Post by The Sandmen on Jul 9, 2013 9:22:07 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by MacDonald while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Luke Rockhold looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rockhold hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Luke Rockhold is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Jason MacDonald gets the advantage
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
MacDonald tries to free his leg...
Rockhold doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
MacDonald misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Rockhold quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jason MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Rockhold!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
surprises MacDonald!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jason MacDonald and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald slightly pushes Rockhold into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Luke Rockhold pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Nothing from this... Luke Rockhold seems frustrated.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald and Luke Rockhold are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
Luke Rockhold is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! MacDonald covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald circles out and slips free of Luke Rockhold's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
3:11 Round 1 and Rockhold is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rockhold is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
MacDonald's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta allows MacDonald 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Rockhold moves backwards and Jason MacDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
Rockhold pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jason MacDonald's offensive.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Jason MacDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rockhold pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Rockhold swings...
...no good.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jason MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
MacDonald blocks that. He made it look easy!
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Rockhold!
Nice move by MacDonald who clinches and pushes Rockhold against the cage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jason MacDonald, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on MacDonald's chin
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
MacDonald measures the resilience of Rockhold's chin with an uppercut while Rockhold lands some great crosses.
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
MacDonald blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Jason MacDonald closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Rockhold moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jason MacDonald is not able to stop MacDonald ground skills and Luke Rockhold moves to side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Rockhold's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald holds Luke Rockhold's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald attempts a triangle from bottom! Luke Rockhold slips out. MacDonald quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Luke Rockhold slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold tries a hook to the body
but MacDonald manages to dodge it
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rockhold breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Luke Rockhold breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald launches a body shot
Rockhold dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Luke Rockhold, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold jumps and scissors Jason MacDonald's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Rockhold is locking that Flying Heel Hook...
That Flying Heel Hook from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Jason MacDonald's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Luke Rockhold remains on the ground.
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
MacDonald decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold did not see that coming! Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald tries to open up Rockhold with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Rockhold is trying to block them with his hands...
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rockhold's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Rockhold doesn't want to free his opponent and MacDonald continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold isolates Jason MacDonald's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
MacDonald's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Jason MacDonald is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Forehead
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Luke Rockhold 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jason 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
Jason MacDonald and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
MacDonald is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
MacDonald misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold swings...
hard impact to MacDonald's face!
MacDonald's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald tries a middle kick
Luke Rockhold blocks and steps away.
MacDonald pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rockhold avoids a dangerous strike from MacDonald
and counters with a solid straight!
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Luke Rockhold pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald tries to dirty boxing while holds Rockhold against cage
Rockhold is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
Good shot! MacDonald has reasons to be worried.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jason MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rockhold's chin
The two exchange wildly
MacDonald is connecting with a few punches
Rockhold is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Rockhold.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald grapple with Luke Rockhold and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Luke Rockhold falls hard on the mat with Jason MacDonald on top of him
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through MacDonald's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put MacDonald in half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
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 Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through MacDonald's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
MacDonald struggles and frees his leg!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
MacDonald's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries an armbar from the bottom!
Luke Rockhold breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Rockhold is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks MacDonald's jaw!
Lightning fast low kick from Rockhold!
MacDonald blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches towards MacDonald's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Jason MacDonald receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald and Luke Rockhold are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald hammers Rockhold face and hooks Rockhold leg
Luke Rockhold is on his back after that trip
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains full guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch to Jason MacDonald ribs and the tries to trip him
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Rockhold throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jason MacDonald
Solid shots!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Rockhold sits over his knees and pushes away MacDonald's leg!
Luke Rockhold is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Luke Rockhold fakes some punches
MacDonald ties him up.
Rockhold misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rockhold who is in full mount! MacDonald is in trouble now!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Jason MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Luke Rockhold takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
MacDonald blocks with confidence
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Jason MacDonald
that nearly tags Rockhold.
MacDonald moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Luke Rockhold checks the kick.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rockhold sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
MacDonald 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.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! MacDonald covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rockhold gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jason MacDonald doesn't let Luke Rockhold get in on his legs.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rockhold pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
MacDonald receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/13 (23%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 750 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 26/41 (63%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 759 s
Damnit, was gonna pick Rockhold due to his surprisingly good season, but felt JMac had the tools to beat him. Plus, I don't think I have ever picked Rockhold and probably won't start any time soon. Decent back and forth fight though. Both guys did damage, but it felt like neither was particularly close to finishing. It happens.
Luke Rockhold looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Rockhold hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Luke Rockhold is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Jason MacDonald gets the advantage
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold can't prevent his opponent from passing. MacDonald looks to work from half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
MacDonald tries to free his leg...
Rockhold doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
MacDonald misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rockhold attempts a triangle from bottom! Jason MacDonald slips out. Rockhold quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jason MacDonald slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Rockhold!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
surprises MacDonald!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jason MacDonald and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald slightly pushes Rockhold into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Luke Rockhold pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Nothing from this... Luke Rockhold seems frustrated.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald and Luke Rockhold are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
Luke Rockhold is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! MacDonald covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald circles out and slips free of Luke Rockhold's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jason MacDonald catches Luke Rockhold's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by MacDonald.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
3:11 Round 1 and Rockhold is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rockhold is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
MacDonald's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta allows MacDonald 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Rockhold moves backwards and Jason MacDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
Rockhold pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jason MacDonald's offensive.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Jason MacDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rockhold pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Luke Rockhold swings...
