Post by The Sandmen on Nov 10, 2019 13:20:14 GMT -5
Pat Miletich doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Rory MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Pat Miletich takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
0:17 Round 1 and Miletich is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rory MacDonald work his BJJ game.
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miletich blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Miletich looks to work from half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Miletich spins out, but Rory MacDonald was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Miletich is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
0:48 Round 1 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rory launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Miletich's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pat Miletich's punches
Rory is on the receiving end of a great combo by Miletich.
Miletich wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Miletich fakes a few punches and advance towards Rory trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rory MacDonald lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Miletich is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Miletich cartwheels towards Rory!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rory MacDonald.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Miletich uses his strength to keep Miletich at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Pat Miletich realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Miletich decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory did not see that coming! Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory now.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Rory rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Miletich seems staggered and Rory MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rory struggles... Pat Miletich is unable to take him down
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rory rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Miletich misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Miletich pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rory is able to break the lock.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rory is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Terrible one sided match... Rory was not ready to fight a fighter of Pat Miletich caliber.
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald sits up and gets an arm around Miletich's neck!
Miletich pushes Rory MacDonald back to the ground.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Pat Miletich tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich passes momentarily but Rory MacDonald regains full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory gets a good position on the ground. ..
Miletich holds Rory MacDonald arms and counters his opponent punches.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich tries to roll on the ground...
Rory knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to escape from the full mount...
Miletich struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich tries to roll on the ground...
Rory knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Miletich.
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Round 2
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Miletich leads with a punch
Rory MacDonald evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rory misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Pat Miletich pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
0:17 Round 2 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rory MacDonald grapple with Pat Miletich and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rory tries to move to full mount!
Miletich won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory tries to move to full mount
Rory succeeds
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory catch Pat Miletich's right arm and tries a kimura
Pat Miletich holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rory is in rear mount over Miletich
Miletich shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Miletich has Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rory is unable to move under Miletich control.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Miletich locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rory MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! Rory lost his dominant position.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Pat Miletich catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miletich.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich is in Rory open guard now
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich tries to move to full mount
Miletich's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rory MacDonald holds Pat Miletich and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Miletich misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pat Miletich can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pat Miletich 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 full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Rory is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Miletich launches a barrage of elbows over Rory's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rory doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory 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 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 Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miletich into his guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Miletich's face
Miletich shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Miletich is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald hooks Miletich's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Pat Miletich manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 Miletich
Pat Miletich is cooling the fight on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Rory, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Rory is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rory is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
0:24 Round 3 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rory MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rory MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miletich doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Rory MacDonald pushes Miletich forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Miletich shoots and grab Rory MacDonald's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Miletich scoop up Rory MacDonald's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rory to the mat
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miletich can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miletich struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Miletich continues in closed guard
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rory MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Miletich is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Pitty-pat punches from Rory
Pat Miletich doesn't flinch.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rory blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rory blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Miletich pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Miletich wants nothing of that and pushes Rory.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Miletich!
Rory blocks with confidence
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Pulverizing punch to Miletich's head!
Miletich slips the punch.
Rory misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Pat Miletich!
Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich won't budge, forcing Rory to pull guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Miletich struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich is in Rory open guard now
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Pat Miletich a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rory uses his forearms to block the impact!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory leans and gets Pat Miletich's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory launches a kick
Miletich checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Even nicer blocks from Miletich.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Pat Miletich catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miletich.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Pat Miletich looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pat Miletich fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to free his leg
Pat Miletich uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rory's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Nice punches from Pat Miletich.
Even nicer blocks from Rory.
Rory MacDonald attempts to cut off Miletich with punches
Miletich avoids getting cornered.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rory stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Pat Miletich takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hard blow to Rory's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
gets deflected.
Pat Miletich throws an uppercut
Rory slips it.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Miletich struggles... Rory MacDonald is unable to take him down
The two exchange wildly
Miletich is connecting with a few punches
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory MacDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rory is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rory rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Miletich misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miletich blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miletich blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Miletich uses his strength to keep Miletich at a disadvantage
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Miletich with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rory.
Hard blow to Miletich's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Rory tries to escape from closed guard...
