Post by The Sandmen on Jun 27, 2014 17:05:29 GMT -5
Douglas Lima doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Rory MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tremendous strikes from Lima!
Rory blocks with confidence
Lima clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Superb haymaker by Rory
that lands on Lima's face like a cannon ball!
Rory shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Middle kick from Rory.
The kick just misses.
Douglas Lima tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Rory
Lima is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rory rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lima struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Lima
He succeeds!
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald sits up and gets an arm around Lima's neck!
Lima pushes Rory MacDonald back to the ground.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
Douglas Lima tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Lima's punches
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
As the fight continues it seems that Rory MacDonald is taking the best of the fight.
Lima is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Douglas Lima!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Lima is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rory's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Douglas Lima realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lima is trying to counter now!
Douglas Lima decides to jump inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. Lima is in open guard over Rory now.
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Lima
He succeeds!
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Lima is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Douglas Lima tries a middle kick
Rory blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Lima pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory launches a furious hook!
That hits Lima's chin like a wrecking ball! Lima loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rory is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
It lands flush with Rory MacDonald's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rory is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald decides to jump inside Lima's guard.
Lima fights back with his feet, forcing Rory to try something else.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Rory is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima kicks his legs trying to keep Rory MacDonald away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rory is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima kicks his legs trying to keep Rory MacDonald away.
Rory MacDonald takes a kick to the body.
Rory is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Douglas Lima to stand up.
Douglas Lima is on his feet again.
Inside leg kick from Rory
that goes awry.
Rory MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Douglas Lima attempts to cut off Rory with punches
Rory avoids getting cornered.
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Douglas Lima paws at Rory.
Rory swings ineffectively.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Douglas Lima is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rory into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Lima
Douglas Lima slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rory MacDonald cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Lima
Lima is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to move to full guard
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Lima
Lima reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rory blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Lima clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima tries to turn in and scramble out. Rory MacDonald timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Douglas Lima slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Douglas Lima tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lima misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lima from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Shovel hook by Douglas Lima
tags Rory.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Douglas Lima launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Douglas Lima is taking the best of the fight.
Lima feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rory has a small cut in his Chin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Douglas Lima can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Douglas Lima throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rory's chin! That stops Rory in his tracks!
Rory's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A bad move from Rory MacDonald
almost puts his head in the path of Lima's kick.
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rory moves forward and holds Lima
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Lima into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Lima 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.
Lima pushes off of Rory MacDonald and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rory stumbles backwards but Douglas Lima chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Douglas Lima embrace and tries to move away...
Douglas Lima pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to Lima's head
Those punches are hitting! Lima covers his head!
Lima doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Rory MacDonald pushes Lima forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Douglas Lima pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Douglas Lima
Lima clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Lima ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Douglas Lima is opening up on Rory and raining down combinations!
Rory's corner looks worried!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rory MacDonald!
Lima is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shovel hook by Rory MacDonald
tags Lima.
An overhand right from Douglas Lima that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rory's stops that one with his face! How is Rory standing?!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rory
Rory wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rory MacDonald!
Lima ducks under...
Rory MacDonald paws at Lima.
Lima answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Rory MacDonald's knows what to do here and blocks them
Pulverizing punch to Lima's head!
Lima slips the punch.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Brutal combination from Douglas Lima!
Rory is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Rory launches a stiff jab!
Lima ducks that one.
Lima wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lima moves forward and holds Rory
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lima pushes Rory MacDonald againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Rory cannot escape Douglas Lima's clinch! Douglas Lima is just brutalizing Rory with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Douglas Lima is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rory with uppercuts!
Rory is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rory is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lima pushes Rory MacDonald against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Rory's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Lima into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Rory tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lima moves backwards and circles around Rory MacDonald.
Lima is trying to counter now!
Lima tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lima is clinching with Rory.
The fighters are clinching.
Lima takes a break to breathe while holding Rory MacDonald.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Lima, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Douglas Lima can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Douglas Lima and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Douglas Lima's Right eye
Lima has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Middle kick from Lima.
Rory receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Lima.
It looks like Rory was hit by a bus!
Douglas Lima throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rory's chin! That stops Rory in his tracks!
Lima decides to launch some tentative punches
Douglas Lima takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lima grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Douglas Lima breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Douglas Lima shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lima into his guard.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Lima is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Douglas Lima uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lima tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Douglas Lima aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Lima is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Douglas Lima a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Forehead
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Lima tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Douglas Lima fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Douglas Lima tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Douglas Lima manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Lima launches a couple of fast knees to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Great moves by Douglas Lima! Rory must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Douglas Lima looks to pass to mount...
Lima slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rory MacDonald.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Lima is in rear mount over Rory
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lima's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rory
Rory tries to stand up!
Lima doesn't allow him!
Lima is in rear mount over Rory
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lima's moves.
Lima is in rear mount over Rory
Lima positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
Douglas Lima turns out the lights for Rory! What an astonishing KO by Lima!
Winner is Douglas Lima by KO (Elbows) at 3:22 Round 3
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 22/39 (56%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 13/16 (81%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 12/20 (60%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 306 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 19/29 (66%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 254 s
Lima took a bit to get accustomed to ManMMA, letting Rory have his way with him. But once he got comfy, he was soaring.
Rory MacDonald glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tremendous strikes from Lima!
Rory blocks with confidence
Lima clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Superb haymaker by Rory
that lands on Lima's face like a cannon ball!
Rory shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Middle kick from Rory.
