Post by The Sandmen on Apr 1, 2013 17:58:25 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by MacDonald while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Dan Hardy looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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MacDonald and The Outlaw move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Dan Hardy just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jason MacDonald tries to free his leg
Jason MacDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Outlaw's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over The Outlaw's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Outlaw's being punished here!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy 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 MacDonald's moves.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Dan Hardy down and prevents his attempts to escape
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Hardy's arm and tries an armbar!
The Outlaw holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Outlaw's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
The Outlaw tries to move to full mount!
MacDonald won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over MacDonald
The Outlaw moves on the ground
Dan Hardy moves to side mount
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Dan Hardy looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts The Outlaw in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Jason MacDonald!
That one almost breaks The Outlaw's chin! He is knocked down!
MacDonald is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
MacDonald cartwheels towards The Outlaw!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Dan Hardy.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to show some ground skills
MacDonald uses his strength to keep MacDonald at a disadvantage
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Dan Hardy breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jason 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for MacDonald, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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MacDonald is holding Dan Hardy's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Dan Hardy sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Hardy to fight back!
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
MacDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Dan Hardy jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over MacDonald
Dan Hardy moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Hardy wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Dan Hardy gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dan Hardy realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Hardy. 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.
Dan Hardy throws a looping left hand...
That lands on MacDonald's chin! That stops MacDonald in his tracks!
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dan Hardy
well done The Outlaw falls hard on the mat
MacDonald is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald decides to jump inside The Outlaw's guard.
The Outlaw didn't see that coming. MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald moves to side mount
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
The Outlaw creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Hardy is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Dan Hardy regains full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Hardy's guard...
The Outlaw doesn't want to free his opponent and MacDonald continues in closed guard
The Outlaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald was tooling Dan Hardy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Hardy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Outlaw fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dan Hardy.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
MacDonald blocks them effectively.
The Outlaw misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Hardy's arm and tries an armbar!
The Outlaw hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over MacDonald
The Outlaw use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over MacDonald
The Outlaw is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Hardy!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Outlaw is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Hardy's arm and tries an armbar!
The Outlaw holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Outlaw's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Dan Hardy storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The Outlaw misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Jason MacDonald.
The Outlaw staggers backwards. MacDonald wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Dan Hardy's Right eye
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Outlaw is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald swings and The Outlaw has to retreat
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. MacDonald moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Outlaw begins to launch a barrage of punches over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is smart enough to duck backwards
Brilliant combination from Jason MacDonald
that forces The Outlaw to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy fakes a punch and launches himself over MacDonald!
Jason MacDonald is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by The Outlaw and pushes him away!
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over The Outlaw's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Jason MacDonald for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows The Outlaw time to recover... 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Dan Hardy.
For sure, that had to hurt!
MacDonald hyper-extended his left leg
Jason MacDonald throws a combo
Dan Hardy ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! MacDonald swings again, only to get countered once more! MacDonald is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Forehead
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Outlaw.
The two exchange wildly
The Outlaw is connecting with a few punches
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
The Outlaw launches a couple of jabs that are answered by MacDonald with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The Outlaw's Forehead is beginning to swell
The Outlaw throws a low kick
Jason MacDonald blocks.
Quick hook by Jason MacDonald
Good shot! The Outlaw has reasons to be worried.
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
MacDonald measures the resilience of The Outlaw's chin with an uppercut while The Outlaw lands some great crosses.
Quick hook by Jason MacDonald
Good shot! The Outlaw has reasons to be worried.
The Outlaw's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The Outlaw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald moves forward and holds The Outlaw
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald tries to take Dan Hardy down... The Outlaw stumbles backwards and Jason MacDonald launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Outlaw's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Outlaw begins to launch a barrage of punches over MacDonald
this is getting worse and worse for MacDonald
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Hardy is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Hardy can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Dan Hardy and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Outlaw tries to move on the ground and shows Jason MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Outlaw's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Outlaw's Forehead is beginning to swell
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Dan Hardy breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jason 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.
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Dan Hardy launches a body shot
MacDonald dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Jason MacDonald is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
A right hand from Jason MacDonald
surprises The Outlaw!
The Outlaw's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for MacDonald.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by The Outlaw followed by a hard jab
Jason MacDonald stumbles back.
Dan Hardy tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald won't budge, forcing The Outlaw to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Outlaw's eyes...
Crippling lock!
The Outlaw's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
The Outlaw breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald isolates Dan Hardy's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
MacDonald is locking that Arm Triangle...
Dan Hardy is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald suddenly holds Dan Hardy's arm and tries an armbar!
The Outlaw can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
MacDonald uses his forearms to block the impact!
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald tries an armbar from the bottom!
The Outlaw Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in The Outlaw's eyes...
MacDonald is locking that armbar...
The Outlaw struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Outlaw's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
The Outlaw Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in The Outlaw's eyes...
MacDonald secures the lock while Dan Hardy goes to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (armbar) at 1:43 Round 4
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 15/23 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 601 s
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 26/38 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/22 (18%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 620 s
Jason MacDonald's display picture in the simulator makes him look evil demon-y. He performed that way in this fight. Dan Hardy is sad. Mirko Cro Cop is sta...ah fuck it.
Dan Hardy looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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MacDonald and The Outlaw move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Dan Hardy just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Mouth
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
MacDonald tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jason MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jason MacDonald tries to free his leg
Jason MacDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Outlaw's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over The Outlaw's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Outlaw's being punished here!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy 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 MacDonald's moves.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jason MacDonald pushes Dan Hardy down and prevents his attempts to escape
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Hardy's arm and tries an armbar!
The Outlaw holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Outlaw's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
The Outlaw tries to move to full mount!
