Post by The Sandman on Sept 19, 2022 23:02:59 GMT -5
Rory MacDonald doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Justin Gaethje looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Rory MacDonald has fight Justin Gaethje 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Red Rory and Gaethje move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Red Rory and Gaethje circle around the center of the cage.
The Red Rory shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Justin Gaethje's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Red Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald is looking to pass Justin Gaethje's guard...
Justin Gaethje has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Justin Gaethje's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
The Red Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald isolates Justin Gaethje's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
The Red Rory is locking that Arm Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Justin Gaethje is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
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 1:35 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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
Gaethje has The Red Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Red Rory is unable to move under Gaethje control.
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
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Justin Gaethje's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Justin Gaethje pulls down on Rory MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with one hook in
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Justin Gaethje's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Justin Gaethje pulls down on Rory MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
The Red Rory misses a step and Justin Gaethje sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gaethje has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Gaethje is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje 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 Gaethje.
Nicely done! The Red Rory now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
The Red Rory is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
The Red Rory is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Gaethje, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Red Rory moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
The Red Rory tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Gaethje!
Gaethje adopts the turtle defense and The Red Rory is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The Red Rory is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
Gaethje locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rory MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! The Red Rory lost his dominant 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
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Justin Gaethje shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Justin Gaethje breaks that americana attempt!
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
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 throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Gaethje breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Gaethje is taking this opportunity to rest.
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
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald sits high on Justin Gaethje's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gaethje's head. There's the triangle attempt!
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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Justin Gaethje's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Red Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
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
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Rory MacDonald.
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Round 2
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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.
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.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gaethje's ribs.
Gaethje is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Gaethje ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
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
Rory MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gaethje breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Terrible one sided match... Gaethje was not ready to fight a fighter of Rory MacDonald caliber.
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Justin Gaethje gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
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
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
Rory MacDonald sits high on Justin Gaethje's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gaethje's head. There's the triangle attempt!
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
Gaethje 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 Justin Gaethje
Gaethje launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
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
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Justin Gaethje shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Justin Gaethje breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gaethje is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald pushes Justin Gaethje against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Red Rory jumps and tries to free his leg! Gaethje doesn't allow this but Rory MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald pushes Gaethje's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Red Rory who is in full mount! Gaethje is in trouble now!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Gaethje works on the ground with his fingers over The Red Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll on the ground...
The Red Rory knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald isolates Justin Gaethje's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Justin Gaethje is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Justin Gaethje's arm and tries an armbar!
Gaethje hold his own hand and breaks The Red Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rory MacDonald.
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to show some ground skills
Rory MacDonald put Gaethje in half guard.
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over The Red Rory
Gaethje tries to get a side mount...
The Red Rory wraps his leg around Justin Gaethje leg and prevents him from moving.
Gaethje misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gaethje's ribs.
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
Deep breaths from Justin Gaethje who tries a hammer punch to The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory blocks those punches
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Justin Gaethje to his stomach and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje
Gaethje has The Red Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Red Rory is unable to move under Gaethje control.
Gaethje clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald throws his leg over Justin Gaethje's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rory MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Justin Gaethje frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rory MacDonald and ends up on top!
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Rory MacDonald has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The Red Rory is holding Justin Gaethje's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
The Red Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full 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.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Gaethje 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 Justin Gaethje
Gaethje measures the resilience of The Red Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Red Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Deep breaths from Justin Gaethje who tries a hammer punch to The Red Rory's ribs.
That hit The Red Rory who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rory MacDonald is in side 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
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
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 doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
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 clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
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
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Justin Gaethje's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Gaethje struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
The Red Rory is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Justin Gaethje pulls down on Rory MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje 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 Gaethje.
Nicely done! The Red Rory now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Gaethje has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Gaethje is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald throws his leg over Justin Gaethje's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rory MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Gaethje's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gaethje struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Justin Gaethje frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rory MacDonald and ends up on top!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Justin Gaethje tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Justin Gaethje passes momentarily but Rory MacDonald regains full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
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 catch Justin Gaethje's left arm and tries a kimura
Justin Gaethje holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gaethje breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Justin Gaethje to his stomach and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to end this with a RNC!
Gaethje manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo (Guayaquil, Ecuador) are cheering for the fighters.
Gaethje launches a flurry of punches
The Red Rory slips out of danger.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Gaethje's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Justin Gaethje's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Red Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Justin Gaethje is not able to stop Gaethje ground skills and Rory MacDonald moves to side mount!
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 fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Justin Gaethje's arm and tries an armbar!
The Red Rory is locking that Armbar...
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 launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Justin Gaethje's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Gaethje taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (Armbar) at 4:04 Round 3
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 738 s
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/12 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 738 s
Rory destroyed the hell out of this fight.
Justin Gaethje looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Rory MacDonald has fight Justin Gaethje 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Red Rory and Gaethje move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Red Rory and Gaethje circle around the center of the cage.
