Post by The Sandmen on Aug 9, 2012 12:39:21 GMT -5
Tito Ortiz vs. Rampage Jackson
Ferocious staredown by Tito while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Quinton Jackson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Quinton Jackson today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tito Ortiz!
Rampage ducks under...
Quinton Jackson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Quinton Jackson charges at Tito throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Tito is rocked!
Shovel hook by Quinton Jackson
tags Tito.
Rampage tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rampage is clinching with Tito.
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz is clinching with Quinton Jackson's back against the fence, Tito tries a big elbow
Quinton Jackson blocks that one and force Tito Ortiz to come out with something better
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Quinton Jackson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Tito is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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 side mount over Quinton Jackson
Tito Ortiz looks to pass to mount...
Rampage creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quinton Jackson and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Quinton Jackson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Quinton Jackson
tags Tito.
Rampage moves forward looking for some action
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Tito moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Quinton Jackson checks the kick.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Quinton Jackson!
Tito ducks under...
Rampage decides to launch some tentative punches
Tito launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Rampage with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Quinton Jackson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tito goes down.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Tito
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over Rampage's face
Rampage shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Tito
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tito's being punished here!
Tito's Forehead is beginning to swell
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Tito
Rampage moves on the ground
Quinton Jackson moves to side mount
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Quinton Jackson storms over Tito with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tito Ortiz blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Tito.
Tito's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito has a small cut in his Chin
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito tries to stand up!
Rampage doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Rampage is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Tito's ribs.
Tito is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Rampage is looking to end this fight with strikes
Tito anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Tito
Terrible one sided match... Tito was not ready to fight a fighter of Quinton Jackson caliber.
Tito tries to move on the ground and shows Quinton Jackson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Tito's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tito's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Tito
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tito's being punished here!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Tito
Quinton Jackson tries to free his leg
Quinton Jackson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Tito's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Quinton Jackson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito is moving on the ground...
Rampage tries to counter Tito's moves on the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tito Ortiz. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean 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 2
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Solid shot from Tito Ortiz to the body.
Rampage blocks in time.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Rampage feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Chin
Tito fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rampage sprawls and remains on his feet.
Rampage lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Tito Ortiz! Brilliant slam!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Tito
Rampage positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tito's being punished here!
Tito's Nose is beginning to swell
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Tito
Rampage moves on the ground
Quinton Jackson moves to side mount
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Quinton Jackson hovers above Tito
Good punches to Tito's body.
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Tito was not intelligently defending himself!
Hard blow to Tito's mid-section, he seems hurt
Winner is Quinton Jackson by TKO (GnP) at 1:13 Round 2
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 198 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/32 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 198 s
All Rampage. Don't think Tito did a thing in round 1. Tito needs defence in some form, either KO resistance or health, cause he should have lasted longer, damage-wise. Even if it is a single-night tournament. He was fresh. Don't let him tell you otherwise. Jeez.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!