...no good.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Luke Rockhold is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jason MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
MacDonald blocks that. He made it look easy!
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Rockhold!
Nice move by MacDonald who clinches and pushes Rockhold against the cage
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jason MacDonald, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Luke Rockhold fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on MacDonald's chin
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
MacDonald measures the resilience of Rockhold's chin with an uppercut while Rockhold lands some great crosses.
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
MacDonald blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He is not able to do it
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Rockhold tries to jump to side mount.
Jason MacDonald closed his guard around Luke Rockhold.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Luke Rockhold forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Rockhold moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Rockhold launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jason MacDonald is not able to stop MacDonald ground skills and Luke Rockhold moves to side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Rockhold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rockhold tries to cover his face,
Rockhold's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Luke Rockhold passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald holds Luke Rockhold's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald attempts a triangle from bottom! Luke Rockhold slips out. MacDonald quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Luke Rockhold slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold tries a hook to the body
but MacDonald manages to dodge it
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
MacDonald goes down.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Jason MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rockhold breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
MacDonald goes for an armbar!
Luke Rockhold breaks the lock and pushes away Jason MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald launches a body shot
Rockhold dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Luke Rockhold, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold jumps and scissors Jason MacDonald's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Rockhold is locking that Flying Heel Hook...
That Flying Heel Hook from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Jason MacDonald's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Luke Rockhold remains on the ground.
MacDonald is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
MacDonald decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold did not see that coming! Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald tries to open up Rockhold with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Rockhold is trying to block them with his hands...
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rockhold's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Luke Rockhold's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Rockhold doesn't want to free his opponent and MacDonald continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rockhold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Luke Rockhold isolates Jason MacDonald's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
MacDonald's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Jason MacDonald is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Rockhold tries to move to full mount
Rockhold succeeds
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
MacDonald has a small cut in his Forehead
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Luke Rockhold 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jason 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 Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
Jason MacDonald and Rockhold engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
MacDonald is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
MacDonald misses a step and Luke Rockhold sees an opportunity to counter him!
Luke Rockhold swings...
hard impact to MacDonald's face!
MacDonald's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jason MacDonald tries a middle kick
Luke Rockhold blocks and steps away.
MacDonald pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rockhold avoids a dangerous strike from MacDonald
and counters with a solid straight!
Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Luke Rockhold pushes away MacDonald trying to keep the fight at striking range
MacDonald doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Luke Rockhold
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald tries to dirty boxing while holds Rockhold against cage
Rockhold is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Quick hook by Luke Rockhold
Good shot! MacDonald has reasons to be worried.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jason MacDonald fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Rockhold's chin
The two exchange wildly
MacDonald is connecting with a few punches
Rockhold is holding Jason MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. MacDonald is clinching with Rockhold.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
MacDonald is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald grapple with Luke Rockhold and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Luke Rockhold falls hard on the mat with Jason MacDonald on top of him
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through MacDonald's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
Luke Rockhold put MacDonald in half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
MacDonald succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
MacDonald moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
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 Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
BJJ! That is what must be passing through MacDonald's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald is looking to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
MacDonald is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
MacDonald struggles and frees his leg!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
MacDonald put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Rockhold is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Luke Rockhold!
Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Luke Rockhold is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
MacDonald's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries an armbar from the bottom!
Luke Rockhold breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Rockhold is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks MacDonald's jaw!
Lightning fast low kick from Rockhold!
MacDonald blocks that kick with his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Jason MacDonald looks to counter!
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jason MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches towards MacDonald's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Jason MacDonald receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald and Luke Rockhold are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald hammers Rockhold face and hooks Rockhold leg
Luke Rockhold is on his back after that trip
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jason MacDonald tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jason MacDonald passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains full guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Jason MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Luke Rockhold
Great move by MacDonald who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch to Jason MacDonald ribs and the tries to trip him
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Luke Rockhold manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Luke Rockhold keeps control and remains in side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Rockhold positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! MacDonald's being punished here!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Jason MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Rockhold throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jason MacDonald
Solid shots!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Rockhold sits over his knees and pushes away MacDonald's leg!
Luke Rockhold is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Luke Rockhold fakes some punches
MacDonald ties him up.
Rockhold misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Luke Rockhold in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over MacDonald
Luke Rockhold pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Rockhold who is in full mount! MacDonald is in trouble now!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
Luke Rockhold is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Luke Rockhold pushes Jason MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Luke Rockhold doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Telenor Arena (Oslo, Norway) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald decides to launch some tentative punches
Luke Rockhold takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
MacDonald blocks with confidence
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Nice punch by Jason MacDonald
that nearly tags Rockhold.
MacDonald moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Luke Rockhold checks the kick.
MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rockhold sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
MacDonald 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.
Rockhold struggles and launches a few punches to MacDonald's head
Those punches are hitting! MacDonald covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Rockhold has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rockhold gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jason MacDonald doesn't let Luke Rockhold get in on his legs.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rockhold pushes Jason MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
MacDonald receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/13 (23%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 750 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 26/41 (63%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 7/14 (50%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 759 s
Damnit, was gonna pick Rockhold due to his surprisingly good season, but felt JMac had the tools to beat him. Plus, I don't think I have ever picked Rockhold and probably won't start any time soon. Decent back and forth fight though. Both guys did damage, but it felt like neither was particularly close to finishing. It happens.
