Post by The Sandmen on Aug 31, 2019 22:36:35 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Chael Sonnen raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sonnen is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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MacDonald and Sonnen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Sonnen 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 Sonnen
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
MacDonald looks to be in very good shape.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over MacDonald
Chael Sonnen storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Sonnen is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Sonnen continues in closed guard
Sonnen misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sonnen is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Sonnen struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sonnen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sonnen struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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 half guard over Sonnen
Good looking punches from Jason MacDonald on the ground
deflected by Sonnen.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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 half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 half guard over Sonnen
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
Chael Sonnen 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 MacDonald's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Sonnen is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Sonnen in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to MacDonald's face!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sonnen works on the ground with his fingers over MacDonald's face
MacDonald shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sonnen is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Jason MacDonald's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
MacDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Left cheek
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sonnen launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Jason MacDonald blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Sonnen looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
MacDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
Sonnen moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Chael Sonnen 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
MacDonald's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
Sonnen launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if MacDonald doesn't fight back!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Nose
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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 Sonnen's moves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
Sonnen delivers a few accurate elbows!
MacDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
MacDonald's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chael Sonnen!
Sonnen is in rear mount over MacDonald
Chael Sonnen storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sonnen doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
MacDonald's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
Sonnen is in rear mount over MacDonald
You can see MacDonald's blood making stains in the mat.
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches MacDonald.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
MacDonald's Left eye is beginning to swell
MacDonald seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Sonnen is in rear mount over MacDonald
You can see MacDonald's blood making stains in the mat.
Chael Sonnen storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sonnen doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
That punishment by Chael Sonnen has left MacDonald staggered! Chael Sonnen should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sonnen is in rear mount over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chael Sonnen tries to get his arm under Jason MacDonald's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jason MacDonald's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
MacDonald's Nose is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Sonnen is locking that Neck Crank...
Punishing hold!
Jason MacDonald easily defends the attempt.
Sonnen is in rear mount over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chael Sonnen turns out the lights for MacDonald! What an astonishing KO by Sonnen!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Right eye
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) at 2:20 Round 2
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 379 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 43/66 (65%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 379 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Chael Sonnen is the winner!
I am curious to see if this was a one-fight fluke from Sonnen 2.0, or if he has evolved past Jason at this point. I feel like the commentators are not wrong in saying Jason was the favourite, but what do I know? If I knew these things, I would win predictions sometimes. (Screw you Austin and Austin's brothers, for winning every prediction ever)
Chael Sonnen raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Sonnen is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Chael Sonnen comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
MacDonald and Sonnen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Chael Sonnen's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 Sonnen
Sonnen 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 Sonnen
MacDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
MacDonald looks to be in very good shape.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Chael Sonnen was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Sonnen
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over MacDonald
Chael Sonnen storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Sonnen clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Sonnen is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sonnen struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
MacDonald doesn't want to free his opponent and Sonnen continues in closed guard
Sonnen misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sonnen is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chael Sonnen!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 full mount over Chael Sonnen
Sonnen tries to escape from the full mount...
Sonnen struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sonnen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Chael Sonnen
MacDonald tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Sonnen struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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 half guard over Sonnen
Good looking punches from Jason MacDonald on the ground
deflected by Sonnen.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Sonnen
Sonnen 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 half guard over Sonnen
Chael Sonnen 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 half guard over Sonnen
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
Chael Sonnen 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 MacDonald's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jason 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Sonnen is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Sonnen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sonnen's side.
Chael Sonnen is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Jason MacDonald put Sonnen in half guard.
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Chael Sonnen moves to better his position on the ground...
Chael Sonnen viciously slams hammer blows to MacDonald's face!
Chael Sonnen is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Chael Sonnen in closed guard.
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sonnen works on the ground with his fingers over MacDonald's face
MacDonald shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sonnen is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Chael Sonnen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Chael Sonnen tries to take advantage...
Sonnen leans back...
He clobbers Jason MacDonald's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
MacDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Left cheek
Chael Sonnen is in closed guard over MacDonald
Sonnen launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Jason MacDonald blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Sonnen looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Sonnen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
MacDonald ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
Sonnen moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Chael Sonnen 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
MacDonald's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
Sonnen launches a barrage of elbows over MacDonald's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if MacDonald doesn't fight back!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Nose
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald 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 Sonnen's moves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Chael Sonnen is in open guard over MacDonald
Sonnen delivers a few accurate elbows!
MacDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
MacDonald's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chael Sonnen!
Sonnen is in rear mount over MacDonald
Chael Sonnen storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sonnen doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
MacDonald's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
Sonnen is in rear mount over MacDonald
You can see MacDonald's blood making stains in the mat.
Chael Sonnen aggressively and repeatedly punches MacDonald.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
MacDonald's Left eye is beginning to swell
MacDonald seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Sonnen is in rear mount over MacDonald
You can see MacDonald's blood making stains in the mat.
Chael Sonnen storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Sonnen doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again MacDonald's face with his elbows!
That punishment by Chael Sonnen has left MacDonald staggered! Chael Sonnen should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Sonnen is in rear mount over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chael Sonnen tries to get his arm under Jason MacDonald's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jason MacDonald's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
MacDonald's Nose is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Sonnen is locking that Neck Crank...
Punishing hold!
Jason MacDonald easily defends the attempt.
Sonnen is in rear mount over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is a bloody mess!
Chael Sonnen throws down elbows...
He's tearing up MacDonald's face with those brutal elbows! MacDonald needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chael Sonnen turns out the lights for MacDonald! What an astonishing KO by Sonnen!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Right eye
Winner is Chael Sonnen by KO (GnP) at 2:20 Round 2
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 379 s
Statistics: Chael Sonnen
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 43/66 (65%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 379 s
And there goes my $100! What an upset! Chael Sonnen is the winner!
I am curious to see if this was a one-fight fluke from Sonnen 2.0, or if he has evolved past Jason at this point. I feel like the commentators are not wrong in saying Jason was the favourite, but what do I know? If I knew these things, I would win predictions sometimes. (Screw you Austin and Austin's brothers, for winning every prediction ever)
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!