Miletich waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rory MacDonald! He is reversed and nor Pat Miletich is on half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Miletich launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is covering himself! Miletich tries to force the situation and Rory clumsily gives his back!
Miletich is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has Miletich controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Miletich is unable to move under Rory control.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory suddenly holds Pat Miletich's arm and tries an armbar!
Miletich can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rory MacDonald!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pat Miletich fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Pat Miletich throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rory's face with those brutal elbows! Rory needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Miletich shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Rory pushes Pat Miletich forward against his back and breaks the lock!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Pat Miletich
miss their mark.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Rory MacDonald
puts Miletich in a world of hurt!
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Miletich moves aside and dodges.
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
and hits Miletich ribs hard
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory!
Nice move by Miletich who clinches and pushes Rory against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pat Miletich embrace and tries to move away...
Pat Miletich pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pat Miletich pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Miletich
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich grab one of Rory MacDonald's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rory MacDonald landed hard on his back
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Miletich with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Rory.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miletich sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pat Miletich's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rory into his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rory pulls his arm out of danger.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to escape from the closed guard
Rory succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich throws up a triangle attempt!
Rory MacDonald postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Rory's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Shoulder Lock from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
Rory pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Rory sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Miletich
Miletich covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Miletich switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rory struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory breaks the closed guard of Pat Miletich and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pat Miletich.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miletich struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Pat Miletich moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Crippling lock!
Rory pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory is in open guard over Miletich... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miletich rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rory misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rory pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rory pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Miletich tries to escape from closed guard...
Miletich struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Pat Miletich hooks Rory's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Rory hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
Rory MacDonald manages to kick Miletich away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Pat Miletich.
Winner is Pat Miletich by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 25/49 (51%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 16/23 (70%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 979 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 18/52 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/15 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 990 s
This was a pretty close one at times. Pat was able to do more things that did more damage, so that helped. Since those are the things that win fights, and judges.
Rory MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Pat Miletich takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
0:17 Round 1 and Miletich is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pat Miletich tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rory MacDonald work his BJJ game.
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miletich blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Miletich looks to work from half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Miletich spins out, but Rory MacDonald was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Miletich is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
0:48 Round 1 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rory launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Miletich's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pat Miletich's punches
Rory is on the receiving end of a great combo by Miletich.
Miletich wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Miletich fakes a few punches and advance towards Rory trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Rory MacDonald lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Miletich is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Miletich cartwheels towards Rory!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rory MacDonald.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Miletich uses his strength to keep Miletich at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Pat Miletich realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Miletich decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory did not see that coming! Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory now.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Rory rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Miletich seems staggered and Rory MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rory struggles... Pat Miletich is unable to take him down
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rory rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Miletich misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Miletich pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rory is able to break the lock.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rory is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Terrible one sided match... Rory was not ready to fight a fighter of Pat Miletich caliber.
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald sits up and gets an arm around Miletich's neck!
Miletich pushes Rory MacDonald back to the ground.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Pat Miletich tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich passes momentarily but Rory MacDonald regains full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory gets a good position on the ground. ..
Miletich holds Rory MacDonald arms and counters his opponent punches.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich tries to roll on the ground...
Rory knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to escape from the full mount...
Miletich struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich tries to roll on the ground...
Rory knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Miletich.
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Round 2
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Miletich leads with a punch
Rory MacDonald evades but whiffs with a counter.
Rory misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Pat Miletich pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
0:17 Round 2 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rory MacDonald grapple with Pat Miletich and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rory tries to move to full mount!
Miletich won't allow him to take this position easily.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory tries to move to full mount
Rory succeeds
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory catch Pat Miletich's right arm and tries a kimura
Pat Miletich holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rory is in rear mount over Miletich
Miletich shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Miletich has Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Rory is unable to move under Miletich control.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Miletich locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rory MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! Rory lost his dominant position.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Pat Miletich catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miletich.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich is in Rory open guard now
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich tries to move to full mount
Miletich's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rory MacDonald holds Pat Miletich and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Miletich misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Pat Miletich can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pat Miletich 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 full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Pat Miletich efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Rory is in closed guard... Miletich tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Miletich launches a barrage of elbows over Rory's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rory doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory 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 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 Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miletich into his guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Miletich's face
Miletich shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Miletich is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald hooks Miletich's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Pat Miletich manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 Miletich
Pat Miletich is cooling the fight on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Rory, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Rory is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rory is holding Pat Miletich's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pat Miletich shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
0:24 Round 3 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rory MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Rory MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Miletich doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Rory MacDonald pushes Miletich forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Pat Miletich shoots and grab Rory MacDonald's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Miletich scoop up Rory MacDonald's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Rory to the mat
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Miletich can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Miletich struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Miletich continues in closed guard
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rory MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Miletich is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Pat Miletich gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Pitty-pat punches from Rory
Pat Miletich doesn't flinch.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rory blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Miletich reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rory blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Miletich pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Miletich wants nothing of that and pushes Rory.