The Red Rory shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Justin Gaethje's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Red Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald is looking to pass Justin Gaethje's guard...
Justin Gaethje has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Justin Gaethje's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
The Red Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald isolates Justin Gaethje's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
The Red Rory is locking that Arm Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Justin Gaethje is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
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 1:35 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
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
Gaethje has The Red Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Red Rory is unable to move under Gaethje control.
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
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Justin Gaethje's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Justin Gaethje pulls down on Rory MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with one hook in
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Justin Gaethje's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Justin Gaethje pulls down on Rory MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
The Red Rory misses a step and Justin Gaethje sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gaethje has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Gaethje is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje 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 Gaethje.
Nicely done! The Red Rory now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
The Red Rory is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
The Red Rory is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Gaethje, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Red Rory moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
The Red Rory tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Gaethje!
Gaethje adopts the turtle defense and The Red Rory is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
The Red Rory is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
Gaethje locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rory MacDonald unil he can pull his arm free! The Red Rory lost his dominant 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
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Justin Gaethje shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Justin Gaethje breaks that americana attempt!
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
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 throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Gaethje breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Gaethje is taking this opportunity to rest.
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
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald sits high on Justin Gaethje's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gaethje's head. There's the triangle attempt!
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.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Justin Gaethje's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Red Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
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
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Rory MacDonald.
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Round 2
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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.
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.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gaethje's ribs.
Gaethje is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Gaethje ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
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
Rory MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gaethje breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Terrible one sided match... Gaethje was not ready to fight a fighter of Rory MacDonald caliber.
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Justin Gaethje gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
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
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
Rory MacDonald sits high on Justin Gaethje's chest and pulls his leg underneath Gaethje's head. There's the triangle attempt!
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
Gaethje 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 Justin Gaethje
Gaethje launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
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
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Justin Gaethje shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Justin Gaethje breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Rory MacDonald tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gaethje is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald pushes Justin Gaethje against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Red Rory jumps and tries to free his leg! Gaethje doesn't allow this but Rory MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Gaethje
Rory MacDonald pushes Gaethje's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Red Rory who is in full mount! Gaethje is in trouble now!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Gaethje works on the ground with his fingers over The Red Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll on the ground...
The Red Rory knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald isolates Justin Gaethje's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Justin Gaethje is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
The Red Rory fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Justin Gaethje's arm and tries an armbar!
Gaethje hold his own hand and breaks The Red Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rory MacDonald.
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to show some ground skills
Rory MacDonald put Gaethje in half guard.
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over The Red Rory
Gaethje tries to get a side mount...
The Red Rory wraps his leg around Justin Gaethje leg and prevents him from moving.
Gaethje misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gaethje's ribs.
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
Deep breaths from Justin Gaethje who tries a hammer punch to The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory blocks those punches
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Justin Gaethje to his stomach and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje
Gaethje has The Red Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Red Rory is unable to move under Gaethje control.
Gaethje clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald throws his leg over Justin Gaethje's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rory MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Justin Gaethje frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rory MacDonald and ends up on top!
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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Rory MacDonald has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The Red Rory is holding Justin Gaethje's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
The Red Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Justin Gaethje.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full 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.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Gaethje 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 Justin Gaethje
Gaethje measures the resilience of The Red Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Red Rory blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Deep breaths from Justin Gaethje who tries a hammer punch to The Red Rory's ribs.
That hit The Red Rory who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rory MacDonald is in side 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
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
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 doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
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 clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
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
Rory MacDonald slides his arm under Justin Gaethje's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Gaethje struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke from Rory MacDonald appears to be unbreakable
The Red Rory is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Justin Gaethje pulls down on Rory MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje 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 Gaethje.
Nicely done! The Red Rory now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje with two hooks in
Gaethje has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Gaethje is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Justin Gaethje gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald throws his leg over Justin Gaethje's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rory MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Gaethje's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gaethje struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Gaethje's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Justin Gaethje frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rory MacDonald and ends up on top!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Justin Gaethje tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Justin Gaethje passes momentarily but Rory MacDonald regains full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
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 catch Justin Gaethje's left arm and tries a kimura
Justin Gaethje holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Rory MacDonald throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gaethje breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls Justin Gaethje to his stomach and takes his back!
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to end this with a RNC!
Gaethje manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo (Guayaquil, Ecuador) are cheering for the fighters.
Gaethje launches a flurry of punches
The Red Rory slips out of danger.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Gaethje's Mouth is beginning to swell
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Justin Gaethje's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Red Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Gaethje
The Red Rory launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Justin Gaethje is not able to stop Gaethje ground skills and Rory MacDonald moves to side mount!
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 fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Justin Gaethje's arm and tries an armbar!
The Red Rory is locking that Armbar...
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 launches a couple of strikes with his hooks over Justin Gaethje's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Gaethje taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Submission (Armbar) at 4:04 Round 3
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 738 s
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/12 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 738 s
Rory destroyed the hell out of this fight.
