Post by The Sandmen on Apr 17, 2020 0:09:04 GMT -5
LYOTO MACHIDA!!!
Tito Ortiz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Lyoto Machida raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tito Ortiz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lyoto
Tito shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Tito grab one of Lyoto Machida's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Tito Ortiz throw Lyoto to the mat like a ragdoll
Tito is standing while Lyoto is on the ground on his back
Tito cartwheels towards Lyoto!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Lyoto Machida.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Lyoto
Tito delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Lyoto
Tito delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto Machida blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Lyoto is trying to counter now!
Lyoto Machida attempts to move to full guard
Lyoto Machida manages to switch to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Lyoto
Tito has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tito moves on the ground
Tito cannot take advantage in the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Lyoto
Tito Ortiz moves to better his position on the ground...
Tito Ortiz viciously slams hammer blows to Lyoto's face!
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Lyoto
Tito is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Lyoto
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Lyoto Machida can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tito looks to work from half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Lyoto
Tito holds Lyoto Machida and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Lyoto was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Lyoto
Tito sits over his knees and pushes away Lyoto's leg!
Tito Ortiz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Tito tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto Machida tries to roll to his side and trap Tito Ortiz in his guard...
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to escape from the full mount...
Tito Ortiz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Lyoto tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Tito Ortiz storms over Lyoto with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tito doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lyoto's face with his elbows!
Lyoto's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Lyoto Machida
Tito delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lyoto is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
This is over! That impact from Tito Ortiz has left Lyoto laying flat on the mat!
Lyoto's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lyoto has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Tito Ortiz by KO (Elbows) at 3:11 Round 1
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/28 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 147 s
Statistics: Lyoto Machida
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 159 s
Ortiz took advantage of this mystery match-making opportunity to get a big, big win here.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!