right eye is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Koscheck's guard...
Koscheck doesn't want to free his opponent and MacDonald continues in closed guard
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to MacDonald's ribs.
That hit MacDonald who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to MacDonald's ribs.
MacDonald blocks those punches
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Koscheck
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Jason MacDonald for eye poke.
John McCarthy allows Koscheck time to recover... 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Jason MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 Koscheck
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Koscheck's face
Koscheck shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Koscheck
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald moves to side mount
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Josh Koscheck...
Josh Koscheck takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Koscheck
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Koscheck
MacDonald tries to improve position.
Koscheck adjusts and closes his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Josh Koscheck and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck 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 Josh Koscheck
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Josh Koscheck.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
MacDonald suddenly holds Josh Koscheck's arm and tries an armbar!
Koscheck can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
MacDonald uses his forearms to block the impact!
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald moves forward and holds Koscheck
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Koscheck catches an ankle and MacDonald is tripped to the mat!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Koscheck's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Koscheck wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald pushes away Koscheck trying to keep the fight at striking range
Koscheck stumbles backwards and Jason MacDonald circles to get the center of the cage
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Koscheck
MacDonald is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Josh Koscheck 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 Koscheck
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jason MacDonald forces Josh Koscheck to open his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Koscheck
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Josh Koscheck jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over MacDonald
Koscheck tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Koscheck fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over MacDonald
Koscheck tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling MacDonald from the side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jason MacDonald
Solid shots!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Koscheck gets a good position on the ground. ..
MacDonald holds Josh Koscheck arms and counters his opponent punches.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Koscheck in half guard.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over MacDonald
Koscheck tries to open up MacDonald with a few strikes with his right elbow...
MacDonald blocks a few elbows and now Josh Koscheck will have to look for another option here.
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Koscheck tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Koscheck
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Koscheck tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jason MacDonald
well done MacDonald falls hard on the mat
Koscheck is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Josh Koscheck's head...
Koscheck leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Koscheck is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
MacDonald tries to hit Josh Koscheck with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Koscheck steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Koscheck is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Josh Koscheck's head...
Koscheck leans out of the way.
Koscheck is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Josh Koscheck creates space and allows Jason MacDonald to stand up.
Jason MacDonald is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jason MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
MacDonald seems staggered and Josh Koscheck runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck tries a middle kick
Jason MacDonald blocks and steps away.
MacDonald is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Koscheck.
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Round 3
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MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Koscheck wants nothing of that and pushes MacDonald.
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck won't budge, forcing MacDonald to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over MacDonald
Koscheck is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over MacDonald
Koscheck is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over MacDonald
Josh Koscheck looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Josh Koscheck forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Koscheck tries to counter MacDonald's moves on the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
Josh Koscheck storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Koscheck doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
MacDonald's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Forehead
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
MacDonald's Forehead is beginning to swell
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
Koscheck moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy 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.
Koscheck steps backwards away from Jason MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Josh Koscheck.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
A left hook from MacDonald
falls short.
MacDonald is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
Koscheck is trying to counter now!
Josh Koscheck tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on MacDonald's face
MacDonald's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
Josh Koscheck closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over MacDonald
Koscheck tries to jump to side mount.
Jason MacDonald closed his guard around Josh Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at MacDonald's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Jason MacDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
This is over! That impact from Josh Koscheck has left MacDonald laying flat on the mat!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Josh Koscheck by KO (GnP) at 4:14 Round 3
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 23/42 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 479 s
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 524 s
The Canadian was winning early, then he just...stopped winning, and let Koscheck do whatever he wanted to him. I am disappoint.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!