Post by The Sandmen on Nov 14, 2012 16:46:51 GMT -5
Andrei Arlovski doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Tito Ortiz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
Tito seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tito has a small cut in his Forehead
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Tito's chin! That stops Tito in his tracks!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Andrei Arlovski and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Andrei Arlovski swings...
hard impact to Tito's face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Arlovski.
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tito stops that one with his ribs!
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito fires a barrage of punches at Arlovski's head!
The punches go wide.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
As the fight continues it seems that Tito Ortiz is taking the best of the fight.
Tito Ortiz hovers above Arlovski
Good punches to Arlovski's body.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito Ortiz pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Andrei Arlovski struggles not allowing Tito Ortiz improve his position.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito moves on the ground
Tito cannot take advantage in the ground
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
Tito's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Arlovski's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Arlovski's face with those brutal elbows! Arlovski needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Tito's moves.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito tries to jump to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski closed his guard around Tito Ortiz.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Tito's moves.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Tito's moves.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Tito's moves.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Tito tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Arlovski's face with those brutal elbows! Arlovski needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left Arlovski staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tito Ortiz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Tito Ortiz in his guard...
Tito Ortiz rolls him over and takes his back!
Tito is in rear mount over Arlovski
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tito is in rear mount over Arlovski
Tito Ortiz positions himself and tries to finish this!
Tito Ortiz storms Andrei Arlovski's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Andrei Arlovski to defend himself!
Arlovski's Right eye is beginning to swell
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right eye
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Tito Ortiz was tooling Andrei Arlovski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Andrei Arlovski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tito Ortiz goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
Arlovski seems staggered and Tito Ortiz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right eye
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tito Ortiz!
Tito looks to be in very good shape.
Tito Ortiz fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Andrei Arlovski! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Arlovski ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Tito decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Tito moves back and takes a deep breath.
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left Arlovski staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
Terrible one sided match... Arlovski was not ready to fight a fighter of Tito Ortiz caliber.
Tito Ortiz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A high kick from Tito Ortiz
glances off Arlovski.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Tito.
Tito Ortiz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski may be in trouble!
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Inside leg kick from Arlovski
that goes awry.
Arlovski misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrei Arlovski 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 Tito's moves.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Andrei Arlovski, who is barely covering up!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Terrible one sided match... Arlovski was not ready to fight a fighter of Tito Ortiz caliber.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Andrei Arlovski! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Andrei Arlovski doesn't defend himself!
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Forehead
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Mouth
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tito Ortiz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
This is over! That impact from Tito Ortiz has left Arlovski laying flat on the mat!
Arlovski's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Tito Ortiz by KO (GnP) at 3:32 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 13/24 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 307 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 14/21 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/35 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 307 s
The beating Ortiz dished out at the end of round 1 changed this fight's direction. Before that, Arlovski was in control, doing solid damage and winning the fight. He absorbed way too much at the end of round 1, and came out groggy in round 2, where Tito took him down and finished him.
Tito Ortiz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Andrei Arlovski goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
Tito seems staggered and Andrei Arlovski runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tito has a small cut in his Forehead
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Tito's chin! That stops Tito in his tracks!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Andrei Arlovski and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Andrei Arlovski swings...
hard impact to Tito's face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Arlovski.
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tito stops that one with his ribs!
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito fires a barrage of punches at Arlovski's head!
The punches go wide.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
As the fight continues it seems that Tito Ortiz is taking the best of the fight.
Tito Ortiz hovers above Arlovski
Good punches to Arlovski's body.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito Ortiz pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Andrei Arlovski struggles not allowing Tito Ortiz improve his position.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito moves on the ground
Tito cannot take advantage in the ground
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
Tito's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Arlovski's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Arlovski's face with those brutal elbows! Arlovski needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Tito's moves.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito tries to jump to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski closed his guard around Tito Ortiz.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Tito's moves.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Tito's moves.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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 Tito's moves.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Tito tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Arlovski's face with those brutal elbows! Arlovski needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left Arlovski staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tito Ortiz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Tito Ortiz in his guard...
Tito Ortiz rolls him over and takes his back!
Tito is in rear mount over Arlovski
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tito is in rear mount over Arlovski
Tito Ortiz positions himself and tries to finish this!
Tito Ortiz storms Andrei Arlovski's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Andrei Arlovski to defend himself!
Arlovski's Right eye is beginning to swell
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right eye
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Tito Ortiz was tooling Andrei Arlovski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Andrei Arlovski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tito Ortiz goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
Arlovski seems staggered and Tito Ortiz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right eye
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tito Ortiz!
Tito looks to be in very good shape.
Tito Ortiz fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Andrei Arlovski! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Arlovski ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Tito decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Tito moves back and takes a deep breath.
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left Arlovski staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
Terrible one sided match... Arlovski was not ready to fight a fighter of Tito Ortiz caliber.
Tito Ortiz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A high kick from Tito Ortiz
glances off Arlovski.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Tito.
Tito Ortiz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Arlovski may be in trouble!
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Arlovski doesn't stop bleeding.
Inside leg kick from Arlovski
that goes awry.
Arlovski misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
You can see Arlovski's blood making stains in the mat.
Andrei Arlovski 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 Tito's moves.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Andrei Arlovski, who is barely covering up!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Terrible one sided match... Arlovski was not ready to fight a fighter of Tito Ortiz caliber.
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Arlovski can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Andrei Arlovski! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Andrei Arlovski doesn't defend himself!
Arlovski seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Forehead
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Andrei Arlovski's Mouth
Andrei Arlovski seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Arlovski
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tito Ortiz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Andrei Arlovski's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
This is over! That impact from Tito Ortiz has left Arlovski laying flat on the mat!
Arlovski's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Tito Ortiz by KO (GnP) at 3:32 Round 2
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 13/24 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 307 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 14/21 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/35 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 307 s
The beating Ortiz dished out at the end of round 1 changed this fight's direction. Before that, Arlovski was in control, doing solid damage and winning the fight. He absorbed way too much at the end of round 1, and came out groggy in round 2, where Tito took him down and finished him.