Post by The Sandmen on Sept 26, 2012 18:09:35 GMT -5
Shogun Rua shifts back and forth nervously.
Tito Ortiz looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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Shogun and Tito move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tito Ortiz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Tito Ortiz.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shogun throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Tito followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Shogun Rua 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Tito Ortiz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Shogun Rua tries to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Shogun Rua passes momentarily but Tito Ortiz regains full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
deflected by Tito.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Shogun is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Tito tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Tito's ribs.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
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 full mount over Shogun Rua
Tito tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tito Ortiz controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:05 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.
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.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
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.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tito Ortiz
Solid shots!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Shogun Rua pushes Tito's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Tito is in trouble now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Tito Ortiz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Tito Ortiz, who is barely covering up!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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 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.
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 4:50 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.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
Tito is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Tito Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Blocked by Shogun.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito is moving on the ground...
Shogun tries to counter Tito's moves on the ground.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
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
Tito Ortiz aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
Good job by Shogun blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz hovers above Shogun
Shogun Rua stops him from throwing strikes.
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,
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Tito Ortiz on the ground
deflected by Shogun.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shogun holds Tito Ortiz arms and counters his opponent punches.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tito Ortiz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tito 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) is cheering him!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Shogun Rua put Tito in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shogun wraps his legs while he holds Tito Ortiz's head... Tight guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Tito blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tito.
Crisp uppercut by Tito followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Nice punches from Tito Ortiz.
Shogun staggers backwards. Tito wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Tito Ortiz blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz moves to better his position on the ground...
Tito Ortiz viciously slams hammer blows to Shogun's face!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
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
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 Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Tito Ortiz gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
Tito holds Shogun Rua arms and counters his opponent punches.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
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 full mount over Shogun Rua
Tito fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun hold his own hand and breaks Tito's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tito Ortiz.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
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,
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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Shogun!
Tito Ortiz blocks
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Tito is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tito Ortiz looks to pass to mount...
Tito slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Tito sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun's Nose is beginning to swell
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua 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
Tito tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Shogun
that lands on Tito Ortiz's leg.
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Tito with punches
Tito avoids getting cornered.
Some counter punches against Tito Ortiz
almost hit him as he moves away.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tito moves backwards and circles around Shogun Rua.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tito takes a break to breathe while holding Shogun Rua.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shogun moves backwards and Tito Ortiz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Tito's legs repeatedly.
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
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito Ortiz can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
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
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 is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full 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 Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
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 3:20 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
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,
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Tito Ortiz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Shogun fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
Tito holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Tito's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shogun Rua.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Tito who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua has seen better days.
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.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tito Ortiz rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Tito is in rear mount over Shogun
Tito tries to get a hook in!
Shogun rolls on the ground and manages to get a 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
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Shogun put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shogun's face with those brutal elbows! Shogun needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Tito and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tito Ortiz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Shogun Rua pushes away Tito trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tito doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun and Tito Ortiz are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Tito stays on his feet
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito Ortiz grapple with Shogun Rua and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tito Ortiz aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Shogun Rua's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Tito blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tito Ortiz looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Tito Ortiz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Tito Ortiz moves to better his position on the ground...
Tito Ortiz viciously slams hammer blows to Shogun's face!
Shogun's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua 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 full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tito gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Shogun Rua! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Shogun Rua doesn't defend himself!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Tito tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tito Ortiz controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Tito Ortiz! Shogun seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Shogun's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Nose
Winner is Tito Ortiz by TKO (GnP) at 2:17 Round 4
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/37 (43%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 15/17 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 41/75 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 756 s
A pretty back and forth fight. Stupid Tito.
Tito Ortiz looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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Shogun and Tito move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tito Ortiz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Tito Ortiz.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shogun throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by Tito followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Shogun Rua 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Shogun Rua.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Shogun Rua attempts a sweep single...
Shogun Rua catches Tito Ortiz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shogun.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Shogun Rua tries to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Shogun Rua passes momentarily but Tito Ortiz regains full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Good looking punches from Shogun Rua on the ground
deflected by Tito.
Shogun Rua gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Shogun is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Tito tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Tito's ribs.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
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 full mount over Shogun Rua
Tito tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tito Ortiz controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shogun tries to escape from the closed guard
Shogun succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun Rua tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shogun looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:05 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.
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.
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
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.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Shogun Rua to fight back!
