MacDonald vs. Fitch

[The Sandmen]

Jason MacDonald is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Jon Fitch looks very relaxed.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!


The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.


Jason MacDonald and Fitch engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jason MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.


The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Fitch launches a kick
MacDonald checks it and keeps distance.


MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts Fitch in a double underhook!


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Jason MacDonald pushes Fitch forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Fitch catches an ankle and MacDonald is tripped to the mat!


Jon Fitch is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Fitch's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fitch tries to cover his face,


Jon Fitch is in closed guard over MacDonald
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Jon Fitch any adventage in the ground.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Fitch is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground


The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over MacDonald
Fitch struggles on the ground and tries to break Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jon Fitch is in MacDonald open guard now


Jon Fitch is in open guard over MacDonald
Not a desiderable position that MacDonald is in now. Jon Fitch is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fitch tries to open up Jason MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching MacDonald in the side of the head


Jon Fitch is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!


Jon Fitch is in closed guard over MacDonald
MacDonald shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fitch is in closed guard... MacDonald tries to roll on the ground!
Jon Fitch uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Jon Fitch is looking to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jon Fitch gets his hips free and moves to half guard.


The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over MacDonald
Fitch tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling MacDonald from the side mount!


Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Good looking punches from Jon Fitch on the ground
They could take their toll on MacDonald.


The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Fitch tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.


Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jon Fitch doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.


Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!


The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Fitch is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fitch is unable to move under MacDonald control.


Fitch is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Fitch controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills MacDonald manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Fitch
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! Jon Fitch is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.


Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Fitch
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Jon Fitch's guard...
Jon Fitch has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.


Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Fitch
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch holds Jason MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
MacDonald is in closed guard... Fitch tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!


Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fitch's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!


Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Fitch
Jason MacDonald pushes Fitch's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fitch wraps his legs while he holds Jason MacDonald's head... Tight guard!


Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Fitch
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Fitch from the side mount!


Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Jon Fitch...
Jason MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.


Jason MacDonald is in full mount over Jon Fitch
Jason MacDonald positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Fitch covers himself well
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to roll to his side and trap Jason MacDonald in his guard...
Jon Fitch moves to half guard.


Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Fitch
MacDonald tries to get a side mount...
Fitch wraps his leg around Jason MacDonald leg and prevents him from moving.


Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Fitch
Jon Fitch tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.



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Round 2
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Fitch moves forward looking for some action
Jon Fitch shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!


The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Jason MacDonald's ribs!
Jason MacDonald's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
Jason MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.


The fighters are clinching.
MacDonald gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Fitch pummels back into position.
MacDonald clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Big mistake from Jason MacDonald! Fitch tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Fitch is locking that Rear Nacked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in MacDonald's eyes...
Fitch is unable to lock that and MacDonald breaks the lock


The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab one of Jason MacDonald's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
MacDonald lose his balance and falls to the mat


Jon Fitch is in open guard over MacDonald
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to MacDonald's face!


Jon Fitch is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it


Jon Fitch is in open guard over MacDonald
Fitch moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.


Jon Fitch is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.


Jon Fitch is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.


The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.


Jon Fitch is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Jon Fitch hovers above MacDonald
Good punches to MacDonald's body.


Jon Fitch is in half guard over MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.


Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.


Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald is launching some bone breaking punches to Fitch's ribs while in the clinch.
Fitch blocks.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Jon Fitch tries to take advantage...
Jon Fitch attempts a sweep single...
Jon Fitch catches Jason MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fitch.


Jon Fitch is in closed guard over MacDonald
Fitch tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jon Fitch fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.


The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over MacDonald
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
MacDonald's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!


Jon Fitch is in half guard over MacDonald
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
MacDonald is covering himself! Fitch tries to force the situation and MacDonald clumsily gives his back!


The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Fitch is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to move on the ground and shows Jon Fitch a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! MacDonald's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!


Fitch is in rear mount over MacDonald
Fitch is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!


Fitch is in rear mount over MacDonald
Fitch tries to open up Jason MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching MacDonald in the side of the head
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! MacDonald was not intelligently defending himself!

Winner is Jon Fitch by TKO (GnP) at 3:34 Round 2

Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 357 s

Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/16 (100%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 357 s


MacDonald did well in the first, Fitch did well in the second. Nuff Said.

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

I can't say I'm surprised by the outcome, but I've never been disappointed with MacD performance-wise really. He always seems to have exciting fights to read, win or lose.

[The Sandmen]

Yeah, that is kinda true. Like, even when he doesn;t show up he still kinda shows up. Unlike the guys who when they don;t show up they REALLY don;t show up.

Wanna do Jason MacDonald vs. Anderson, just to see if J-Mac shows up? This isn't a troll or anything, I am curious cause he really does show up for fights, so while I don't think J-Mac would win, I don't think he would make a fool of himself either.

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

I agree, but I think I'll hold off on that til he wins another fight so it's not as drastic towards FiD. But as good as MacD seems to be with the clinch grappling, he still seems to get pummelled once he's in the clinch, which is a bit disturbing.

[The Sandmen]

And that's a tough one, cause clinching is one of Anderson's strong points.

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

Hence why I mentioned it.

[The Sandmen]

And hence why I agreed with it. Let's do the fight! We can exempt it from FiD or something, I just wanna see that fight now. Anderson fights the same damned people all the time. He wants a change. DO IT!

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

If we exempt it from FiD then we exempt it from their records as well, and that makes it an exhibition fight, which you've shot down numerous times for myself and others... I'm not about to enter into that discussion/debate about it since it's already been ruled by you that you don't like exhibition fights and it doesn't seem right to me that you'd make an exception for your fighter but not someone else's... nor am I going to enter into a 'sure lose' fight when, if you've noticed, it's been only my fighters on the FiD list to this point and I'm having difficulty generating points as it is. It's just not feesible right now.

[The Sandmen]

Mar 25, 2014 21:34:39 GMT -5 xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club said:

If we exempt it from FiD then we exempt it from their records as well, and that makes it an exhibition fight,

Nah, we can do whatever the hell we want, as long as it's fun. If you want to do the fight without FiD on the line, we can. But I don't do exhibition fights. They are not fun. I want names to add to my fighters' fight histories. Exhibition fights don't get added cause they aren;t real fights.

[xx - Team GAP]

Mar 25, 2014 21:34:39 GMT -5 xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club said:

if you've noticed, it's been only my fighters on the FiD list to this point

Kheyfets was on the FID so your not the only one.

[The Sandmen]

As was Askren.

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

That was a typo fellas.... I meant "at this point" not "to this point". I was on my phone. lol Sorry for the confusion there.

[The Rocketmen]

So do we get to see the legendary MacD vs. Silv A?

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

lol You really don't read many of these posts, do you RocketMen? lol I've already said no to this. As I said, I'm not in agreement with Sandman changing or bending rules because his fighter's involved, but when someone other than him suggests it, folks can't do it, then says we can do whatever we wants when he wants something. I'm not even going to touch that fight because of the double standard. MacD will fight Anderson down the line perhaps, but not right now.

[The Sandmen]

Mar 26, 2014 12:36:51 GMT -5 The Rocketmen said:

So do we get to see the legendary MacD vs. Silv A?

MacD fears Silv A