Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2023 3:43:14 GMT -5
Rory MacDonald raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Michael Chandler raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rory MacDonald has fight Michael Chandler 2 times. He has won 2 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Rory MacDonald today.
Michael Chandler comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rory MacDonald and Michael Chandler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Red Rory goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chandler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler hovers above The Red Rory
Good punches to The Red Rory's body.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
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 is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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
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 finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chandler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory blocks those punches
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
As the fight continues it seems that Rory MacDonald is taking the best of the fight.
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
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
The Red Rory tries to open up Chandler with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Chandler blocks a few elbows and now Rory MacDonald will have to look for another option here.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Michael Chandler regains half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to get a side mount...
Chandler wraps his leg around Rory MacDonald leg and prevents him from moving.
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
The Red Rory use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michael Chandler holds Rory MacDonald and prevents him from moving to a better position!
John McCarthy 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.
Michael Chandler takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
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 Red Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
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!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald isolates Michael Chandler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chandler is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler 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 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.
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!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Michael Chandler is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
Rory MacDonald wraps his arms around Chandler's arms and counters the punches.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Red Rory goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Red Rory seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
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
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rory MacDonald! He is reversed and nor Michael Chandler is on half guard!
Michael Chandler 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 tries to close the guard.
The Red Rory put Michael Chandler 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!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Red Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Michael Chandler to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to improve position.
Chandler adjusts and closes his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Michael Chandler to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory and Chandler are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
The Red Rory tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
The Red Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Stand up! This is what Chandler's cornermen are shouting. Rory MacDonald is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
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
Rory MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chandler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
John McCarthy 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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
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
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
The Red Rory tries to open up Chandler with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Chandler is trying to block them with his hands...
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Michael Chandler moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler rolls and he's now on half guard over Rory MacDonald. Nice reversal.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to free his leg...
The Red Rory doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Red Rory pushes Michael Chandler forward against his back and breaks the lock!
John McCarthy 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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chandler is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
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
The Red Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Red Rory jumps and tries to free his leg! Chandler doesn't allow this but Rory MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Michael Chandler regains half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to free his leg...
Rory MacDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Chandler
Chandler holds Rory MacDonald's arms and blocks the punches!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Chandler creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The Red Rory gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
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 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 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 clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler is moving on the ground...
The Red Rory tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler 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 Chandler control.
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has The Red Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
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 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
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Red Rory's ribs.
Crushing shot to The Red Rory's body! He's holding his side
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 closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over The Red Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to The Red Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Red Rory tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
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.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Michael Chandler regains full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler holds Rory MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to escape from closed guard...
The Red Rory struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
that forces Chandler to try and defend better.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The Red Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Chandler moves forward looking for some action
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Red Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
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 1:20 in the 4 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chandler shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Chandler breaks that americana attempt!
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
Rory MacDonald throws his leg over Michael Chandler's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rory MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Michael Chandler frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rory MacDonald and ends up on top!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chandler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is moving on the ground...
The Red Rory tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Michael Chandler is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Crushing shot to The Red Rory's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler moves on the ground
Michael Chandler moves to side mount
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 half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler goes for an americana!
The Red Rory breaks free.
Chandler misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler postures up and breaks the triangle.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
The Red Rory put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to launch a few punches to Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory is able to achieve closed guard and counter Michael Chandler's 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
The Red Rory catch Michael Chandler's left arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Rory MacDonald has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
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.
Chandler's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
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
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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.
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
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.
A right hand from Michael Chandler
makes The Red Rory stumble back!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Red Rory goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Michael Chandler is in open 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 open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Pitty-pat punches from Chandler
They're bothering The Red Rory even though they aren't hurting him.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Red Rory's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
That hit Chandler who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
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 half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Michael Chandler looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler catch Rory MacDonald's right arm and tries a kimura
Rory MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
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 tries to escape from the closed guard
Chandler succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Red Rory is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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.
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Split decision
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 5/16 (31%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 484,58
Time on the ground 1221 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 14/32 (44%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 739,25
Time on the ground 1221 s
Hmmm.
Michael Chandler raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rory MacDonald has fight Michael Chandler 2 times. He has won 2 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Rory MacDonald today.