The kick just misses.
Douglas Lima tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Rory
Lima is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rory rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lima struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Lima
He succeeds!
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald sits up and gets an arm around Lima's neck!
Lima pushes Rory MacDonald back to the ground.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
Douglas Lima tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Lima's punches
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
As the fight continues it seems that Rory MacDonald is taking the best of the fight.
Lima is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Douglas Lima!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Douglas Lima
Lima is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rory's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Douglas Lima realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lima is trying to counter now!
Douglas Lima decides to jump inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. Lima is in open guard over Rory now.
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Lima
He succeeds!
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Lima is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Douglas Lima tries a middle kick
Rory blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Lima pushes Rory MacDonald and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory launches a furious hook!
That hits Lima's chin like a wrecking ball! Lima loses balance and goes to the mat.
Rory is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima launches an up-kick intended for Rory MacDonald's head...
It lands flush with Rory MacDonald's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Rory is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald decides to jump inside Lima's guard.
Lima fights back with his feet, forcing Rory to try something else.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Rory is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima kicks his legs trying to keep Rory MacDonald away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Rory is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima kicks his legs trying to keep Rory MacDonald away.
Rory MacDonald takes a kick to the body.
Rory is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Douglas Lima to stand up.
Douglas Lima is on his feet again.
Inside leg kick from Rory
that goes awry.
Rory MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Douglas Lima attempts to cut off Rory with punches
Rory avoids getting cornered.
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Douglas Lima paws at Rory.
Rory swings ineffectively.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Douglas Lima is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rory into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Lima
Douglas Lima slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rory MacDonald cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Lima
Lima is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to move to full guard
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Lima
Lima reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rory blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Lima clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima tries to turn in and scramble out. Rory MacDonald timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Douglas Lima slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Douglas Lima tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Lima misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald launches a rapid series of punches
taking Lima from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Shovel hook by Douglas Lima
tags Rory.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Douglas Lima launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
As the fight continues it seems that Douglas Lima is taking the best of the fight.
Lima feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Rory has a small cut in his Chin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Douglas Lima can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Douglas Lima throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rory's chin! That stops Rory in his tracks!
Rory's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A bad move from Rory MacDonald
almost puts his head in the path of Lima's kick.
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rory moves forward and holds Lima
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Lima into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Lima 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.
Lima pushes off of Rory MacDonald and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rory stumbles backwards but Douglas Lima chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Douglas Lima embrace and tries to move away...
Douglas Lima pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to Lima's head
Those punches are hitting! Lima covers his head!
Lima doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Rory MacDonald pushes Lima forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Douglas Lima pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Douglas Lima
Lima clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Lima ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Douglas Lima is opening up on Rory and raining down combinations!
Rory's corner looks worried!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rory MacDonald!
Lima is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shovel hook by Rory MacDonald
tags Lima.
An overhand right from Douglas Lima that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rory's stops that one with his face! How is Rory standing?!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rory
Rory wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Douglas Lima gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rory MacDonald!
Lima ducks under...
Rory MacDonald paws at Lima.
Lima answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Right cheek
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Rory MacDonald's knows what to do here and blocks them
Pulverizing punch to Lima's head!
Lima slips the punch.
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Douglas Lima to fight back!
Brutal combination from Douglas Lima!
Rory is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Rory launches a stiff jab!
Lima ducks that one.
Lima wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lima moves forward and holds Rory
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lima pushes Rory MacDonald againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Rory cannot escape Douglas Lima's clinch! Douglas Lima is just brutalizing Rory with punches time and time again!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Douglas Lima is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Rory with uppercuts!
Rory is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Rory is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lima pushes Rory MacDonald against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Rory's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Lima into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Rory tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lima moves backwards and circles around Rory MacDonald.
Lima is trying to counter now!
Lima tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lima is clinching with Rory.
The fighters are clinching.
Lima takes a break to breathe while holding Rory MacDonald.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Lima, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Douglas Lima can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Douglas Lima and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Douglas Lima's Right eye
Lima has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Middle kick from Lima.
Rory receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Lima.
It looks like Rory was hit by a bus!
Douglas Lima throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Rory's chin! That stops Rory in his tracks!
Lima decides to launch some tentative punches
Douglas Lima takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lima grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Douglas Lima breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Douglas Lima shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lima into his guard.
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Lima is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Douglas Lima uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lima tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Douglas Lima aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Lima is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Douglas Lima a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Forehead
Douglas Lima is in closed guard over Rory
Lima tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Douglas Lima fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Douglas Lima is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Douglas Lima tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Douglas Lima manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Lima launches a couple of fast knees to Rory MacDonald's ribs!
Great moves by Douglas Lima! Rory must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Douglas Lima is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Douglas Lima looks to pass to mount...
Lima slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rory MacDonald.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Douglas Lima in his guard...
Douglas Lima rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Lima is in rear mount over Rory
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lima's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rory
Rory tries to stand up!
Lima doesn't allow him!
Lima is in rear mount over Rory
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lima's moves.
Lima is in rear mount over Rory
Lima positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
Douglas Lima turns out the lights for Rory! What an astonishing KO by Lima!
Winner is Douglas Lima by KO (Elbows) at 3:22 Round 3
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 22/39 (56%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 13/16 (81%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 12/20 (60%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 306 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 19/29 (66%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 254 s
Lima took a bit to get accustomed to ManMMA, letting Rory have his way with him. But once he got comfy, he was soaring.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!