Post by The Sandmen on Oct 12, 2012 13:46:53 GMT -5
Urijah Faber looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Michael McDonald looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Urijah Faber and Michael McDonald touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Faber cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as McDonald can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Michael McDonald swings...
hard impact to Faber's face!
Faber's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Faber grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Urijah Faber
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Faber tries to move to full mount
Faber succeeds
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Faber is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against McDonald's ribs.
McDonald is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Michael McDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Faber moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Faber misses a step and Michael McDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
McDonald measures the resilience of Faber's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Faber's side.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Deep breaths from Michael McDonald who tries a hammer punch to Faber's ribs.
That hit Faber who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to close his guard around Faber
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Faber moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
McDonald launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Faber's ribs.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Urijah Faber a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
Faber launches a barrage of elbows over McDonald's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if McDonald doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Michael McDonald's Forehead
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael McDonald. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Michael McDonald
makes Faber stumble back!
Faber moves backwards and Michael McDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Faber launches a kick
but Michael McDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Faber tries to grapple
He puts McDonald in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber pushes away McDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
McDonald stumbles backwards and Urijah Faber circles to get the center of the cage
Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Michael McDonald is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Urijah Faber paws at McDonald.
McDonald swings ineffectively.
Faber moves backwards and Michael McDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
McDonald showing excellent timing, blasts Urijah Faber with a right hand.
Great hook by Michael McDonald! Urijah Faber is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
McDonald is standing while Faber is on the ground on his back
Urijah Faber doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of McDonald's moves.
McDonald is standing while Faber is on the ground on his back
Michael McDonald creates space and allows Urijah Faber to stand up.
Urijah Faber is on his feet again.
McDonald steps backwards away from Urijah Faber. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Faber moves backwards and Michael McDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Faber launches a flurry of punches
McDonald slips out of danger.
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
but McDonald manages to dodge it
Faber misses a step and Michael McDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael McDonald tries a middle kick
Faber blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
A right hand from Urijah Faber
makes McDonald stumble back!
Faber is holding Michael McDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael McDonald shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
McDonald and Faber are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Faber leads with a punch
Michael McDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Faber's Mouth is beginning to swell
Faber grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Urijah Faber
Crushing shot to McDonald's body! He's holding his side
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Faber positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
McDonald's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Faber is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael McDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael McDonald to fight back!
McDonald catch Urijah Faber's left arm and tries a kimura
Urijah Faber holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Michael McDonald in his guard...
Michael McDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Michael McDonald in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of McDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Michael McDonald looks to counter!
Michael McDonald pushes Urijah Faber against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
McDonald jumps and tries to free his leg! Faber doesn't allow this but Michael McDonald is able to get half guard here.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Faber
McDonald 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Faber looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael McDonald's punches
Faber measures the resilience of McDonald's chin with an uppercut while McDonald lands some great crosses.
Michael McDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
McDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Urijah Faber pushes away McDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
McDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Urijah Faber
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Faber's head
Those punches are hitting! Faber covers his head!
Faber has a small cut in his Left cheek
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
McDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber slightly pushes McDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
McDonald is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Faber's jaw!
Faber's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Michael McDonald
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Faber has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Faber is holding Michael McDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael McDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Deep breaths from Michael McDonald who tries a hammer punch to Faber's ribs.
That hit Faber who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber looks to mount Michael McDonald...
Urijah Faber slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Faber tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
McDonald struggles and frees his leg!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
Faber tries to open up Michael McDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching McDonald in the side of the head
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
Urijah Faber tries to pass Michael McDonald's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Faber tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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McDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Faber can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Faber wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
McDonald struggles and protects himself.
McDonald is trying to counter now!
McDonald tries to take Urijah Faber down... Faber stumbles backwards and Michael McDonald launches a few punches...
Urijah Faber dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Urijah Faber tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Urijah Faber who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber struggles and launches a few punches to McDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! McDonald covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Faber's head
Those punches are hitting! Faber covers his head!
Faber has a small cut in his Forehead
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael McDonald slightly pushes Faber into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
McDonald and Faber circle around the center of the cage.
