Post by The Sandmen on May 17, 2013 19:36:53 GMT -5
Tito Ortiz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tito blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito Ortiz tries to open Shogun's guard...
Shogun breaks the lock and covers himself from Tito's punches
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Solid shots!
Shogun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
Shogun is not making himself an easy target.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tito's side.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Tito Ortiz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Shogun Rua regains full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Tito is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shogun's face!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Left cheek
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Deep breaths from Tito Ortiz who tries a hammer punch to Shogun's ribs.
That hit Shogun who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tito misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun Rua can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Shogun Rua tries to free his leg
Shogun Rua uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tito's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
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.
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shogun in the side of the head
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Terrible one sided match... Shogun was not ready to fight a fighter of Tito Ortiz caliber.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito Ortiz can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Tito is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Tito Ortiz on the ground
deflected by Shogun.
Tito misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tito blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shogun's guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tito's side.
Hard blow to Tito's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tito Ortiz has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shogun dodges that
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito Ortiz kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
Shogun Rua takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito Ortiz launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
It lands flush with Shogun Rua's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun moves backwards and gestures for Tito Ortiz to stand up.
Tito climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz tries a middle kick
Shogun Rua blocks and steps away.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
High kick from Shogun Rua!
Tito seems to be done!
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tito Ortiz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Tito measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
Shogun shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Tito's face with those brutal elbows! Tito needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Tito, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Tito is wobbling!
Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tito looks to work from half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tito Ortiz. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tito's side.
Hard blow to Tito's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Shogun Rua regains full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Shogun Rua regains full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz hovers above Shogun
Shogun Rua stops him from throwing strikes.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
The punches go wide.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tito's side.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tito has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tito is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grab one of Tito Ortiz's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Tito Ortiz landed hard on his back
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Tito Ortiz kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shogun steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito Ortiz kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Tito Ortiz to stand up.
Tito Ortiz is on his feet again.
Tito Ortiz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun may be in trouble!
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Tito's face
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tito stops that one with his ribs!
Shogun steps backwards away from Tito Ortiz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Tito seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Tito's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Tito follows Shogun Rua
only to get counter punched in a big way! Tito needs to stop playing Shogun Rua's game or he'll get knocked out!
Tito pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Tito.
The kick just misses.
Shogun Rua and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Tito's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua slightly pushes Tito into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Incredible high kick!
Tito is worried!
Crushing shot to Tito's body! He's holding his side
Tito Ortiz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Tito stumbles backwards staggered and Shogun Rua launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Tito is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Tito's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua positions himself and tries to finish this!
Shogun Rua storms Tito Ortiz's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Tito Ortiz to defend himself!
Tito Ortiz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Tito's thigh
Loud pop!
Tito seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua positions himself and tries to finish this!
Shogun Rua storms Tito Ortiz's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Tito Ortiz to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Shogun Rua has left Tito laying flat on the mat!
Tito's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Chin
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 4:21 Round 3
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/64 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 575 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/40 (68%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Great fight. Tito early, then Shogun, then both, then Shogun. And like a good story, the good guy wins in the end.
Shogun Rua glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tito blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito Ortiz tries to open Shogun's guard...
Shogun breaks the lock and covers himself from Tito's punches
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Solid shots!
Shogun's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
Shogun is not making himself an easy target.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tito's side.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Tito Ortiz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Shogun Rua regains full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
This is bad! Tito is just pounding on Shogun Rua's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shogun's face!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Left cheek
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Deep breaths from Tito Ortiz who tries a hammer punch to Shogun's ribs.
That hit Shogun who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tito misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun Rua can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Shogun's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shogun tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Shogun Rua tries to free his leg
Shogun Rua uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tito's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
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.
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun Rua didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito tries to open up Shogun Rua's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shogun in the side of the head
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Terrible one sided match... Shogun was not ready to fight a fighter of Tito Ortiz caliber.
Shogun tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito Ortiz can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Tito is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Tito Ortiz on the ground
deflected by Shogun.
Tito misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shogun Rua isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tito blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shogun's guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tito's side.
Hard blow to Tito's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Tito Ortiz has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shogun dodges that
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito Ortiz kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
Shogun Rua takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito Ortiz launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
It lands flush with Shogun Rua's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun moves backwards and gestures for Tito Ortiz to stand up.
Tito climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz tries a middle kick
Shogun Rua blocks and steps away.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
High kick from Shogun Rua!
Tito seems to be done!
Shogun fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tito Ortiz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Shogun
He succeeds!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Tito measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Shogun 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!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over Shogun's face
Shogun shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito measures the resilience of Shogun's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Tito's face with those brutal elbows! Tito needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Tito, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Tito is wobbling!
Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Shogun Rua can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tito looks to work from half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz tries to open Shogun's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tito Ortiz. Shogun is unable to cover himself now!
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua attempts to move to full guard
Shogun Rua manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tito's side.
Hard blow to Tito's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Shogun Rua regains full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Shogun Rua regains full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz hovers above Shogun
Shogun Rua stops him from throwing strikes.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun Rua launches a few punches to Tito's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tito tries to cover his face,
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito fires a barrage of punches at Shogun's head!
The punches go wide.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tito's side.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tito has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shogun Rua tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tito is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun grab one of Tito Ortiz's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Tito Ortiz landed hard on his back
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Tito Ortiz kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito tries to hit Shogun Rua with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shogun steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito Ortiz kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Tito Ortiz to stand up.
Tito Ortiz is on his feet again.
Tito Ortiz just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun may be in trouble!
Shogun Rua tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Tito's face
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shogun launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tito stops that one with his ribs!
Shogun steps backwards away from Tito Ortiz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shogun Rua goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Tito seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Tito's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Tito follows Shogun Rua
only to get counter punched in a big way! Tito needs to stop playing Shogun Rua's game or he'll get knocked out!
Tito pushes Shogun Rua and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shogun Rua takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Tito.
The kick just misses.
Shogun Rua and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shogun Rua is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Tito's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Shogun wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua slightly pushes Tito into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Incredible high kick!
Tito is worried!
Crushing shot to Tito's body! He's holding his side
Tito Ortiz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Tito stumbles backwards staggered and Shogun Rua launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Tito is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Tito's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua positions himself and tries to finish this!
Shogun Rua storms Tito Ortiz's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Tito Ortiz to defend himself!
Tito Ortiz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Tito's thigh
Loud pop!
Tito seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua positions himself and tries to finish this!
Shogun Rua storms Tito Ortiz's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Tito Ortiz to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Shogun Rua has left Tito laying flat on the mat!
Tito's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Chin
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (GnP) at 4:21 Round 3
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/64 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 575 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 12/15 (80%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/40 (68%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Great fight. Tito early, then Shogun, then both, then Shogun. And like a good story, the good guy wins in the end.