Michael Chandler comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rory MacDonald and Michael Chandler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Red Rory goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chandler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler hovers above The Red Rory
Good punches to The Red Rory's body.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
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 is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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
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 finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chandler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler who tries a hammer punch to The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory blocks those punches
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
As the fight continues it seems that Rory MacDonald is taking the best of the fight.
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
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
The Red Rory tries to open up Chandler with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Chandler blocks a few elbows and now Rory MacDonald will have to look for another option here.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Michael Chandler regains half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to get a side mount...
Chandler wraps his leg around Rory MacDonald leg and prevents him from moving.
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
The Red Rory use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Michael Chandler holds Rory MacDonald and prevents him from moving to a better position!
John McCarthy 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.
Michael Chandler takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
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 Red Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
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!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald isolates Michael Chandler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Chandler is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Michael Chandler 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 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.
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!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Michael Chandler is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
Rory MacDonald wraps his arms around Chandler's arms and counters the punches.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Red Rory goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Red Rory seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
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
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to escape from closed guard...
Chandler waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rory MacDonald! He is reversed and nor Michael Chandler is on half guard!
Michael Chandler 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 tries to close the guard.
The Red Rory put Michael Chandler 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!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Red Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Michael Chandler to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to improve position.
Chandler adjusts and closes his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Michael Chandler to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory and Chandler are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
The Red Rory tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
The Red Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Stand up! This is what Chandler's cornermen are shouting. Rory MacDonald is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
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
Rory MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Chandler is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
John McCarthy 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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
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
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
The Red Rory tries to open up Chandler with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Chandler is trying to block them with his hands...
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Michael Chandler moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler rolls and he's now on half guard over Rory MacDonald. Nice reversal.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to free his leg...
The Red Rory doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Red Rory pushes Michael Chandler forward against his back and breaks the lock!
John McCarthy 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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Chandler is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
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
The Red Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Red Rory jumps and tries to free his leg! Chandler doesn't allow this but Rory MacDonald is able to get half guard here.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Michael Chandler regains half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to free his leg...
Rory MacDonald uses some of his skill by jumping out of Chandler's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Chandler
Chandler holds Rory MacDonald's arms and blocks the punches!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Chandler creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The Red Rory gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
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 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 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 clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler is moving on the ground...
The Red Rory tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler 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 Chandler control.
The Red Rory is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has The Red Rory controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
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 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
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Red Rory's ribs.
Crushing shot to The Red Rory's body! He's holding his side
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 closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over The Red Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to The Red Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Red Rory tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
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.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
The Red Rory is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Michael Chandler regains full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler holds Rory MacDonald's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to escape from closed guard...
The Red Rory struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
that forces Chandler to try and defend better.
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The Red Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Chandler moves forward looking for some action
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Red Rory.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
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 1:20 in the 4 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Rory MacDonald takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Michael Chandler shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Michael Chandler breaks that americana attempt!
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
Rory MacDonald throws his leg over Michael Chandler's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rory MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Michael Chandler frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rory MacDonald and ends up on top!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Chandler fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is moving on the ground...
The Red Rory tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Michael Chandler is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Crushing shot to The Red Rory's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler moves on the ground
Michael Chandler moves to side mount
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 half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler goes for an americana!
The Red Rory breaks free.
Chandler misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler postures up and breaks the triangle.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
The Red Rory put Michael Chandler in closed guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to launch a few punches to Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory is able to achieve closed guard and counter Michael Chandler's 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
The Red Rory catch Michael Chandler's left arm and tries a kimura
Michael Chandler holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Rory MacDonald has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
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.
Chandler's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
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
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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.
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
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.
A right hand from Michael Chandler
makes The Red Rory stumble back!
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Red Rory goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
Michael Chandler is in open 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 open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Pitty-pat punches from Chandler
They're bothering The Red Rory even though they aren't hurting him.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Red Rory's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
That hit Chandler who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
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 half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Michael Chandler looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Chandler's ribs.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler catch Rory MacDonald's right arm and tries a kimura
Rory MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
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 tries to escape from the closed guard
Chandler succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Red Rory is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Osaka Castle Hall (Osaka, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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.
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Split decision
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 5/16 (31%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 484,58
Time on the ground 1221 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 14/32 (44%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 739,25
Time on the ground 1221 s
Hmmm.