Faber jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Urijah Faber pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber pushes off of Michael McDonald and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
McDonald stumbles backwards but Urijah Faber chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber fakes a few punches and advance towards McDonald trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Michael McDonald lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Faber is standing while McDonald is on the ground on his back
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Urijah Faber steps back and allows McDonald to get back to his feet.
Michael McDonald is on his feet again.
Faber doesn't stop bleeding.
Some nice shots from Urijah Faber
miss their mark.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael McDonald to fight back!
Brutal combination from Michael McDonald!
Faber moves aside and dodges.
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
McDonald goes down.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Faber doesn't stop bleeding.
Faber is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael McDonald gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Faber leans back...
McDonald eyes him warily.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Urijah Faber tries to better his position on the ground...
Faber breaks the closed guard of Michael McDonald and moves to half guard
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Michael McDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Urijah Faber looks to posture up and open Michael McDonald's guard...
Michael McDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Faber tries to escape from the closed guard
Faber succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
McDonald tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael McDonald launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Faber is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael McDonald gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Urijah Faber tries to open McDonald's guard...
McDonald breaks the lock and covers himself from Faber's punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
McDonald goes to the body...
He punishes Faber's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Michael McDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Faber's chin
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Faber launches a hook to the body
Michael McDonald moves aside looking for a counter...
Urijah Faber takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Crisp uppercut by Faber followed by a hard jab
Michael McDonald stumbles back.
McDonald dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
McDonald studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael McDonald!
Faber is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael McDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Faber
McDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 4
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Urijah Faber!
McDonald is going to have a big headache after that blow!
McDonald throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Faber is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks McDonald's jaw!
Urijah Faber launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
McDonald blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael McDonald's cheek! McDonald stumbles and the falls to the mat!
McDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Faber is standing while McDonald is on the ground on his back
Urijah Faber creates space and allows Michael McDonald to stand up.
Michael McDonald is on his feet again.
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
McDonald moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Faber leads with a punch
Michael McDonald evades but whiffs with a counter.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Faber moves forward looking for some action
He surprises McDonald with a double overhooks!
You can see Faber's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael McDonald tries a high kick!
Faber blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
McDonald goes down.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Urijah Faber realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael McDonald. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Faber doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael McDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Faber blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
McDonald misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Urijah Faber has found an opening in the defense of McDonald, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break McDonald's ribs.
McDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Faber wants nothing of that and pushes McDonald.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael McDonald attempts a sweep single...
Urijah Faber was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
Faber tries to grapple
He puts McDonald in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Faber's blood making stains in the mat.
Faber launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
Michael McDonald's ribs shows the damage! Urijah Faber is working his opponent ribs!
McDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Urijah Faber pushes McDonald forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Urijah Faber launches a knee while holding McDonald's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits McDonald in the abdomen
Faber steps forward
McDonald feints.
Faber tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Faber!
Some big punches are landing!
McDonald's Chin is beginning to swell
McDonald steps backwards away from Urijah Faber. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Faber wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Faber moves forward and holds McDonald
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Faber pushes Michael McDonald againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
McDonald cannot escape Urijah Faber's clinch! Urijah Faber is just brutalizing McDonald with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber grapple with Michael McDonald and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Urijah Faber looks to mount Michael McDonald...
Urijah Faber slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Faber fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael McDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
McDonald hold his own hand and breaks Faber's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Urijah Faber.
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to McDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McDonald tries to cover his face,
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
McDonald throws a few hammer fists to the face of Urijah Faber
Blocked by Faber.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of McDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McDonald's side.
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael McDonald looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Urijah Faber takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Michael McDonald is in closed guard over Faber
Not a desiderable position that McDonald is in now. Urijah Faber is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
McDonald is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael McDonald!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Faber, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Urijah Faber attempts to cut off McDonald with punches
McDonald avoids getting cornered.
McDonald is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael McDonald!
Faber ducks under...
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
An overhand right from Urijah Faber that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! McDonald's stops that one with his face! How is McDonald standing?!
There is a small laceration on Michael McDonald's Nose
A punch from Michael McDonald
grazes Faber's left cheek.
You can see Faber's blood making stains in the mat.
Faber moves forward looking for some action
He surprises McDonald with a double overhooks!
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
McDonald goes down.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Faber sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Faber delivers a few accurate elbows!
McDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
McDonald's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Michael McDonald's Right eye
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
You can see McDonald's blood making stains in the mat.
McDonald has Faber controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Faber is unable to move under McDonald control.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber hovers above McDonald
Good punches to McDonald's body.
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
Urijah Faber is a bloody mess!
Michael McDonald struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
Michael McDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
McDonald has Faber controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Faber is unable to move under McDonald control.
Faber tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Urijah Faber wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Faber drills Michael McDonald's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
Urijah Faber isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
McDonald's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Urijah Faber appears to be unbreakable
Faber is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Faber is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in McDonald's eyes...
McDonald locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Urijah Faber unil he can pull his arm free! Faber lost his dominant position.
Michael McDonald is in closed guard over Faber
McDonald is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael McDonald!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber rolls him over and takes his back!
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael McDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Faber fires a barrage of punches at McDonald's head!
This is bad! Faber is just pounding on Michael McDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
McDonald's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
Faber tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McDonald! Faber has one hook in and keeps working!
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald with one hook in
Faber doesn't stop bleeding.
Faber has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for McDonald.
Nicely done! Faber now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald with two hooks in
Faber tries to end this with a RNC!
McDonald is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Michael McDonald is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Urijah Faber by Submission (RNC) at 2:49 Round 5
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 14/22 (64%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 26/44 (59%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 581 s
Statistics: Michael McDonald
Punches 15/32 (47%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/20 (40%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 573 s
Good fight! McDonald controlled a lot of this fight winning (at least) 3 rounds (pretending we scored fights that way). Faber came back HARD in the 5th, and was able to secure the comeback win before the final bell. Good fight. McD showed he is the real deal and still has a lot of potential in this league, and Faber showed why he is a little legend.
Michael McDonald looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Urijah Faber and Michael McDonald touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Faber cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as McDonald can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Michael McDonald swings...
hard impact to Faber's face!
Faber's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Faber grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Urijah Faber
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Faber tries to move to full mount
Faber succeeds
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Faber is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against McDonald's ribs.
McDonald is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Michael McDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Faber moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Faber misses a step and Michael McDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
McDonald measures the resilience of Faber's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Faber's side.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Deep breaths from Michael McDonald who tries a hammer punch to Faber's ribs.
That hit Faber who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to close his guard around Faber
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Faber moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
McDonald launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Faber's ribs.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Urijah Faber a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! McDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
Faber launches a barrage of elbows over McDonald's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if McDonald doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Michael McDonald's Forehead
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael McDonald. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Michael McDonald
makes Faber stumble back!
Faber moves backwards and Michael McDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Faber launches a kick
but Michael McDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Faber tries to grapple
He puts McDonald in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber pushes away McDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
McDonald stumbles backwards and Urijah Faber circles to get the center of the cage
Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Michael McDonald is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Urijah Faber paws at McDonald.
McDonald swings ineffectively.
Faber moves backwards and Michael McDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
McDonald showing excellent timing, blasts Urijah Faber with a right hand.
Great hook by Michael McDonald! Urijah Faber is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
McDonald is standing while Faber is on the ground on his back
Urijah Faber doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of McDonald's moves.
McDonald is standing while Faber is on the ground on his back
Michael McDonald creates space and allows Urijah Faber to stand up.
Urijah Faber is on his feet again.
McDonald steps backwards away from Urijah Faber. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Faber moves backwards and Michael McDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Faber launches a flurry of punches
McDonald slips out of danger.
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
but McDonald manages to dodge it
Faber misses a step and Michael McDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael McDonald tries a middle kick
Faber blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
A right hand from Urijah Faber
makes McDonald stumble back!
Faber is holding Michael McDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael McDonald shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
McDonald and Faber are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Faber leads with a punch
Michael McDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Faber's Mouth is beginning to swell
Faber grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Urijah Faber
Crushing shot to McDonald's body! He's holding his side
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Faber positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
McDonald's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Faber is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael McDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael McDonald to fight back!
McDonald catch Urijah Faber's left arm and tries a kimura
Urijah Faber holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Michael McDonald in his guard...
Michael McDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael McDonald is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Michael McDonald in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Michael McDonald is in open guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of McDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
McDonald blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Michael McDonald looks to counter!
