Post by The Sandman on Mar 22, 2024 9:09:10 GMT -5
The Red Rory enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Rory MacDonald doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Rory MacDonald has fight Michael Chandler 3 times. He has won 3 of them.
Rory MacDonald is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Red Rory and Chandler move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler goes for an americana!
The Red Rory breaks free.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Red Rory from the side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to show some ground skills
Chandler uses his strength to keep Chandler at a disadvantage
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 closed guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Michael Chandler forces Rory MacDonald to open his guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Red Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Red Rory's Forehead is beginning to swell
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
Michael Chandler fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Red Rory's face!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Mouth
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Chandler's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The Red Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brutal combination from Michael Chandler!
The Red Rory is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
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
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...
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
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 half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald tries to free his leg
Michael Chandler moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
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
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Rory MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Chandler is in rear mount over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler slides his arm under Rory MacDonald's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Rory MacDonald pulls down on Michael Chandler's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
The Red Rory has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chandler is unable to move under The Red Rory control.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering him!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
The Red Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Chandler with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
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
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
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
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
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!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Chandler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to free his leg...
Chandler doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Michael Chandler sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
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!
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
The Red Rory sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The Red Rory steps forward
Michael Chandler catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Red Rory into his 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
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 is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Chandler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Michael Chandler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michael Chandler tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Chandler who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler is launching some bone breaking punches to The Red Rory's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Rory MacDonald's eyes.
Rory MacDonald pushes away Chandler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chandler doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rory MacDonald
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler and Rory MacDonald are cliched up against the cage. Chandler steps for a throw
Rory MacDonald is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory blocks Michael Chandler's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Red Rory is able to break the lock.
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 is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
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
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
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
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.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler tries a hook to the body
and hits The Red Rory's ribs hard
Chandler grabs Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory shakes him off.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
The Red Rory moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Chandler steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Chandler seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Solid shot from Michael Chandler to the body.
The Red Rory didn't like that.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Chandler launches a hook to the body
Rory MacDonald moves aside looking for a counter...
Chandler studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering him!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in 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!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Chandler throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
The Red Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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...
Michael Chandler leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Red Rory
Chandler shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chandler who put distance between them
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Chandler doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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
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
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Michael Chandler positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Michael Chandler is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Red Rory's abdomen
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Michael Chandler sits high on Rory MacDonald's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Red Rory's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Red Rory tries to roll out. He's too quick for Michael Chandler and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Chandler and it cost him top position.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Chandler followed by a hard jab
The Red Rory deflects the blows.
Chandler launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Red Rory stops that one with his ribs!
Chandler is grappling.
Bad idea! Rory MacDonald lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to move to full mount
The Red Rory's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler 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 half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory moves on the ground
The Red Rory cannot take advantage in the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler tries to open up The Red Rory with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The Red Rory is trying to block them with his hands...
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Chandler pushes Rory MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
The Red Rory struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The Red Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Red Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
The Red Rory seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Michael Chandler
miss their mark.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
Chandler ducks under...
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 is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Chandler sits over his knees and pushes away The Red Rory's leg!
The Red Rory closes his legs around Michael Chandler's leg. Chandler is not able to move away now!
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
The Red Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler tries to open The Red Rory's guard...
The Red Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Chandler's punches
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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Chandler is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rory MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks The Red Rory!
The Red Rory's Left eye is beginning to swell
The Red Rory seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The Red Rory launches a flurry of punches
Chandler slips out of danger.
The Red Rory seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The Red Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Red Rory moves back and takes a deep breath.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Red Rory goes down.
The Red Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half 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!
The Red Rory's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Red Rory from the 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 full guard.
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
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler hovers above The Red Rory
Good punches to The Red Rory's body.
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
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
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
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 side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in 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 full guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 1/12 (8%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1057 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 27/38 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/44 (55%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1057 s
With the insane size difference between these 2, I have no idea how Chandler was as effective as he was with stand-up striking against Rory. His later-in-the-fight ground success makes sense, with his wrestling and such, but the size advantage Rawry the Corey had over him in this is crazy.
Rory MacDonald doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Rory MacDonald has fight Michael Chandler 3 times. He has won 3 of them.
Rory MacDonald is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The Red Rory and Chandler move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler goes for an americana!
The Red Rory breaks free.
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Red Rory from the side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to show some ground skills
Chandler uses his strength to keep Chandler at a disadvantage
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 closed guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Michael Chandler forces Rory MacDonald to open his guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Red Rory's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Red Rory's Forehead is beginning to swell
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
Michael Chandler fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Red Rory's face!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Mouth
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Chandler's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The Red Rory studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brutal combination from Michael Chandler!
