Post by The Sandmen on Jan 12, 2020 0:35:39 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Miletich while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Rory MacDonald looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory moves forward looking for some action
Pat Miletich struggles a bit before breaking Rory's attemp of grappling
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miletich showing excellent timing, blasts Rory MacDonald with a right hand.
Rory steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich throws a combo
Rory punches back but nobody connects.
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
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory holds Pat Miletich's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rory is trying to counter now!
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 1:15 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miletich tries to cover his face,
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to turn away and scramble out. Pat Miletich takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rory MacDonald spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald and Miletich engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
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 succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
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.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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 2:55 in the 1 round
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.
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
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
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...
Rory MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
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.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald pushes Pat Miletich against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rory jumps and tries to free his leg! Miletich doesn't allow this but Rory MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed 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 closed guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rory MacDonald realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald decides to jump inside Miletich's guard.
Miletich didn't see that coming. Rory is in open guard over Miletich now.
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
Rory moves on the ground
Rory cannot take advantage in the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Miletich is able to break the lock.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Miletich is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory Hyper-extended his left arm
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 closed guard over Rory
Miletich tries to escape from the closed guard
Pat Miletich any adventage in the ground.
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 fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Pat Miletich's arm and tries an armbar!
Miletich hold his own hand and breaks Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rory MacDonald.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Miletich is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pat Miletich looks to pass to mount...
Rory creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Miletich launches a stiff jab!
Rory ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
An overhand right from Rory MacDonald that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Miletich moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
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
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich tries a hook to the body
and hits Rory ribs hard
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald closed his guard around Pat Miletich.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
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 isolates Rory MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miletich blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miletich blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Rory MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
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 launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Miletich tries to escape from the full mount...
Rory MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
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.
Rory MacDonald moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rory MacDonald throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Miletich's chin! That stops Miletich in his tracks!
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 3:35 in the 2 round
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 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...
Rory MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat 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!
Rory misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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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
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miletich blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Pat Miletich in closed guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Miletich pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
1:03 Round 3 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich goes down.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald pushes Miletich's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rory who is in full mount! Miletich is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
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
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.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Pat Miletich creates enough space to control Rory MacDonald's leg.
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!
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
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
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Rory pushes Pat Miletich and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rory MacDonald
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory tries to move to full mount
Rory succeeds
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
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 move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Miletich misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Miletich's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock and pushes away Rory MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory sprawls and remains on his feet.
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Miletich with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Pat Miletich takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rory jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Miletich is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rory MacDonald just can't get away!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Miletich into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
Pat Miletich sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Miletich has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Miletich launches a furious low kick!
Rory MacDonald blocks
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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As the fight continues it seems that Pat Miletich is taking the best of the fight.
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
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 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 launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
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
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Pat Miletich throws up a triangle attempt!
Rory MacDonald postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rory blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory tries to free his leg...
Miletich doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Pat Miletich sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Rory only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich goes down.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Miletich attempts a triangle from bottom! Rory MacDonald slips out. Miletich quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rory MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid 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.
Miletich pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Rory has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory tries to open up Miletich with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Miletich blocks a few elbows and now Rory MacDonald will have to look for another option here.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Miletich's ribs.
Miletich blocks Rory MacDonald's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
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
Rory MacDonald tries to free his leg
Pat Miletich moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miletich steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory MacDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
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
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
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 is moving on the ground...
Rory tries to counter Miletich's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich moves on the ground
Pat Miletich moves to side mount
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miletich blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Rory MacDonald sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Miletich tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to turn away and scramble out. Pat Miletich takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rory MacDonald spins out and gets back to his feet.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Miletich uses his strength to keep Miletich at a disadvantage
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Rory MacDonald put Miletich in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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 is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Pat Miletich cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
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.
Rory climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rory is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Rory cartwheels towards Miletich!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Pat Miletich.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
Miletich is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald paws at Miletich.
Miletich answers with solid punches!
Rory's Chin is beginning to swell
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rory looks to work from half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich sits up and gets an arm around Rory's neck!
Rory pushes Pat Miletich back to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
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 tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rory blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Rory is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Miletich's ribs.
Miletich is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald isolates Pat Miletich's left arm looking for an armbar...
Pat Miletich manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Pat Miletich is in open 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!
Miletich tries to improve position.
Rory adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Pat Miletich isolates Rory MacDonald's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
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 trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rory's ribs.
Rory is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
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.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Pat Miletich is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Pat Miletich's arm and tries an armbar!
Miletich hold his own hand and breaks Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rory MacDonald.
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
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
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 better his position on the ground...
Rory holds Pat Miletich's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Pat Miletich has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Pat Miletich by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 10/15 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/21 (48%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 702,26
Clinch Damage 20
Ground Damage 159,7
Time on the ground 1027 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 7/27 (26%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1212
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 436,25
Time on the ground 1017 s
Pat kept talking strange right-wing conspiracy theories, which bored the shit out of Rory, so Rory was not as Rory as he should have been. He still did more damage, but the judges, also bored by Pat's ideas, just told him to take the fight and go away. He did.
Rory MacDonald looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Pat Miletich attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory moves forward looking for some action
Pat Miletich struggles a bit before breaking Rory's attemp of grappling
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Pat Miletich in his guard...
Pat Miletich keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miletich showing excellent timing, blasts Rory MacDonald with a right hand.
Rory steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pat Miletich throws a combo
Rory punches back but nobody connects.
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
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory holds Pat Miletich's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rory is trying to counter now!
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 1:15 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Miletich use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Miletich's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miletich tries to cover his face,
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to turn away and scramble out. Pat Miletich takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rory MacDonald spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald and Miletich engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
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 succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
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.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Miletich is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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 2:55 in the 1 round
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.
