Post by The Sandman on Jul 6, 2022 21:19:55 GMT -5
Justin Gaethje is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Ferocious staredown by The Red Rory while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Red Rory looks to be in very good shape.
The Red Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Justin Gaethje closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje 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.
The Red Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
The Red Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Justin Gaethje moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje attempts to move to full guard
Justin Gaethje manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje measures the resilience of The Red Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Red Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Justin Gaethje can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Red Rory looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to close the guard.
Gaethje put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Justin Gaethje's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Justin Gaethje to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He is not able to do it
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Red Rory's ribs.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Justin Gaethje closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Justin Gaethje attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Justin Gaethje manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Justin Gaethje in his guard...
Rory MacDonald moves to half guard.
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Gaethje
He succeeds!
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Gaethje is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Justin Gaethje!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gaethje tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald sits high on Justin Gaethje's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gaethje's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
The Red Rory is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Gaethje tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rory MacDonald and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by The Red Rory and it cost him top position.
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Gaethje is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Justin Gaethje!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Justin Gaethje efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Justin Gaethje efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald was tooling Justin Gaethje for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Justin Gaethje lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Justin Gaethje efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Justin Gaethje efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje 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 Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gaethje! The Red Rory has one hook in and keeps working!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with one hook in
Justin Gaethje 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The Red Rory is holding Justin Gaethje's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje 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 The Red Rory's moves.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Gaethje tries to stand up!
The Red Rory doesn't allow him!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Justin Gaethje manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory breaks the closed guard of Justin Gaethje and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Justin Gaethje...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory catch Justin Gaethje's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
The Red Rory is locking that kimura...
Justin Gaethje holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Deep breaths from Justin Gaethje who tries a hammer punch to The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory blocks those punches
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory catch Justin Gaethje's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Gaethje struggles to free himself
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
The Red Rory secures the lock while Justin Gaethje refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (kimura) at 1:50 Round 2
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 361 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 361 s
The Red Rory has come for the wars, and he's staying for the title fights! LET'S GOOOOO!
Ferocious staredown by The Red Rory while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The Red Rory looks to be in very good shape.
The Red Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Justin Gaethje closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje 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.
The Red Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
The Red Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Justin Gaethje moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje attempts to move to full guard
Justin Gaethje manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje measures the resilience of The Red Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Red Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Justin Gaethje can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Red Rory looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to close the guard.
Gaethje put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Justin Gaethje's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Justin Gaethje to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He is not able to do it
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Red Rory's ribs.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Justin Gaethje closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Rory MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Justin Gaethje attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Justin Gaethje manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Justin Gaethje in his guard...
Rory MacDonald moves to half guard.
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Gaethje
He succeeds!
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Gaethje is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Justin Gaethje!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gaethje tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald sits high on Justin Gaethje's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gaethje's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
The Red Rory is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Gaethje tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rory MacDonald and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by The Red Rory and it cost him top position.
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Gaethje is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Justin Gaethje!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Justin Gaethje efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Justin Gaethje efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald was tooling Justin Gaethje for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Justin Gaethje lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Justin Gaethje efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Justin Gaethje efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje 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 Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gaethje! The Red Rory has one hook in and keeps working!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with one hook in
Justin Gaethje 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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The Red Rory is holding Justin Gaethje's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje 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 The Red Rory's moves.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Gaethje tries to stand up!
The Red Rory doesn't allow him!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Justin Gaethje manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
The Red Rory breaks the closed guard of Justin Gaethje and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Justin Gaethje...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory catch Justin Gaethje's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
The Red Rory is locking that kimura...
Justin Gaethje holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Deep breaths from Justin Gaethje who tries a hammer punch to The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory blocks those punches
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory catch Justin Gaethje's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Gaethje struggles to free himself
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
The Red Rory secures the lock while Justin Gaethje refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (kimura) at 1:50 Round 2
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/12 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 361 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 361 s
The Red Rory has come for the wars, and he's staying for the title fights! LET'S GOOOOO!