MacDonald won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over MacDonald
The Outlaw moves on the ground
Dan Hardy moves to side mount
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Dan Hardy looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jason MacDonald takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts The Outlaw in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Jason MacDonald!
That one almost breaks The Outlaw's chin! He is knocked down!
MacDonald is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
MacDonald cartwheels towards The Outlaw!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Dan Hardy.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to show some ground skills
MacDonald uses his strength to keep MacDonald at a disadvantage
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
MacDonald is locking that Armbar...
Dan Hardy breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jason 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.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for MacDonald, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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MacDonald is holding Dan Hardy's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Dan Hardy sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Dan Hardy to fight back!
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
MacDonald's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald tries to jump to side mount.
Dan Hardy jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over MacDonald
Dan Hardy moves to better his position on the ground...
Dan Hardy wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Dan Hardy gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dan Hardy realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Dan Hardy. 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.
Dan Hardy throws a looping left hand...
That lands on MacDonald's chin! That stops MacDonald in his tracks!
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
MacDonald has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Dan Hardy
well done The Outlaw falls hard on the mat
MacDonald is standing while The Outlaw is on the ground on his back
Jason MacDonald decides to jump inside The Outlaw's guard.
The Outlaw didn't see that coming. MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald moves on the ground
Jason MacDonald moves to side mount
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
The Outlaw creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Hardy is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Dan Hardy regains full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Hardy's guard...
The Outlaw doesn't want to free his opponent and MacDonald continues in closed guard
The Outlaw tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Dan Hardy is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald was tooling Dan Hardy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Dan Hardy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Outlaw fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Dan Hardy.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
MacDonald blocks them effectively.
The Outlaw misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
MacDonald slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Hardy's arm and tries an armbar!
The Outlaw hold his own hand and breaks MacDonald's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over MacDonald
The Outlaw use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over MacDonald
The Outlaw is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dan Hardy!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Outlaw is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Dan Hardy tries to take advantage...
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because MacDonald tries to cover his face,
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Hardy's arm and tries an armbar!
The Outlaw holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Outlaw's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jason MacDonald.
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Dan Hardy storms over MacDonald with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Jason MacDonald blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The Outlaw misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Jason MacDonald.
The Outlaw staggers backwards. MacDonald wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Dan Hardy's Right eye
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The Outlaw is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald swings and The Outlaw has to retreat
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. MacDonald moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Outlaw begins to launch a barrage of punches over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is smart enough to duck backwards
Brilliant combination from Jason MacDonald
that forces The Outlaw to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy fakes a punch and launches himself over MacDonald!
Jason MacDonald is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by The Outlaw and pushes him away!
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over The Outlaw's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal has seen that!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Jason MacDonald for eye poke.
Josh Rosenthal allows The Outlaw time to recover... 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Dan Hardy.
For sure, that had to hurt!
MacDonald hyper-extended his left leg
Jason MacDonald throws a combo
Dan Hardy ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! MacDonald swings again, only to get countered once more! MacDonald is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Jason MacDonald's Forehead
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Outlaw.
The two exchange wildly
The Outlaw is connecting with a few punches
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
The Outlaw launches a couple of jabs that are answered by MacDonald with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The Outlaw's Forehead is beginning to swell
The Outlaw throws a low kick
Jason MacDonald blocks.
Quick hook by Jason MacDonald
Good shot! The Outlaw has reasons to be worried.
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
MacDonald measures the resilience of The Outlaw's chin with an uppercut while The Outlaw lands some great crosses.
Quick hook by Jason MacDonald
Good shot! The Outlaw has reasons to be worried.
The Outlaw's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The Outlaw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald moves forward and holds The Outlaw
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw tries to take Jason MacDonald down... MacDonald stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Jason MacDonald dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald tries to take Dan Hardy down... The Outlaw stumbles backwards and Jason MacDonald launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard The Outlaw's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Outlaw begins to launch a barrage of punches over MacDonald
this is getting worse and worse for MacDonald
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Hardy is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dan Hardy can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Dan Hardy and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Outlaw tries to move on the ground and shows Jason MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Outlaw's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Outlaw's Forehead is beginning to swell
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Dan Hardy breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jason 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.
Jason MacDonald moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Dan Hardy launches a body shot
MacDonald dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Jason MacDonald is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
A right hand from Jason MacDonald
surprises The Outlaw!
The Outlaw's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jason MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for MacDonald.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by The Outlaw followed by a hard jab
Jason MacDonald stumbles back.
Dan Hardy tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald won't budge, forcing The Outlaw to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over The Outlaw
MacDonald is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jason MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Outlaw's eyes...
Crippling lock!
The Outlaw's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
The Outlaw breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Jason MacDonald isolates Dan Hardy's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
MacDonald is locking that Arm Triangle...
Dan Hardy is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Dan Hardy
MacDonald suddenly holds Dan Hardy's arm and tries an armbar!
The Outlaw can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jason MacDonald!
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
MacDonald uses his forearms to block the impact!
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald tries an armbar from the bottom!
The Outlaw Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in The Outlaw's eyes...
MacDonald is locking that armbar...
The Outlaw struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Outlaw's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
The Outlaw Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in The Outlaw's eyes...
MacDonald secures the lock while Dan Hardy goes to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Jason MacDonald by Submission (armbar) at 1:43 Round 4
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 15/23 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 601 s
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 26/38 (68%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/22 (18%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 620 s
Jason MacDonald's display picture in the simulator makes him look evil demon-y. He performed that way in this fight. Dan Hardy is sad. Mirko Cro Cop is sta...ah fuck it.
I was expecting WAY better from Hardy. Nice work by MacD. 