Michael McDonald pushes Urijah Faber against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
McDonald jumps and tries to free his leg! Faber doesn't allow this but Michael McDonald is able to get half guard here.
Michael McDonald is in half guard over Faber
McDonald 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Faber looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael McDonald's punches
Faber measures the resilience of McDonald's chin with an uppercut while McDonald lands some great crosses.
Michael McDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
McDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Urijah Faber pushes away McDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
McDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Urijah Faber
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Faber's head
Those punches are hitting! Faber covers his head!
Faber has a small cut in his Left cheek
Urijah Faber tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
McDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber slightly pushes McDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
McDonald is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Faber's jaw!
Faber's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Michael McDonald
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Faber has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Faber is holding Michael McDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael McDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Deep breaths from Michael McDonald who tries a hammer punch to Faber's ribs.
That hit Faber who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber looks to mount Michael McDonald...
Urijah Faber slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Faber tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
McDonald struggles and frees his leg!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
Faber tries to open up Michael McDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching McDonald in the side of the head
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over McDonald
Urijah Faber tries to pass Michael McDonald's guard...
Urijah Faber manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Faber tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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McDonald cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Faber can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Faber wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
McDonald struggles and protects himself.
McDonald is trying to counter now!
McDonald tries to take Urijah Faber down... Faber stumbles backwards and Michael McDonald launches a few punches...
Urijah Faber dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Urijah Faber tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Urijah Faber who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber struggles and launches a few punches to McDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! McDonald covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
McDonald struggles and launches a few punches to Faber's head
Those punches are hitting! Faber covers his head!
Faber has a small cut in his Forehead
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael McDonald slightly pushes Faber into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
McDonald and Faber circle around the center of the cage.
Faber jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Urijah Faber pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber pushes off of Michael McDonald and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
McDonald stumbles backwards but Urijah Faber chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber fakes a few punches and advance towards McDonald trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Michael McDonald lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Faber is standing while McDonald is on the ground on his back
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Urijah Faber steps back and allows McDonald to get back to his feet.
Michael McDonald is on his feet again.
Faber doesn't stop bleeding.
Some nice shots from Urijah Faber
miss their mark.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael McDonald to fight back!
Brutal combination from Michael McDonald!
Faber moves aside and dodges.
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
McDonald goes down.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Faber doesn't stop bleeding.
Faber is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael McDonald gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Faber leans back...
McDonald eyes him warily.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Urijah Faber tries to better his position on the ground...
Faber breaks the closed guard of Michael McDonald and moves to half guard
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald attempts to trap Urijah Faber in his guard.
Michael McDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Urijah Faber looks to posture up and open Michael McDonald's guard...
Michael McDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Faber tries to escape from the closed guard
Faber succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
McDonald tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael McDonald launches a few punches to Faber's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over McDonald
Faber is in closed guard... McDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael McDonald gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Urijah Faber tries to open McDonald's guard...
McDonald breaks the lock and covers himself from Faber's punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
McDonald goes to the body...
He punishes Faber's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Michael McDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Faber's chin
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Faber launches a hook to the body
Michael McDonald moves aside looking for a counter...
Urijah Faber takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Crisp uppercut by Faber followed by a hard jab
Michael McDonald stumbles back.
McDonald dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
McDonald studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael McDonald!
Faber is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael McDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Faber
McDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 4
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Urijah Faber!
McDonald is going to have a big headache after that blow!
McDonald throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Faber is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks McDonald's jaw!
Urijah Faber launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
McDonald blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael McDonald's cheek! McDonald stumbles and the falls to the mat!
McDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Faber is standing while McDonald is on the ground on his back
Urijah Faber creates space and allows Michael McDonald to stand up.
Michael McDonald is on his feet again.
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
McDonald moves backwards and Urijah Faber is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Faber leads with a punch
Michael McDonald evades but whiffs with a counter.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Faber moves forward looking for some action
He surprises McDonald with a double overhooks!
You can see Faber's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael McDonald tries a high kick!
Faber blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
McDonald goes down.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
McDonald throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Urijah Faber realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Michael McDonald. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Faber doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael McDonald launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Faber blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
McDonald misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
Urijah Faber has found an opening in the defense of McDonald, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break McDonald's ribs.
McDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Faber wants nothing of that and pushes McDonald.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael McDonald attempts a sweep single...
Urijah Faber was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
Faber tries to grapple
He puts McDonald in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Faber's blood making stains in the mat.
Faber launches a few hard punches to Michael McDonald's ribs!
Michael McDonald's ribs shows the damage! Urijah Faber is working his opponent ribs!
McDonald doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Urijah Faber embrace and tries to move away...
Urijah Faber pushes McDonald forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Urijah Faber launches a knee while holding McDonald's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits McDonald in the abdomen
Faber steps forward
McDonald feints.
Faber tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Faber!
Some big punches are landing!
McDonald's Chin is beginning to swell
McDonald steps backwards away from Urijah Faber. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Faber wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Faber moves forward and holds McDonald
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Faber pushes Michael McDonald againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
McDonald cannot escape Urijah Faber's clinch! Urijah Faber is just brutalizing McDonald with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Urijah Faber grapple with Michael McDonald and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Michael McDonald
Urijah Faber looks to mount Michael McDonald...
Urijah Faber slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Faber fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael McDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
McDonald hold his own hand and breaks Faber's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Urijah Faber.
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to McDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because McDonald tries to cover his face,
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
McDonald throws a few hammer fists to the face of Urijah Faber
Blocked by Faber.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of McDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in McDonald's side.
Michael McDonald is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael McDonald looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Urijah Faber takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Michael McDonald is in closed guard over Faber
Not a desiderable position that McDonald is in now. Urijah Faber is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
McDonald is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael McDonald!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Faber, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Urijah Faber continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Urijah Faber attempts to cut off McDonald with punches
McDonald avoids getting cornered.
McDonald is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael McDonald!
Faber ducks under...
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
An overhand right from Urijah Faber that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! McDonald's stops that one with his face! How is McDonald standing?!
There is a small laceration on Michael McDonald's Nose
A punch from Michael McDonald
grazes Faber's left cheek.
You can see Faber's blood making stains in the mat.
Faber moves forward looking for some action
He surprises McDonald with a double overhooks!
Urijah Faber tries to bring the fight to the ground
McDonald goes down.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over McDonald
Faber sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Faber delivers a few accurate elbows!
McDonald is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
McDonald's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Michael McDonald's Right eye
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
You can see McDonald's blood making stains in the mat.
McDonald has Faber controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Faber is unable to move under McDonald control.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber hovers above McDonald
Good punches to McDonald's body.
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
Urijah Faber is a bloody mess!
Michael McDonald struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
Michael McDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
McDonald has Faber controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Faber is unable to move under McDonald control.
Faber tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Urijah Faber wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Faber drills Michael McDonald's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
Urijah Faber isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
McDonald's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar from Urijah Faber appears to be unbreakable
Faber is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Faber is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in McDonald's eyes...
McDonald locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Urijah Faber unil he can pull his arm free! Faber lost his dominant position.
Michael McDonald is in closed guard over Faber
McDonald is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael McDonald!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Michael McDonald
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael McDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Urijah Faber in his guard...
Urijah Faber rolls him over and takes his back!
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
Urijah Faber's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael McDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Faber fires a barrage of punches at McDonald's head!
This is bad! Faber is just pounding on Michael McDonald's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
McDonald's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald
Faber tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for McDonald! Faber has one hook in and keeps working!
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald with one hook in
Faber doesn't stop bleeding.
Faber has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for McDonald.
Nicely done! Faber now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Faber is in rear mount over McDonald with two hooks in
Faber tries to end this with a RNC!
McDonald is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Michael McDonald is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Urijah Faber by Submission (RNC) at 2:49 Round 5
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 14/22 (64%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 26/44 (59%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 581 s
Statistics: Michael McDonald
Punches 15/32 (47%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/20 (40%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 573 s
Good fight! McDonald controlled a lot of this fight winning (at least) 3 rounds (pretending we scored fights that way). Faber came back HARD in the 5th, and was able to secure the comeback win before the final bell. Good fight. McD showed he is the real deal and still has a lot of potential in this league, and Faber showed why he is a little legend.