Post by The Sandmen on Aug 8, 2014 12:36:18 GMT -5
Brian Stann looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Rory MacDonald looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Quick hook by Brian Stann
Good shot! Rory has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
All American grabs Rory MacDonald
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Brian Stann is in open guard over Rory
All American tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rory in the side of the head
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Brian Stann is in open guard over Rory
Brian Stann tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. All American looks to work from half guard.
Brian Stann is in half guard over Rory
Not a desiderable position that Rory is in now. Brian Stann is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brian Stann launches a few punches to Rory
Rory covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Brian Stann gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Brian Stann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Brian Stann is in half guard over Rory
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rory's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like All American
Brian Stann tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Brian Stann passes momentarily but Rory MacDonald regains half guard.
Brian Stann is in half guard over Rory
All American has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Brian Stann fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Brian Stann is in half guard over Rory
Rory 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
Brian Stann 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 Rory's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Rory.
All American receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Brian Stann swings...
hard impact to Rory's face!
Brian Stann goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Rory seems staggered and Brian Stann runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
All American is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Brian Stann
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald swings...
...no good.
Brian Stann fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory!
Nice move by All American who clinches and pushes Rory against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory and Brian Stann are cliched up against the cage. Rory steps for a throw
Brian Stann is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Brian Stann.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rory is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brian Stann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Good front kick from Rory!
Brian Stann blocks
All American is trying to counter now!
Incredible haymaker from Brian Stann!
It misses by a mile.
Middle kick from Rory.
All American receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brian Stann's punches
Rory measures the resilience of All American's chin with an uppercut while All American lands some great crosses.
Rory steps backwards away from Brian Stann. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
All American launches a furious low kick!
Rory MacDonald blocks
All American misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory is swinging for the fences!
All American backpedals and creates space. Rory MacDonald is asking him if he is going to fight!
Brian Stann and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rory has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
All American pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Rory MacDonald's offensive.
Poorly executed technique. Brian Stann looks to counter!
Pulverizing punch to Rory's head!
Rory slips the punch.
Rory launches a furious low kick!
All American blocks.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
All American launches a hook to the body
Rory MacDonald moves aside looking for a counter...
Brian Stann gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald is opening up on All American and raining down combinations!
All American's corner looks worried!
Rory MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Brian Stann jumps back and jabs
All American seems staggered and Rory MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
All American has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rory fires low kicks
punishing All American's legs repeatedly.
Brian Stann has seen better days.
Brian Stann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to All American's face while in the clinch!
All American can't take many more shots like those!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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All American launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rory's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Brian Stann's mind is definitely in the fight, Rory just got nailed! Brian Stann saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Rory is going to have a headache after this one.
Rory's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
All American decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory MacDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Not a desiderable position that Rory is in now. Brian Stann is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
All American launches a stiff jab!
Rory ducks that one.
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
makes All American stumble back!
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
and hits All American ribs hard
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
It looks like All American was hit by a bus!
All American's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
A left hook from All American
falls short.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
Brian Stann's reflexes save him!
Rory MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brian Stann fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Rory blocks and pushes his opponent.
A left hook from All American
grazes the chin of Rory.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
All American and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Rory
that lands on All American's face like a cannon ball!
All American's Mouth is beginning to swell
Brian Stann takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A high kick from Rory MacDonald
glances off All American.
Rory MacDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rory pushes Brian Stann and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
All American steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
An overhand right from Rory MacDonald that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! All American's stops that one with his face! How is All American standing?!
All American has a small cut in his Nose
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
and hits All American ribs hard
Crushing shot to All American's body! He's holding his side
Rory MacDonald tries a middle kick
All American blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rory pushes Brian Stann and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory is holding Brian Stann's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brian Stann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Brian Stann
Rory MacDonald isolates Brian Stann's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
All American struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in All American's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Rory MacDonald's lock! This is over! All American didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 4:56 Round 2
Statistics: Brian Stann
Punches 13/28 (46%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 50 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 22/34 (65%)
Kicks 7/9 (78%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 50 s
I upgraded Stann some in the day. This is a big win for the once-brutal Rory. Nice to see.