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
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
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...
Rory MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
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.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald pushes Pat Miletich against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rory jumps and tries to free his leg! Miletich doesn't allow this but Rory MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed 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 closed guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald is looking to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Pat Miletich has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rory MacDonald realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald decides to jump inside Miletich's guard.
Miletich didn't see that coming. Rory is in open guard over Miletich now.
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
Rory moves on the ground
Rory cannot take advantage in the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Miletich is able to break the lock.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Miletich is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory Hyper-extended his left arm
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 closed guard over Rory
Miletich tries to escape from the closed guard
Pat Miletich any adventage in the ground.
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 fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Pat Miletich's arm and tries an armbar!
Miletich hold his own hand and breaks Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rory MacDonald.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Miletich is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pat Miletich looks to pass to mount...
Rory creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Miletich launches a stiff jab!
Rory ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
An overhand right from Rory MacDonald that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Miletich moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
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
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Pat Miletich tries a hook to the body
and hits Rory ribs hard
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Pat Miletich tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald closed his guard around Pat Miletich.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
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 isolates Rory MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miletich blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miletich blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Pat Miletich looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Rory MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
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 launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miletich clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Miletich tries to escape from the full mount...
Rory MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
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.
Rory MacDonald moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rory MacDonald throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Miletich's chin! That stops Miletich in his tracks!
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 3:35 in the 2 round
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 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...
Rory MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat 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!
Rory misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Pat Miletich manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Pat Miletich...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Rory is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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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
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miletich blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Pat Miletich in closed guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Miletich pulls his arm out of danger.
Rory misses a step and Pat Miletich sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
1:03 Round 3 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich goes down.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald pushes Miletich's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rory who is in full mount! Miletich is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
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
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.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Pat Miletich creates enough space to control Rory MacDonald's leg.
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!
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Pat Miletich tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
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
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Rory pushes Pat Miletich and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rory MacDonald
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory tries to move to full mount
Rory succeeds
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
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 move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Miletich misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Miletich's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Pat Miletich breaks the lock and pushes away Rory MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Pat Miletich. 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory sprawls and remains on his feet.
Miletich decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Miletich with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Pat Miletich takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Rory jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Miletich is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rory MacDonald just can't get away!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Miletich into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Pat Miletich shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
Pat Miletich sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Miletich has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Miletich launches a furious low kick!
Rory MacDonald blocks
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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As the fight continues it seems that Pat Miletich is taking the best of the fight.
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
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 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 launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Pat Miletich
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
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Pat Miletich throws up a triangle attempt!
Rory MacDonald postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rory blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory tries to free his leg...
Miletich doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Pat Miletich's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Pat Miletich sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Pat Miletich jumps back and jabs
Rory only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miletich goes down.
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.
Poorly executed technique. Pat Miletich looks to counter!
Miletich attempts a triangle from bottom! Rory MacDonald slips out. Miletich quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rory MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid 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.
Miletich pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Rory has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory tries to open up Miletich with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Miletich blocks a few elbows and now Rory MacDonald will have to look for another option here.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Pat Miletich to fight back!
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Miletich's ribs.
Miletich blocks Rory MacDonald's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Miletich is trying to counter now!
Miletich tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
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
Rory MacDonald tries to free his leg
Pat Miletich moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Pat Miletich fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Miletich steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory MacDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
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
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Miletich
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
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 is moving on the ground...
Rory tries to counter Miletich's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in open guard over Rory
Miletich moves on the ground
Pat Miletich moves to side mount
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory measures the resilience of Miletich's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miletich blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Pat Miletich looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Rory MacDonald sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Miletich tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to turn away and scramble out. Pat Miletich takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Rory MacDonald spins out and gets back to his feet.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Miletich uses his strength to keep Miletich at a disadvantage
Pat Miletich is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Rory MacDonald put Miletich in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Miletich fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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 is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Pat Miletich cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
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.
Rory climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rory is standing while Miletich is on the ground on his back
Rory cartwheels towards Miletich!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Pat Miletich.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Pat Miletich seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pat Miletich attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Pat Miletich
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
Miletich is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Pat Miletich tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald paws at Miletich.
Miletich answers with solid punches!
Rory's Chin is beginning to swell
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pat Miletich didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Pat Miletich can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rory looks to work from half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich sits up and gets an arm around Rory's neck!
Rory pushes Pat Miletich back to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Miletich measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
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 tries to close the guard.
Miletich put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Miletich
Pat Miletich isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rory blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Miletich's guard.
Pat Miletich gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Rory is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Miletich's ribs.
Miletich is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Miletich
Rory MacDonald isolates Pat Miletich's left arm looking for an armbar...
Pat Miletich manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Pat Miletich is in open 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!
Miletich tries to improve position.
Rory adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Pat Miletich tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Pat Miletich manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Pat Miletich is in half guard over Rory
Pat Miletich isolates Rory MacDonald's right arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Pat Miletich lost his dominant position.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
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 trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rory's ribs.
Rory is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
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.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
Pat Miletich is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Pat Miletich's arm and tries an armbar!
Miletich hold his own hand and breaks Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rory MacDonald.
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
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Pat Miletich in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Pat Miletich is in closed guard over Rory
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
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 better his position on the ground...
Rory holds Pat Miletich's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Pat Miletich has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Pat Miletich by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Pat Miletich
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 10/15 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/21 (48%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 702,26
Clinch Damage 20
Ground Damage 159,7
Time on the ground 1027 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 7/27 (26%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1212
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 436,25
Time on the ground 1017 s
Pat kept talking strange right-wing conspiracy theories, which bored the shit out of Rory, so Rory was not as Rory as he should have been. He still did more damage, but the judges, also bored by Pat's ideas, just told him to take the fight and go away. He did.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!