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Miletich!
Rory blocks with confidence
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Pulverizing punch to Miletich's head!
Miletich slips the punch.
Rory misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Pat Miletich!
Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich won't budge, forcing Rory to pull guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Pat Miletich uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Miletich struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich is in Rory open guard now
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Pat Miletich a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rory uses his forearms to block the impact!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory leans and gets Pat Miletich's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory launches a kick
Miletich checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Even nicer blocks from Miletich.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Pat Miletich catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Miletich.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Pat Miletich looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pat Miletich fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to free his leg
Pat Miletich uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rory's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Nice punches from Pat Miletich.
Even nicer blocks from Rory.
Rory MacDonald attempts to cut off Miletich with punches
Miletich avoids getting cornered.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rory stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Pat Miletich takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Hard blow to Rory's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
gets deflected.
Pat Miletich throws an uppercut
Rory slips it.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Miletich struggles... Rory MacDonald is unable to take him down
The two exchange wildly
Miletich is connecting with a few punches
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory MacDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miletich grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rory is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rory rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Miletich misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miletich blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miletich blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Miletich uses his strength to keep Miletich at a disadvantage
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Miletich with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Pat Miletich's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rory.
Hard blow to Miletich's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Rory tries to escape from closed guard...
Miletich waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rory MacDonald! He is reversed and nor Pat Miletich is on half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Miletich launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is covering himself! Miletich tries to force the situation and Rory clumsily gives his back!
Miletich is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has Miletich controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Miletich is unable to move under Rory control.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pat Miletich!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory suddenly holds Pat Miletich's arm and tries an armbar!
Miletich can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rory MacDonald!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pat Miletich fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Pat Miletich throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Rory's face with those brutal elbows! Rory needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Miletich shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Rory pushes Pat Miletich forward against his back and breaks the lock!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wembley Stadium (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Pat Miletich
miss their mark.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Rory MacDonald
puts Miletich in a world of hurt!
Miletich has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Miletich moves aside and dodges.
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
and hits Miletich ribs hard
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory!
Nice move by Miletich who clinches and pushes Rory against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pat Miletich embrace and tries to move away...
Pat Miletich pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pat Miletich pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pat Miletich
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miletich grab one of Rory MacDonald's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rory MacDonald landed hard on his back
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Miletich with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Rory.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miletich sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Pat Miletich's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pat Miletich is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rory into his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rory pulls his arm out of danger.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to escape from the closed guard
Rory succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich throws up a triangle attempt!
Rory MacDonald postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Rory's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Shoulder Lock from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
Rory pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Rory sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Miletich
Miletich covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Miletich switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rory struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory breaks the closed guard of Pat Miletich and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Pat Miletich.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich 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 full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miletich struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Miletich tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Pat Miletich moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Crippling lock!
Rory pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich attempts to move to full guard
Pat Miletich manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory is in open guard over Miletich... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miletich rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rory misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rory pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Rory pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He is not able to do it
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Pat Miletich uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Miletich tries to escape from closed guard...
Miletich struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Pat Miletich keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Pat Miletich hooks Rory's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Rory hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Pat Miletich appears to be unbreakable
Rory MacDonald manages to kick Miletich away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Pat Miletich.
Winner is Pat Miletich by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 25/49 (51%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 16/23 (70%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 979 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 18/52 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 2/6 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/15 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 990 s
This was a pretty close one at times. Pat was able to do more things that did more damage, so that helped. Since those are the things that win fights, and judges.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!