Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Phenom MacDonald smashes Pyle with quick first-round victory at UFC 133

The kids keep coming and Rory MacDonald may be leading the way for the new breed. The 22-year-old destroyed Mike Pyle, a very capable veteran, in just 3:54 at UFC 133 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa.

MacDonald (12-1, 3-1 UFC) is a prime example of what's on the way in the world of mixed martial arts. He's trained in all aspects of the sport from a very young age. A native of British Columbia, he really has few holes in his game. Pyle tried to exploit his takedown defense early and got the fight to the ground two times, but MacDonald got up quickly. On the feet, it was no match. Pyle had trouble defending himself against MacDonald's jab.

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With 2:50 left in the first, a MacDonald combination stung Pyle and that's where his troubles began. Pyle (21-8-1, 4-3 UFC) charged forward, got caught in a quick standing guillotine, he rolled out and then fell to his back. MacDonald controlled things from there.

MacDonald jumped� Pyle's guard twice. The second time, he unleashed a vicious left hook that landed squarely on Pyle's chin. He was hurt and rolled to his side. MacDonald poured it on from the there. He landed two big elbows and then got off eight brutal right hands to the side of Pyle's head and face. Referee Kevin Mulhall had to save Pyle, who just laid facedown on the mat after the stoppage.

MacDonald's only loss in the UFC was at the hands of Carlos Condit. MacDonald was actually winning the fight heading to the third, but got nailed by a big punch that damage his eye and changed the fight. Since that win, Condit has moved into title contention with a string of spectacular finishes. Now MacDonald is hot on his heels after this big win.

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