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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory MacDonald (ranked 25015 p4p, 604 weight class) and Georges Laraque (ranked 25325 p4p, 593 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Georges Laraque was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Laraque!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Laraque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laraque misses with some strikes from the bottom.
MacDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald is pressing down on Laraque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laraque is holding on for now.
Laraque wants to control but MacDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald escapes and gets back to his feet.
MacDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Laraque's guard.
Laraque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.
Laraque trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
MacDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Laraque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laraque looking for a sweep. Not yet Laraque, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laraque is on top in guard.
Laraque engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacDonald seems keen to control Laraque's posture.
Laraque trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacDonald throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
MacDonald trying to control the position.
Laraque wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
MacDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laraque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laraque is aware though and is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laraque's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald has control of Laraque's left arm, preventing Laraque from doing any damage.
Laraque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laraque preventing the sweep.
Laraque stays in close to MacDonald's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laraque misses with a body kick.
Laraque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Laraque is having none of it.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
It looked like MacDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laraque misses with a double jab.
Laraque throws a combination that misses
and Laraque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Laraque on his heels. He'll look to pass Laraque's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
MacDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laraque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laraque has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laraque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacDonald defends well.
Laraque can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laraque working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacDonald moves in looking to clinch but Laraque pushes him off.
Laraque throws a right hand that MacDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that MacDonald also avoids with ease.
Laraque tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacDonald has managed to clinch.
Laraque tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacDonald leaning against his opponent.
Laraque turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laraque manages to end up in side control.
MacDonald explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laraque throws a nice looking combination but MacDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laraque swinging wildly here.
Laraque throws a head kick that misses
and MacDonald counters with a series of strikes. Laraque will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laraque is breathing heavily.
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacDonald has hold of one of Laraque's legs. Laraque is fighting the takedown attempt but MacDonald gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
MacDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laraque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacDonald preventing the sweep.
MacDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laraque can do to turn this around?
Laraque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laraque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacDonald postures up in Laraque's guard and throws a big left but Laraque blocks it.
Laraque trying to control the position.
Laraque being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laraque bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald has his hands on Laraque's head, controlling the position.
Laraque trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
Laraque is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacDonald has escaped and now he's on top!
MacDonald throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but instead Laraque has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Laraque stopping the sweep attempt from MacDonald.
MacDonald is working hard here to advance position.
MacDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laraque's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laraque is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MacDonald tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Laraque.
Laraque regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laraque looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacDonald puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque wants to control but MacDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laraque regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laraque wants to sweep here but MacDonald controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laraque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laraque keeping moving, preventing MacDonald from controlling successfully.
MacDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacDonald instigates a clinch.
Laraque is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laraque has MacDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laraque up against the cage.
MacDonald gets a trip takedown into half guard.
MacDonald is keen to just control but Laraque is a slippery customer.
Laraque gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laraque has MacDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
MacDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacDonald advances position into side control!
MacDonald stands up and we're back to a striking position.
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rory MacDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laraque tries to get to full guard but MacDonald has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laraque avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
MacDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laraque actively working from the bottom here.
MacDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Laraque to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacDonald, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory MacDonald!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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