Post by The Sandmen on Mar 6, 2012 15:51:35 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Tito Ortiz chants all around the place!
Bas Rutten looks very relaxed.
Tito Ortiz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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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Bas Rutten and Tito Ortiz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tito is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Bas Rutten put Tito in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Tito sits over his knees and pushes away El Guapo's leg!
Tito Ortiz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Good looking punches from Tito Ortiz on the ground
They could take their toll on El Guapo.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Good looking punches from Tito Ortiz on the ground
They could take their toll on El Guapo.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bas Rutten 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 side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Tito Ortiz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over El Guapo
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over El Guapo
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Forehead
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 El Guapo's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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.
Bas Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tito Ortiz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch and launches himself over Bas Rutten
Great move by Tito who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Tito's face, followed by knees to the body from Bas Rutten!
Bang! Tito can take many more shots like that!
Tito's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Tito has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to El Guapo's face while in the clinch!
El Guapo can't take many more shots like those!
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tito is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo struggles and launches a few punches to Tito's head
Those punches are hitting! Tito covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Tito takes a break to breathe while holding Bas Rutten.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows El Guapo time to recover... 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.
Nice punch by Tito Ortiz
that nearly tags El Guapo.
Tito misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Low kick by Bas Rutten to maintain his distance.
That hits Tito Ortiz's ankle
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
El Guapo showing excellent timing, blasts Tito Ortiz with a right hand.
Great hook by Bas Rutten! Tito Ortiz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
El Guapo is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Tito's guard.
Tito didn't see that coming. El Guapo is in open guard over Tito now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Tito
El Guapo moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Tito
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give El Guapo time to recover. Bas Rutten seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Bas Rutten
that forces Tito to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Mouth
El Guapo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Tito's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Bas Rutten for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Tito time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tito leads with a punch
Bas Rutten evades but whiffs with a counter.
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
El Guapo throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Tito's face.
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Round 2
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Tito is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Tito Ortiz
Tito misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten swings...
hard impact to Tito's face!
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Tito seems to be done!
Tito's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Lightning fast low kick from El Guapo!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
This is bad! Tito is just pounding on Bas Rutten's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
El Guapo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
El Guapo suddenly holds Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
Tito can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Bas Rutten!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as El Guapo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tito is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten sits up and gets an arm around Tito's neck!
Tito pushes Bas Rutten back to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Bas Rutten regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Tito is in now. Bas Rutten is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bas Rutten throws an uppercut
Tito slips it.
El Guapo misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch and launches himself over El Guapo!
Nice move by Tito who clinches and pushes El Guapo against the cage
Tito Ortiz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
El Guapo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces El Guapo's back to the fence, without delay Tito charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence El Guapo will be sent flying
El Guapo's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right eye
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tito is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo throws some knees to the thighs of Tito Ortiz while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Tito who knows how to block them
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tito wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tito is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tito is launching some bone breaking punches to El Guapo's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Bas Rutten's eyes.
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bas Rutten 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 Bas Rutten
The fighters are clinching.
Tito doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Bas Rutten embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tito who put distance between them
Crisp uppercut by Tito followed by a hard jab
Bas Rutten stumbles back.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Tito wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tito moves forward and holds El Guapo
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting El Guapo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Tito grapple with Bas Rutten and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Bas Rutten falls hard on the mat with Tito Ortiz on top of him
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tito blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito Ortiz hovers above El Guapo
Good punches to El Guapo's body.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tito Ortiz hovers above El Guapo
Good punches to El Guapo's body.
Hard blow to El Guapo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up El Guapo's face with those brutal elbows! El Guapo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
El Guapo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 half guard over El Guapo
Terrible one sided match... El Guapo was not ready to fight a fighter of Tito Ortiz caliber.
El Guapo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tito struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 closed guard over El Guapo
Tito tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tito Ortiz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Tito Ortiz was tooling Bas Rutten for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Bas Rutten lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Tito uses his strength to keep Tito at a disadvantage
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo's Left eye is beginning to swell
El Guapo has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left El Guapo staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten 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 side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Tito Ortiz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tito throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bas Rutten
Solid shots!
El Guapo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Tito sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give El Guapo time to recover. Bas Rutten seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tito into his guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Tito fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
This is bad! Tito is just pounding on Bas Rutten's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! El Guapo was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Tito Ortiz by TKO (GnP) at 2:35 Round 3
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/13 (54%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 420 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 17/20 (85%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 35/38 (92%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 433 s
El Guapo had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec).
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Tito Ortiz. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Bas Rutten looks very relaxed.
Tito Ortiz is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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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Bas Rutten and Tito Ortiz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tito is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Bas Rutten put Tito in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Tito sits over his knees and pushes away El Guapo's leg!
