Post by The Sandmen on Mar 18, 2019 8:07:35 GMT -5
Rashad Evans is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Tito Ortiz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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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
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Tito Ortiz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tito
Tito tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Tito uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tito
Evans 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!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tito
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Tito Ortiz's guard...
Rashad Evans forces Tito Ortiz to open his guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tito
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
Rashad Evans 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tito Ortiz. 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.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rashad Evans chases Tito and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Tito steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Tito has a small cut in his Right cheek
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tito has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Tito is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch to Rashad Evans ribs and the tries to trip him
Evans loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans pushes Tito Ortiz against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Tito's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Tito's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Evans is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tito Ortiz just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tito tries a flying knee towards Rashad Evans's chest
what a move the impact sents Evans to the fence
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evans is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Tito's jaw!
Tito Ortiz and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Tito Ortiz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Tito stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Tito Ortiz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Tito stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes Tito Ortiz against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Tito's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Tito has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tito doesn't stop bleeding.
Tito Ortiz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Evans is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tito Ortiz just can't get away!
Tito Ortiz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evans tries to take Tito Ortiz to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Tito is with is back on the ground now.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tito
You can see Tito's blood making stains in the mat.
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Tito Ortiz closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Deep breaths from Tito Ortiz who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
Evans blocks those punches
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tito's face!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is a bloody mess!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tito Ortiz
Solid shots!
Tito has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tito Ortiz 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 Evans's moves.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Rashad Evans looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Evans catch Tito Ortiz's right arm and tries a kimura
Tito Hyper-extended his arm
Evans is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Rashad Evans appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Tito Ortiz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans suddenly holds Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
Tito can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tito's side.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Rashad Evans has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tito goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tito
Rashad Evans pushes Tito Ortiz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Evans jumps and tries to free his leg! Tito doesn't allow this but Rashad Evans is able to get half guard here.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Tito.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz 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 Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans tries to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Evans 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!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Mouth
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Rashad Evans looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is a bloody mess!
Tito tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Tito Ortiz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tito tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Evans goes for an armbar!
Tito Ortiz taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Rashad Evans by Submission (Armbar) at 2:05 Round 2
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 18/28 (64%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/19 (89%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 243 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 243 s
Tito is sad. As was his performance. Or lack thereof.
Tito Ortiz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans attempts a sweep single...
Rashad Evans catches Tito Ortiz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Evans.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tito
Tito tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Tito uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tito
Evans 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!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Tito
Rashad Evans looks to posture up and open Tito Ortiz's guard...
Rashad Evans forces Tito Ortiz to open his guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tito
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
Rashad Evans 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tito Ortiz. 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.
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Rashad Evans chases Tito and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Tito steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Tito has a small cut in his Right cheek
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tito has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Tito is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch to Rashad Evans ribs and the tries to trip him
Evans loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evans pushes Tito Ortiz against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Tito's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Tito's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Evans is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tito Ortiz just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tito tries a flying knee towards Rashad Evans's chest
what a move the impact sents Evans to the fence
Evans studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evans is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Tito's jaw!
Tito Ortiz and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Tito Ortiz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Tito stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes off of Tito Ortiz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Tito stumbles backwards but Rashad Evans chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evans pushes Tito Ortiz against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Tito's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Tito has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tito doesn't stop bleeding.
Tito Ortiz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Evans is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tito Ortiz just can't get away!
Tito Ortiz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Evans is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evans tries to take Tito Ortiz to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Tito is with is back on the ground now.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tito
You can see Tito's blood making stains in the mat.
Evans tries to jump to side mount.
Tito Ortiz closed his guard around Rashad Evans.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Deep breaths from Tito Ortiz who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
Evans blocks those punches
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tito's face!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is a bloody mess!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tito Ortiz
Solid shots!
Tito has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tito Ortiz 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 Evans's moves.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Rashad Evans looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Evans catch Tito Ortiz's right arm and tries a kimura
Tito Hyper-extended his arm
Evans is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Rashad Evans appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Tito Ortiz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Evans suddenly holds Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
Tito can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rashad Evans!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tito's side.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Rashad Evans has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tito goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Tito
Rashad Evans pushes Tito Ortiz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Evans jumps and tries to free his leg! Tito doesn't allow this but Rashad Evans is able to get half guard here.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans aggressively and repeatedly punches Tito.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz 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 Evans's moves.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans tries to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Evans 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!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Mouth
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Rashad Evans looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is a bloody mess!
Tito tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Tito Ortiz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tito tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Evans goes for an armbar!
Tito Ortiz taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Rashad Evans by Submission (Armbar) at 2:05 Round 2
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 18/28 (64%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/19 (89%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 243 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 243 s
Tito is sad. As was his performance. Or lack thereof.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!