Post by The Sandmen on Jul 21, 2020 22:04:14 GMT -5
Rory MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Yves Edwards doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald launches a rapid series of punches
taking Edwards from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Edwards's Right eye is beginning to swell
Edwards has a small cut in his Right eye
Several good body shots
land on Edwards.
That punishment by Rory MacDonald has left Edwards staggered! Rory MacDonald should try push forward now and finish this!
Edwards moves forward looking for some action
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Yves Edwards 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 0:55 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Rory
Edwards moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Edwards
He succeeds!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Rory
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edwards is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 1:35 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Rory MacDonald throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edwards's face with those brutal elbows! Edwards needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Edwards's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Chin
Edwards seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Rory
Yves Edwards 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
Rory tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Yves Edwards tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Pulverizing punch to Edwards's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Edwards's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Yves Edwards can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edwards pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Yves Edwards tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory won't budge, forcing Edwards to pull guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Edwards
Rory has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Edwards tries to move on the ground and shows Rory MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edwards's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Edwards
Rory use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Yves Edwards holds Rory MacDonald and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Rory is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Edwards
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Yves Edwards work his BJJ game.
Rory is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Yves Edwards's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Yves Edwards to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Edwards
Rory is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Yves Edwards tries to take advantage...
Yves Edwards slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rory MacDonald cuts to the side and manages to pass to 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Yves Edwards
Great move by Rory who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edwards grab one of Rory MacDonald's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rory done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Rory MacDonald and Edwards engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Yves Edwards's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Edwards
Rory is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edwards misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald is looking to pass Yves Edwards's guard...
Yves Edwards has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Rory MacDonald.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Lightning fast low kick from Edwards!
Rory blocks that kick with his leg.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Rory MacDonald
that stun Edwards.
Edwards has a small cut in his Left eye
A wicked punch by Rory MacDonald
rocks Edwards!
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Edwards can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
Winner is Rory MacDonald by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 0:39 Round 2
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 22/24 (92%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 150 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 150 s
Rory was all over this one. Yves misses LW.
Yves Edwards doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald launches a rapid series of punches
taking Edwards from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Edwards's Right eye is beginning to swell
Edwards has a small cut in his Right eye
Several good body shots
land on Edwards.
That punishment by Rory MacDonald has left Edwards staggered! Rory MacDonald should try push forward now and finish this!
Edwards moves forward looking for some action
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Yves Edwards 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 0:55 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Rory
Edwards moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Edwards
He succeeds!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Rory
Edwards 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 Yves Edwards's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edwards is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yves Edwards!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards 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 1:35 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Rory MacDonald throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edwards's face with those brutal elbows! Edwards needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Edwards's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Chin
Edwards seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Yves Edwards is in closed guard over Rory
Yves Edwards 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
Rory tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Yves Edwards tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Pulverizing punch to Edwards's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Edwards's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Yves Edwards can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Edwards pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Yves Edwards tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory won't budge, forcing Edwards to pull guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Edwards
Rory has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Edwards tries to move on the ground and shows Rory MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edwards's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Edwards
Rory use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Yves Edwards holds Rory MacDonald and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Yves Edwards to fight back!
Rory is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Edwards
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Yves Edwards work his BJJ game.
Rory is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Yves Edwards's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Yves Edwards to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Edwards
Yves Edwards launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Edwards
Edwards tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Edwards
Rory is in open guard over Edwards... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edwards rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Yves Edwards tries to take advantage...
Yves Edwards slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rory MacDonald cuts to the side and manages to pass to 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Yves Edwards
Great move by Rory who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edwards grab one of Rory MacDonald's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rory done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Rory MacDonald and Edwards engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Yves Edwards's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Edwards
Rory is in closed guard... Edwards tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edwards misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald is looking to pass Yves Edwards's guard...
Yves Edwards has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Rory MacDonald.
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Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Lightning fast low kick from Edwards!
Rory blocks that kick with his leg.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Rory MacDonald
that stun Edwards.
Edwards has a small cut in his Left eye
A wicked punch by Rory MacDonald
rocks Edwards!
Rory feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Edwards can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
Winner is Rory MacDonald by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 0:39 Round 2
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 22/24 (92%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 150 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 150 s
Rory was all over this one. Yves misses LW.
