Post by The Sandmen on Dec 7, 2020 17:25:51 GMT -5
Rory MacDonald is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Stephen Thompson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
Wonderboy ducks under...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
Wonderboy ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Incredible high kick!
Rory deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson tries a middle kick
Rory blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Wonderboy tries to grapple
Rory moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Rory MacDonald and Wonderboy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Some nice shots from Rory MacDonald
miss their mark.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory moves to shoot
but Stephen Thompson delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Stephen Thompson goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Wonderboy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Rory MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Wonderboy won't budge, forcing Rory to pull guard.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Stephen Thompson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Wonderboy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Wonderboy launches a barrage of elbows over Rory's face!
Rory MacDonald blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stephen Thompson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Stephen Thompson is opening up on Rory and raining down combinations!
Rory's corner looks worried!
Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Stephen Thompson!
It misses by a mile.
Wonderboy wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Wonderboy moves forward and holds Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Wonderboy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Stephen Thompson.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Superb haymaker by Wonderboy
that lands on Rory's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rory stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Rory's mid-section, he seems hurt
Wonderboy steps forward
Rory MacDonald catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Wonderboy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wonderboy is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory moves on the ground
Rory cannot take advantage in the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory leans back...
He clobbers Stephen Thompson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Wonderboy's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory MacDonald wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rory drills Stephen Thompson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Wonderboy's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory MacDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Wonderboy is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Wonderboy throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rory MacDonald realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Pulverizing punch to Wonderboy's head!
Wonderboy slips the punch.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Stephen Thompson tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Stephen Thompson
that forces Rory to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Rory!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right cheek
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Stephen Thompson 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 Wonderboy
Rory is in closed guard... Wonderboy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Rory
Stephen Thompson isolates Rory MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Stephen Thompson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Stephen Thompson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Stephen Thompson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Forehead
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Wonderboy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rory's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Wonderboy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wonderboy tries to cover his face,
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stephen Thompson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Wonderboy
Wonderboy 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 Wonderboy
Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Stephen Thompson closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stephen Thompson.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Rory MacDonald hovers above Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson stops him from throwing strikes.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Stephen Thompson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Wonderboy struggles and frees his leg!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Wonderboy
Rory MacDonald tries a kimura
Wonderboy breaks the lock.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson 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 half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rory blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Wonderboy's guard.
Wonderboy misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Wonderboy is covering himself! Rory tries to force the situation and Wonderboy clumsily gives his back!
Rory is in rear mount over Wonderboy
Rory tries to get a hook in!
Wonderboy rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Rory MacDonald
makes Wonderboy stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Stephen Thompson's Nose
Tremendous strikes from Rory!
Wonderboy blocks with confidence
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Stephen Thompson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
Wonderboy is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Stephen Thompson goes for an americana!
Rory breaks free.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Wonderboy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Stephen Thompson in his guard.
Stephen Thompson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Wonderboy works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Stephen Thompson looks to pass to mount...
Wonderboy slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rory MacDonald.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Wonderboy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephen Thompson controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
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.
Pulverizing punch to Rory's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rory's Left eye is beginning to swell
Rory throws a lazy kick
Wonderboy dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Wonderboy pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Stephen Thompson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Rory follows Stephen Thompson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Rory needs to stop playing Stephen Thompson's game or he'll get knocked out!
That punishment by Stephen Thompson has left Rory staggered! Stephen Thompson should try push forward now and finish this!
Incredible haymaker from Stephen Thompson!
You can see Rory MacDonald's head being snapped backwards!
Rory's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Wonderboy moves backwards and circles around Rory MacDonald.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stephen Thompson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Wonderboy goes to the body...
He punishes Rory's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rory pushes Stephen Thompson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Rory is in now. Stephen Thompson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rory MacDonald throws a combo
Stephen Thompson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rory swings again, only to get countered once more! Rory is looking bad here!
Rory's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Chin
Rory seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rory MacDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephen Thompson attempts to cut off Rory with punches
Rory reels from the strikes.
Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephen Thompson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Rory seems staggered and Stephen Thompson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rory's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right cheek
High kick from Stephen Thompson!
Rory seems to be done!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Rory to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rory.
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right cheek
Winner is Stephen Thompson by TKO (High kick) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 14/28 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 458 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 39/50 (78%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/34 (65%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 458 s
Thompson controlled Rory all over this fight. Rory tried, but definitely didn't out-Thompson Thompson.
Stephen Thompson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
Wonderboy ducks under...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
Wonderboy ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Incredible high kick!
