Post by The Sandmen on May 16, 2018 0:02:20 GMT -5
Tito Ortiz is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Stipe Miocic 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Miocic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miocic looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
Tito is on the receiving end of a great combo by Miocic.
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Nose
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Miocic feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Middle kick from Miocic.
The kick just misses.
Tito is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tito Ortiz!
Miocic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Miocic seems staggered and Tito Ortiz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tito Ortiz goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Tito only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Stipe Miocic tries a hook to the body
and hits Tito ribs hard
Miocic throws a low kick
Tito Ortiz blocks.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Tito moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miocic with a double overhooks!
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 Miocic
Stipe Miocic 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.
Miocic misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito moves on the ground
Tito cannot take advantage in the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to move on the ground and shows Tito Ortiz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miocic's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Miocic has a small cut in his Forehead
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Tito moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Miocic 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 ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic 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 Miocic
Miocic tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Tito Ortiz pushes Stipe Miocic against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tito jumps and tries to free his leg! Miocic doesn't allow this but Tito Ortiz is able to get half guard here.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Miocic
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over Miocic's face
Miocic shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Miocic
Miocic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Stipe Miocic attempts to move to full guard
Stipe Miocic manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Tito launches a barrage of elbows over Miocic's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miocic doesn't fight back!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic 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 open guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stipe Miocic. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miocic decides to launch some tentative punches
Tito launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Miocic with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tito tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Tito is clinching with Miocic.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic tries to take Tito Ortiz down... Tito stumbles backwards and Stipe Miocic launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Tito's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic pushes Tito Ortiz againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Tito cannot escape Stipe Miocic's clinch! Stipe Miocic is just brutalizing Tito with punches time and time again!
Tito's Nose is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic tries to take Tito Ortiz down... Tito stumbles backwards and Stipe Miocic launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Tito's jaw!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic launches a few hard punches to Tito Ortiz's ribs!
Tito Ortiz's ribs shows the damage! Stipe Miocic is working his opponent ribs!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tito moves forward looking for some action
Stipe Miocic struggles a bit before breaking Tito's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Miocic throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
Tito seems staggered and Stipe Miocic runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stipe Miocic seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Stipe Miocic and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tito ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tito moves forward looking for some action
Stipe Miocic doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tito
Miocic shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stipe Miocic tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Tito Ortiz
well done Tito falls hard on the mat
Miocic is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Miocic launches a kick to Tito's thigh
Loud pop!
Miocic is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Miocic shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Miocic launches a kick to Tito's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Miocic is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tito Ortiz launches an up-kick intended for Stipe Miocic's head...
Miocic leans out of the way.
Miocic is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Miocic moves backwards and gestures for Tito Ortiz to stand up.
Tito Ortiz is on his feet again.
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
2:20 Round 2 and Miocic is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Miocic dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Tito from the ground!
Tito's Chin is beginning to swell
Tito has a small cut in his Chin
Tito steps backwards away from Stipe Miocic. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Miocic looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
Tito is on the receiving end of a great combo by Miocic.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Tito stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stipe Miocic is coming in again!
Stipe Miocic landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Tito is down! Tito has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Stipe Miocic!
Tito's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Nose
Winner is Stipe Miocic by KO (Punch) at 3:03 Round 2
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 161 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 126 s
Stipe Miocic 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 Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Miocic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miocic looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
Tito is on the receiving end of a great combo by Miocic.
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Nose
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Miocic feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Middle kick from Miocic.
The kick just misses.
Tito is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tito Ortiz!
Miocic is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Miocic seems staggered and Tito Ortiz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tito Ortiz goes with a looping right hand while Stipe Miocic jumps back and jabs
Tito only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Stipe Miocic tries a hook to the body
and hits Tito ribs hard
Miocic throws a low kick
Tito Ortiz blocks.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Tito moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miocic with a double overhooks!
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 Miocic
Stipe Miocic 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.
Miocic misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito moves on the ground
Tito cannot take advantage in the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic tries to move on the ground and shows Tito Ortiz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miocic's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Miocic has a small cut in his Forehead
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Tito moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Stipe Miocic to fight back!
Miocic 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 ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic 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 Miocic
Miocic tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Tito Ortiz pushes Stipe Miocic against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tito jumps and tries to free his leg! Miocic doesn't allow this but Tito Ortiz is able to get half guard here.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Miocic
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over Miocic's face
Miocic shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Miocic
Miocic is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Stipe Miocic attempts to move to full guard
Stipe Miocic manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Tito launches a barrage of elbows over Miocic's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Miocic doesn't fight back!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Miocic
Miocic 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 open guard over Miocic
Stipe Miocic 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Stipe Miocic. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miocic decides to launch some tentative punches
Tito launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Miocic with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tito tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Tito is clinching with Miocic.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic tries to take Tito Ortiz down... Tito stumbles backwards and Stipe Miocic launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Tito's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic pushes Tito Ortiz againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Tito cannot escape Stipe Miocic's clinch! Stipe Miocic is just brutalizing Tito with punches time and time again!
Tito's Nose is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic tries to take Tito Ortiz down... Tito stumbles backwards and Stipe Miocic launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Tito's jaw!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miocic launches a few hard punches to Tito Ortiz's ribs!
Tito Ortiz's ribs shows the damage! Stipe Miocic is working his opponent ribs!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tito moves forward looking for some action
Stipe Miocic struggles a bit before breaking Tito's attemp of grappling
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Miocic throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Stipe Miocic goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
Tito seems staggered and Stipe Miocic runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Stipe Miocic seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Stipe Miocic and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tito ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tito moves forward looking for some action
Stipe Miocic doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Stipe Miocic leans forwards and tries to grapple with Tito
Miocic shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stipe Miocic tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Tito Ortiz
well done Tito falls hard on the mat
Miocic is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Miocic launches a kick to Tito's thigh
Loud pop!
Miocic is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Miocic shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Miocic launches a kick to Tito's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Miocic is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tito Ortiz launches an up-kick intended for Stipe Miocic's head...
Miocic leans out of the way.
Miocic is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Miocic moves backwards and gestures for Tito Ortiz to stand up.
Tito Ortiz is on his feet again.
Stipe Miocic takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
2:20 Round 2 and Miocic is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Miocic dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Tito from the ground!
Tito's Chin is beginning to swell
Tito has a small cut in his Chin
Tito steps backwards away from Stipe Miocic. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Miocic looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
Tito is on the receiving end of a great combo by Miocic.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Tito stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Stipe Miocic is coming in again!
Stipe Miocic landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Tito is down! Tito has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Stipe Miocic!
Tito's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Nose
Winner is Stipe Miocic by KO (Punch) at 3:03 Round 2
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 12/21 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 161 s
Statistics: Stipe Miocic
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 9/14 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 126 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!