Rory MacDonald looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Quick hook by Brian Stann
Good shot! Rory has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
All American grabs Rory MacDonald
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Brian Stann is in open guard over Rory
All American tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Rory in the side of the head
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Brian Stann is in open guard over Rory
Brian Stann tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. All American looks to work from half guard.
Brian Stann is in half guard over Rory
Not a desiderable position that Rory is in now. Brian Stann is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brian Stann launches a few punches to Rory
Rory covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Brian Stann gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Brian Stann postures up and breaks the triangle.
Brian Stann is in half guard over Rory
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rory's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like All American
Brian Stann tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Brian Stann passes momentarily but Rory MacDonald regains half guard.
Brian Stann is in half guard over Rory
All American has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Brian Stann fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Brian Stann is in half guard over Rory
Rory 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
Brian Stann 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 Rory's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Rory.
All American receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Brian Stann swings...
hard impact to Rory's face!
Brian Stann goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Rory seems staggered and Brian Stann runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
All American is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Brian Stann
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald swings...
...no good.
Brian Stann fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory!
Nice move by All American who clinches and pushes Rory against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory and Brian Stann are cliched up against the cage. Rory steps for a throw
Brian Stann is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Brian Stann.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Rory is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brian Stann's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Good front kick from Rory!
Brian Stann blocks
All American is trying to counter now!
Incredible haymaker from Brian Stann!
It misses by a mile.
Middle kick from Rory.
All American receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brian Stann's punches
Rory measures the resilience of All American's chin with an uppercut while All American lands some great crosses.
Rory steps backwards away from Brian Stann. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
All American launches a furious low kick!
Rory MacDonald blocks
All American misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory is swinging for the fences!
All American backpedals and creates space. Rory MacDonald is asking him if he is going to fight!
Brian Stann and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rory has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
All American pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Rory MacDonald's offensive.
Poorly executed technique. Brian Stann looks to counter!
Pulverizing punch to Rory's head!
Rory slips the punch.
Rory launches a furious low kick!
All American blocks.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
All American launches a hook to the body
Rory MacDonald moves aside looking for a counter...
Brian Stann gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald is opening up on All American and raining down combinations!
All American's corner looks worried!
Rory MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Brian Stann jumps back and jabs
All American seems staggered and Rory MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
All American has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rory fires low kicks
punishing All American's legs repeatedly.
Brian Stann has seen better days.
Brian Stann fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Rory wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to All American's face while in the clinch!
All American can't take many more shots like those!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
=========================================
All American launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Rory's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Brian Stann's mind is definitely in the fight, Rory just got nailed! Brian Stann saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Rory is going to have a headache after this one.
Rory's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
All American decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory MacDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Not a desiderable position that Rory is in now. Brian Stann is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
All American launches a stiff jab!
Rory ducks that one.
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
makes All American stumble back!
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
and hits All American ribs hard
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
It looks like All American was hit by a bus!
All American's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
A left hook from All American
falls short.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Rory.
Brian Stann's reflexes save him!
Rory MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brian Stann fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Rory blocks and pushes his opponent.
A left hook from All American
grazes the chin of Rory.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
All American and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Rory
that lands on All American's face like a cannon ball!
All American's Mouth is beginning to swell
Brian Stann takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A high kick from Rory MacDonald
glances off All American.
Rory MacDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Rory pushes Brian Stann and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
All American steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
An overhand right from Rory MacDonald that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! All American's stops that one with his face! How is All American standing?!
All American has a small cut in his Nose
Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
and hits All American ribs hard
Crushing shot to All American's body! He's holding his side
Rory MacDonald tries a middle kick
All American blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Rory pushes Brian Stann and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rory is holding Brian Stann's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Brian Stann loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Brian Stann
Rory MacDonald isolates Brian Stann's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
All American struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in All American's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Rory MacDonald's lock! This is over! All American didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 4:56 Round 2
Statistics: Brian Stann
Punches 13/28 (46%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 50 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 22/34 (65%)
Kicks 7/9 (78%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 50 s
I upgraded Stann some in the day. This is a big win for the once-brutal Rory. Nice to see.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!