The Red Rory is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
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
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...
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
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 half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald tries to free his leg
Michael Chandler moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
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...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
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
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Rory MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Chandler is in rear mount over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler slides his arm under Rory MacDonald's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Rory MacDonald pulls down on Michael Chandler's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
The Red Rory has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chandler is unable to move under The Red Rory control.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering him!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chandler decides to launch some tentative punches
The Red Rory launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Chandler with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
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
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
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
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
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!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Chandler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to free his leg...
Chandler doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald passes momentarily but Michael Chandler sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
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!
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
The Red Rory sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The Red Rory steps forward
Michael Chandler catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Red Rory into his 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
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 is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Chandler's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Michael Chandler is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Michael Chandler tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Michael Chandler who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler is launching some bone breaking punches to The Red Rory's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Rory MacDonald's eyes.
Rory MacDonald pushes away Chandler trying to keep the fight at striking range
Chandler doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rory MacDonald
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler and Rory MacDonald are cliched up against the cage. Chandler steps for a throw
Rory MacDonald is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory blocks Michael Chandler's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Red Rory is able to break the lock.
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 is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over The Red Rory
Chandler is in closed guard... The Red Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
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
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
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
The Red Rory blocks them effectively.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Michael Chandler gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
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.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler tries a hook to the body
and hits The Red Rory's ribs hard
Chandler grabs Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory shakes him off.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
The Red Rory moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Chandler with a double overhooks!
Chandler steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Chandler seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Solid shot from Michael Chandler to the body.
The Red Rory didn't like that.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Chandler launches a hook to the body
Rory MacDonald moves aside looking for a counter...
Chandler studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
The Red Rory use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) is cheering him!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Michael Chandler
The Red Rory has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in 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!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Chandler throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
The Red Rory is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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...
Michael Chandler leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Red Rory
Chandler shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Chandler who put distance between them
Chandler grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Chandler doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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
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
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Michael Chandler positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Michael Chandler is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Red Rory's abdomen
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Michael Chandler sits high on Rory MacDonald's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Red Rory's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Red Rory tries to roll out. He's too quick for Michael Chandler and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Chandler and it cost him top position.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Chandler followed by a hard jab
The Red Rory deflects the blows.
Chandler launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Red Rory stops that one with his ribs!
Chandler is grappling.
Bad idea! Rory MacDonald lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory tries to move to full mount
The Red Rory's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Chandler
Rory MacDonald is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Chandler
Deep breaths from Michael Chandler 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 half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
The Red Rory moves on the ground
The Red Rory cannot take advantage in the ground
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around The Red Rory
He succeeds!
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 tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Red Rory's ribs.
The Red Rory is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Chandler tries to open up The Red Rory with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and The Red Rory is trying to block them with his hands...
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Michael Chandler pushes Rory MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
The Red Rory struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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The Red Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Chandler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Red Rory's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
The Red Rory seems staggered and Michael Chandler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Michael Chandler
miss their mark.
The Red Rory is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
Chandler ducks under...
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 is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Chandler sits over his knees and pushes away The Red Rory's leg!
The Red Rory closes his legs around Michael Chandler's leg. Chandler is not able to move away now!
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
The Red Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler tries to open The Red Rory's guard...
The Red Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Chandler's punches
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.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Chandler is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rory MacDonald takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A wicked punch by Michael Chandler
rocks The Red Rory!
The Red Rory's Left eye is beginning to swell
The Red Rory seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The Red Rory launches a flurry of punches
Chandler slips out of danger.
The Red Rory seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The Red Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Red Rory moves back and takes a deep breath.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Red Rory goes down.
The Red Rory ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half 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!
The Red Rory's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over The Red Rory
Chandler tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Red Rory from the 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 full guard.
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
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
The Red Rory measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over The Red Rory
Michael Chandler hovers above The Red Rory
Good punches to The Red Rory's body.
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
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
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
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 side mount over Rory MacDonald
The Red Rory launches a few weak punches
Chandler blocks them effectively.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in 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 full guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 1/12 (8%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1057 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 27/38 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 24/44 (55%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1057 s
With the insane size difference between these 2, I have no idea how Chandler was as effective as he was with stand-up striking against Rory. His later-in-the-fight ground success makes sense, with his wrestling and such, but the size advantage Rawry the Corey had over him in this is crazy.