Rory deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson tries a middle kick
Rory blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Wonderboy tries to grapple
Rory moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Rory MacDonald and Wonderboy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Some nice shots from Rory MacDonald
miss their mark.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory moves to shoot
but Stephen Thompson delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Stephen Thompson goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Wonderboy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Rory MacDonald seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Wonderboy won't budge, forcing Rory to pull guard.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Stephen Thompson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Wonderboy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Wonderboy launches a barrage of elbows over Rory's face!
Rory MacDonald blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stephen Thompson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Stephen Thompson is opening up on Rory and raining down combinations!
Rory's corner looks worried!
Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Incredible haymaker from Stephen Thompson!
It misses by a mile.
Wonderboy wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Wonderboy moves forward and holds Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Wonderboy is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Stephen Thompson.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Superb haymaker by Wonderboy
that lands on Rory's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Rory stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Rory's mid-section, he seems hurt
Wonderboy steps forward
Rory MacDonald catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Wonderboy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Wonderboy is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory moves on the ground
Rory cannot take advantage in the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory leans back...
He clobbers Stephen Thompson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Wonderboy's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory MacDonald wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Rory drills Stephen Thompson's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Wonderboy's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory MacDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Wonderboy is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Wonderboy throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rory MacDonald realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Pulverizing punch to Wonderboy's head!
Wonderboy slips the punch.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Stephen Thompson tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Stephen Thompson
that forces Rory to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Rory!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right cheek
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Stephen Thompson 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 Wonderboy
Rory is in closed guard... Wonderboy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Rory
Stephen Thompson isolates Rory MacDonald's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rory MacDonald manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Stephen Thompson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Wonderboy
Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Stephen Thompson jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Stephen Thompson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Forehead
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Wonderboy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rory's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Wonderboy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Wonderboy tries to cover his face,
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Stephen Thompson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scandinavium (Gothenburg, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Wonderboy
Wonderboy 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 Wonderboy
Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Stephen Thompson closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stephen Thompson.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Rory MacDonald hovers above Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson stops him from throwing strikes.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Stephen Thompson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Wonderboy struggles and frees his leg!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Wonderboy
Rory MacDonald tries a kimura
Wonderboy breaks the lock.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson 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 half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rory blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Wonderboy's guard.
Wonderboy misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Wonderboy is covering himself! Rory tries to force the situation and Wonderboy clumsily gives his back!
Rory is in rear mount over Wonderboy
Rory tries to get a hook in!
Wonderboy rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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A right hand from Rory MacDonald
makes Wonderboy stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Stephen Thompson's Nose
Tremendous strikes from Rory!
Wonderboy blocks with confidence
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Stephen Thompson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rory's chin
Wonderboy is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Stephen Thompson goes for an americana!
Rory breaks free.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Wonderboy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Stephen Thompson in his guard.
Stephen Thompson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Wonderboy works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Stephen Thompson looks to pass to mount...
Wonderboy slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rory MacDonald.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Wonderboy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Stephen Thompson controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
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.
Pulverizing punch to Rory's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Rory's Left eye is beginning to swell
Rory throws a lazy kick
Wonderboy dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Wonderboy pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Stephen Thompson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rory is holding Stephen Thompson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Rory follows Stephen Thompson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Rory needs to stop playing Stephen Thompson's game or he'll get knocked out!
That punishment by Stephen Thompson has left Rory staggered! Stephen Thompson should try push forward now and finish this!
Incredible haymaker from Stephen Thompson!
You can see Rory MacDonald's head being snapped backwards!
Rory's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Wonderboy moves backwards and circles around Rory MacDonald.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Stephen Thompson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Wonderboy goes to the body...
He punishes Rory's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Rory pushes Stephen Thompson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Rory is in now. Stephen Thompson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rory MacDonald throws a combo
Stephen Thompson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rory swings again, only to get countered once more! Rory is looking bad here!
Rory's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Chin
Rory seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rory MacDonald continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephen Thompson attempts to cut off Rory with punches
Rory reels from the strikes.
Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Stephen Thompson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Rory seems staggered and Stephen Thompson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rory's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right cheek
High kick from Stephen Thompson!
Rory seems to be done!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Rory to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Rory.
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right cheek
Winner is Stephen Thompson by TKO (High kick) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 14/28 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/9 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/11 (36%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 458 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 39/50 (78%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 22/34 (65%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 458 s
Thompson controlled Rory all over this fight. Rory tried, but definitely didn't out-Thompson Thompson.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!