Post by The Sandman on Jun 29, 2022 19:01:45 GMT -5
Michael Chandler 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.
Rory MacDonald doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Michael Chandler has fight Rory MacDonald 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Chandler is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Chandler seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Red Rory sprawls and remains on his feet.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
A high kick from Rory MacDonald
falls short of the mark.
The Red Rory and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
The Red Rory jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Michael Chandler pushes away The Red Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Red Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Chandler
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by The Red Rory who is trying to punish Michael Chandler's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes Chandler react and defend his side.
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chandler circles out and slips free of Rory MacDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rory MacDonald and Chandler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Red Rory 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.
Rory MacDonald tries to stomp on Chandler's feet while in the clinch.
Those hits are more annoying than damaging to Chandler
Michael Chandler pushes away The Red Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Red Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Chandler
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler pushes The Red Rory against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
The Red Rory pushes Chandler away and circle away
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
The Red Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Red Rory's ribs.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
1:41 Round 1 and Chandler is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to escape from the closed guard
Rory MacDonald any adventage in the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to The Red Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chandler misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory goes for an armbar!
Michael Chandler breaks the lock and pushes away Rory MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Michael Chandler passes momentarily but Rory MacDonald regains full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory holds Michael Chandler's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Red Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Chandler pulls his arm out of danger.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
The Red Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Chandler continues in closed guard
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! The Red Rory has one hook in and keeps working!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Chandler has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Chandler is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
The Red Rory has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Chandler uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Chandler launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
The Red Rory has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Chandler uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! The Red Rory has one hook in and keeps working!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
The Red Rory has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Nicely done! The Red Rory now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
The Red Rory tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
The Red Rory has one of his arm over Michael Chandler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Chandler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Chandler holds Rory MacDonald's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Red Rory who is in full mount! Chandler is in trouble now!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory catch Michael Chandler's right arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory suddenly holds Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Chandler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rory MacDonald!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Rory MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over The Red Rory's face
The Red Rory shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He is not able to do it
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
The Red Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Red Rory is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler hold his own hand and breaks The Red Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rory MacDonald.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Chandler is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Red Rory is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to end this with a RNC!
The Red Rory is locking that RNC...
Punishing hold!
Chandler manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
The Red Rory holds Michael Chandler arms and counters his opponent punches.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory breaks the closed guard of Michael Chandler and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chandler put The Red Rory in half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory blocks those punches
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chandler moves forward looking for some action
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rory MacDonald cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rory MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chandler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
The Red Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Chandler with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler and The Red Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
The Red Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory catch Michael Chandler's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Michael Chandler's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Chandler struggles to free himself
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
Chandler struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
John McCarthy breaks Rory MacDonald's lock! This is over! Chandler didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:34 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 2/21 (10%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 822 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 822 s
Chandler did a shocking amount of not-much in this one! Rory did not.
Rory MacDonald doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Michael Chandler has fight Rory MacDonald 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Chandler is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Chandler seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Red Rory sprawls and remains on his feet.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
A high kick from Rory MacDonald
falls short of the mark.
The Red Rory and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
The Red Rory jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Michael Chandler pushes away The Red Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Red Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Chandler
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
A dirty boxing lesson by The Red Rory who is trying to punish Michael Chandler's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes Chandler react and defend his side.
Michael Chandler tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chandler circles out and slips free of Rory MacDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rory MacDonald and Chandler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Red Rory 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.
Rory MacDonald tries to stomp on Chandler's feet while in the clinch.
Those hits are more annoying than damaging to Chandler
Michael Chandler pushes away The Red Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Red Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Michael Chandler
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler pushes The Red Rory against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
The Red Rory pushes Chandler away and circle away
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
The Red Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Red Rory's ribs.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
1:41 Round 1 and Chandler is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to escape from the closed guard
Rory MacDonald any adventage in the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to The Red Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chandler misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory goes for an armbar!
Michael Chandler breaks the lock and pushes away Rory MacDonald, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy 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 Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Michael Chandler passes momentarily but Rory MacDonald regains full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory holds Michael Chandler's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Red Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Chandler pulls his arm out of danger.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
The Red Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Chandler continues in closed guard
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! The Red Rory has one hook in and keeps working!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Chandler has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Chandler is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
The Red Rory has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Chandler uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Chandler launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
The Red Rory has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Chandler uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Maracana Stadium (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! The Red Rory has one hook in and keeps working!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
The Red Rory has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Nicely done! The Red Rory now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
The Red Rory tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chandler!
The Red Rory has one of his arm over Michael Chandler's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler with two hooks in
Chandler is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Chandler holds Rory MacDonald's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Red Rory who is in full mount! Chandler is in trouble now!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory catch Michael Chandler's right arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory suddenly holds Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Chandler can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rory MacDonald!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Rory MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over The Red Rory's face
The Red Rory shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He is not able to do it
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
The Red Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Red Rory is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler hold his own hand and breaks The Red Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rory MacDonald.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Chandler is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Red Rory is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to end this with a RNC!
The Red Rory is locking that RNC...
Punishing hold!
Chandler manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
The Red Rory holds Michael Chandler arms and counters his opponent punches.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory breaks the closed guard of Michael Chandler and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chandler put The Red Rory in half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory blocks those punches
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chandler moves forward looking for some action
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rory MacDonald cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rory MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chandler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
The Red Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Chandler with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler and The Red Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Rory MacDonald tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
The Red Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Michael Chandler.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory catch Michael Chandler's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Chandler's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Michael Chandler to his stomach and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Michael Chandler's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Chandler struggles to free himself
Chandler's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
Chandler struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
John McCarthy breaks Rory MacDonald's lock! This is over! Chandler didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:34 Round 4
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 2/21 (10%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 822 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 822 s
Chandler did a shocking amount of not-much in this one! Rory did not.