Tito Ortiz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Good looking punches from Tito Ortiz on the ground
They could take their toll on El Guapo.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Good looking punches from Tito Ortiz on the ground
They could take their toll on El Guapo.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bas Rutten 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 side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Tito Ortiz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over El Guapo
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over El Guapo
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Forehead
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 El Guapo's moves.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Bas Rutten. 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.
Bas Rutten shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tito Ortiz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch and launches himself over Bas Rutten
Great move by Tito who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Tito's face, followed by knees to the body from Bas Rutten!
Bang! Tito can take many more shots like that!
Tito's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Tito has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to El Guapo's face while in the clinch!
El Guapo can't take many more shots like those!
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tito is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
El Guapo struggles and launches a few punches to Tito's head
Those punches are hitting! Tito covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Tito takes a break to breathe while holding Bas Rutten.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows El Guapo time to recover... 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.
Nice punch by Tito Ortiz
that nearly tags El Guapo.
Tito misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Low kick by Bas Rutten to maintain his distance.
That hits Tito Ortiz's ankle
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
El Guapo showing excellent timing, blasts Tito Ortiz with a right hand.
Great hook by Bas Rutten! Tito Ortiz is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
El Guapo is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Bas Rutten opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Tito's guard.
Tito didn't see that coming. El Guapo is in open guard over Tito now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Tito
El Guapo moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Tito
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give El Guapo time to recover. Bas Rutten seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Bas Rutten
that forces Tito to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Mouth
El Guapo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Tito's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Bas Rutten for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Tito time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tito leads with a punch
Bas Rutten evades but whiffs with a counter.
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
El Guapo throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
The cutman is working on Tito's face.
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Round 2
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Tito is holding Bas Rutten's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Tito Ortiz
Tito misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten swings...
hard impact to Tito's face!
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Tito seems to be done!
Tito's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Lightning fast low kick from El Guapo!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is cooling the fight on the ground
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
This is bad! Tito is just pounding on Bas Rutten's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
El Guapo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
El Guapo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
El Guapo suddenly holds Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
Tito can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Bas Rutten!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as El Guapo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tito is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Bas Rutten, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten sits up and gets an arm around Tito's neck!
Tito pushes Bas Rutten back to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Bas Rutten regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Tito is in now. Bas Rutten is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Bas Rutten throws an uppercut
Tito slips it.
El Guapo misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch and launches himself over El Guapo!
Nice move by Tito who clinches and pushes El Guapo against the cage
Tito Ortiz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
El Guapo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces El Guapo's back to the fence, without delay Tito charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence El Guapo will be sent flying
El Guapo's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right eye
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tito is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
El Guapo throws some knees to the thighs of Tito Ortiz while in the clinch
Nothing to worry about for Tito who knows how to block them
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Tito wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Bas Rutten tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Tito is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tito is launching some bone breaking punches to El Guapo's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Bas Rutten's eyes.
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Bas Rutten 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 Bas Rutten
The fighters are clinching.
Tito doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Bas Rutten embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Tito who put distance between them
Crisp uppercut by Tito followed by a hard jab
Bas Rutten stumbles back.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Tito wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tito moves forward and holds El Guapo
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting El Guapo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Tito grapple with Bas Rutten and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Bas Rutten falls hard on the mat with Tito Ortiz on top of him
El Guapo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tito blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito Ortiz hovers above El Guapo
Good punches to El Guapo's body.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Tito Ortiz hovers above El Guapo
Good punches to El Guapo's body.
Hard blow to El Guapo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to stand up!
Tito doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up El Guapo's face with those brutal elbows! El Guapo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
El Guapo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 half guard over El Guapo
Terrible one sided match... El Guapo was not ready to fight a fighter of Tito Ortiz caliber.
El Guapo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tito struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Tito Ortiz catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tito.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 closed guard over El Guapo
Tito tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tito Ortiz fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Tito Ortiz was tooling Bas Rutten for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Bas Rutten lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
El Guapo tries to show some ground skills
Tito uses his strength to keep Tito at a disadvantage
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Tito leans back...
He clobbers Bas Rutten's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
El Guapo's Left eye is beginning to swell
El Guapo has a small cut in his Left eye
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left El Guapo staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten 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 side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Tito Ortiz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Tito throws a few hammer fists to the face of Bas Rutten
Solid shots!
El Guapo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
El Guapo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Tito sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over El Guapo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give El Guapo time to recover. Bas Rutten seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tito into his guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over El Guapo
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over El Guapo
Tito fires a barrage of punches at El Guapo's head!
This is bad! Tito is just pounding on Bas Rutten's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! El Guapo was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Tito Ortiz by TKO (GnP) at 2:35 Round 3
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/13 (54%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 420 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 17/20 (85%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 35/38 (92%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 433 s
El Guapo had some absorbing moments and he contributed to the enjoyment of the people here at Colisée Pepsi (Quebec, City Quebec).
Superb display of technique and MMA knowledge by Tito Ortiz. This man can sell the PPV all on his own.
MMA internet sites are about to explode! What an awesome fight!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!