Shogun throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tito Ortiz
Solid shots!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Shogun Rua pushes Tito's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shogun who is in full mount! Tito is in trouble now!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Tito Ortiz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Tito Ortiz, who is barely covering up!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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 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.
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 4:50 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.
Shogun blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
Tito is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Tito Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shogun is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shogun Rua
Blocked by Shogun.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito is moving on the ground...
Shogun tries to counter Tito's moves on the ground.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Shogun Rua tries to take advantage...
Shogun tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
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
Tito Ortiz aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
Good job by Shogun blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz hovers above Shogun
Shogun Rua stops him from throwing strikes.
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,
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Good looking punches from Tito Ortiz on the ground
deflected by Shogun.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shogun holds Tito Ortiz arms and counters his opponent punches.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tito Ortiz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Tito 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) is cheering him!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to show some ground skills
Shogun Rua put Tito in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shogun wraps his legs while he holds Tito Ortiz's head... Tight guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Tito blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tito.
Crisp uppercut by Tito followed by a hard jab
Shogun Rua stumbles back.
Nice punches from Tito Ortiz.
Shogun staggers backwards. Tito wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua tries a middle kick
Tito Ortiz blocks and steps away.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Shogun Rua's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
Crushing shot to Shogun's body! He's holding his side
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz moves to better his position on the ground...
Tito Ortiz viciously slams hammer blows to Shogun's face!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
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
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 Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Tito Ortiz gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in closed guard over Tito
Shogun gets a good position on the ground. ..
Tito holds Shogun Rua arms and counters his opponent punches.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shogun Rua!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
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 full mount over Shogun Rua
Tito fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shogun Rua's arm and tries an armbar!
Shogun hold his own hand and breaks Tito's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tito Ortiz.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
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,
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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Shogun!
Tito Ortiz blocks
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Tito is holding Shogun Rua's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tito Ortiz looks to pass to mount...
Tito slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Shogun Rua.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Tito sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shogun's Nose is beginning to swell
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua 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
Tito tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Shogun
that lands on Tito Ortiz's leg.
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Tito with punches
Tito avoids getting cornered.
Some counter punches against Tito Ortiz
almost hit him as he moves away.
Shogun tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tito moves backwards and circles around Shogun Rua.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Tito takes a break to breathe while holding Shogun Rua.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shogun moves backwards and Tito Ortiz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shogun fires low kicks
punishing Tito's legs repeatedly.
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
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito Ortiz can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
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
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 is in closed guard... Shogun tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full 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 Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
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 3:20 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
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,
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shogun Rua controls the situation despite Tito Ortiz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Shogun fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
Tito holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Tito's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shogun Rua.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Shogun Rua manages to switch to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz pushes Shogun's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Tito who is in full mount! Shogun is in trouble now!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua has seen better days.
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.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Shogun Rua tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tito Ortiz rolls Shogun Rua to his stomach and takes his back!
Tito is in rear mount over Shogun
Tito tries to get a hook in!
Shogun rolls on the ground and manages to get a 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
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Shogun put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shogun's face with those brutal elbows! Shogun needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Tito and Shogun circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tito Ortiz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Shogun Rua pushes away Tito trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tito doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shogun Rua
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun and Tito Ortiz are cliched up against the cage. Shogun steps for a throw
Tito stays on his feet
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito Ortiz grapple with Shogun Rua and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tito Ortiz aggressively and repeatedly punches Shogun.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Shogun Rua's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shogun's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun launches a few weak punches
Tito blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Shogun Rua
Tito Ortiz looks to mount Shogun Rua...
Tito Ortiz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Tito Ortiz moves to better his position on the ground...
Tito Ortiz viciously slams hammer blows to Shogun's face!
Shogun's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shogun Rua 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 full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun tries to escape from the full mount...
Shogun struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Tito gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Shogun Rua! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Shogun Rua doesn't defend himself!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
You can see Shogun's blood making stains in the mat.
Tito tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tito Ortiz controls the situation despite Shogun Rua efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Shogun Rua
Shogun Rua is a bloody mess!
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Tito Ortiz! Shogun seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Shogun's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Nose
Winner is Tito Ortiz by TKO (GnP) at 2:17 Round 4
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 3/13 (23%)
Kicks 6/8 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/37 (43%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 756 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 15/17 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 41/75 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 756 s
A pretty back and forth fight. Stupid Tito.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!