Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2015 19:50:18 GMT -5
Tito Ortiz shifts back and forth nervously.
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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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
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A solid combination from Shogun Rua
connects with Tito.
Tito looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tito.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua circles around Tito
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Tito!
Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun Rua throws an uppercut
Tito slips it.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's chin with an uppercut while Tito lands some great crosses.
Shogun Rua closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Tito's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tito is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shogun moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito looks to be in very good shape.
Tito Ortiz attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Tito's face with those brutal elbows! Tito needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
Tito anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Tito Ortiz's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
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 is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Shogun time to recover... 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid shot from Shogun Rua to the body.
Tito didn't like that.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito Ortiz attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun reels from the strikes.
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Incredible high kick!
Tito deflects and sidesteps.
Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
that stun Tito.
A wicked punch by Shogun Rua
rocks Tito!
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 throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz pushes Shogun Rua against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun Rua struggles not allowing Tito Ortiz improve his position.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
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 open guard over Shogun
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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tito blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tito blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Shogun Rua, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Tito looks to be in very good shape.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua charges at Tito throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Tito is rocked!
Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Tito blocks with confidence
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Some nice shots from Tito Ortiz
that stun Shogun.
Tito wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tito moves forward and holds Shogun
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua 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.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Shogun Rua!
That one almost breaks Tito's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito Ortiz launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
It lands flush with Shogun Rua's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Tito's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Tito Ortiz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Tito Ortiz is standing now.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shogun steps backwards away from Tito Ortiz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 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.
Shogun launches a few hard punches to Tito Ortiz's ribs!
Tito Ortiz's ribs shows the damage! Shogun Rua is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun tries to take Tito Ortiz down... Tito stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua launches a few punches...
Tito Ortiz dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tito into his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz is looking to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito tries to escape from the closed guard
Tito succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Shogun!
Tito Ortiz blocks
Shogun tries to grapple
Tito moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Tito, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Tito is wobbling!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Tito decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tito with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tito wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tito moves forward and holds Shogun
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tito Ortiz fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Shogun got hit in the abdomen, Shogun was holding his adbomen in pain
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tito and Shogun Rua are cliched up against the cage. Tito hammers Shogun face and hooks Shogun leg
Shogun Rua is on his back after that trip
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 3
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Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tito into his 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!
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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tito struggles and frees his leg!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
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 half guard over Tito
Shogun sits over his knees and pushes away Tito's leg!
Shogun Rua is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Shogun Rua looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Tito Ortiz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun moves on the ground
Shogun cannot take advantage in the ground
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
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 open guard over Tito
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
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 open guard over Tito
Shogun moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun Rua hovers above Tito
Tito Ortiz stops him from throwing strikes.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
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.
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Some big punches are landing!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Tito Ortiz struggles a bit before breaking Shogun's attemp of grappling
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tito has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shogun Rua 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.
Tito Ortiz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shogun Rua
well done Shogun falls hard on the mat
Tito is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Tito Ortiz steps back and allows Shogun to get back to his feet.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Some nice shots from Tito Ortiz
that stun Shogun.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tito Ortiz circles around Shogun
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Tito who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tito Ortiz embrace and tries to move away...
Tito Ortiz pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Tito catches an ankle and Shogun is tripped to the mat!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito tries to escape from closed guard...
Tito struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shogun misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
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's Nose is beginning to swell
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left Shogun staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz positions himself and tries to finish this!
Tito Ortiz storms Shogun Rua's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Shogun Rua to defend himself!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left cheek
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Shogun Rua is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Tito Ortiz turns out the lights for Shogun! What an astonishing KO by Tito!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Nose
Winner is Tito Ortiz by KO (GnP) at 4:56 Round 3
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/37 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 21/33 (64%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/23 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 344 s
OO, Another really good fight. 2 back to back now. Rua was dominating this one, and Ortiz was just not trying for takedowns. he had 2 in the first 2 rounds (well, until the very end of the 2nd - then he got a couple really quick and did some damage in doing so). Then in the 3rd, takedowns and GnP continued and he got it done. BOth in the red, both fought hard, good work gents.
Shogun Rua raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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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
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Shogun Rua can end the fight with his ground and pound.
A solid combination from Shogun Rua
connects with Tito.
Tito looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shogun Rua's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tito.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua circles around Tito
A right hand from Shogun Rua
surprises Tito!
Shogun Rua fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shogun Rua throws an uppercut
Tito slips it.
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's chin with an uppercut while Tito lands some great crosses.
Shogun Rua closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Shogun Rua moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Tito's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tito is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shogun moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Tito looks to be in very good shape.
Tito Ortiz attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz manages to switch to full guard.
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun Rua throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Tito's face with those brutal elbows! Tito needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
Tito anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Tito Ortiz's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
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 is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Shogun time to recover... 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid shot from Shogun Rua to the body.
Tito didn't like that.
The two exchange wildly
Shogun is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito Ortiz attempts to cut off Shogun with punches
Shogun reels from the strikes.
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Incredible high kick!
Tito deflects and sidesteps.
Some nice shots from Shogun Rua
that stun Tito.
A wicked punch by Shogun Rua
rocks Tito!
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 throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz pushes Shogun Rua against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shogun Rua struggles not allowing Tito Ortiz improve his position.
Shogun is trying to counter now!
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 open guard over Shogun
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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tito blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shogun tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shogun measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tito blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Shogun Rua, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Tito looks to be in very good shape.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shogun Rua charges at Tito throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Tito is rocked!
Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Tito blocks with confidence
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Some nice shots from Tito Ortiz
that stun Shogun.
Tito wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tito moves forward and holds Shogun
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun Rua 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.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Shogun Rua!
That one almost breaks Tito's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Tito Ortiz launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
It lands flush with Shogun Rua's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Tito's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Shogun Rua creates space and allows Tito Ortiz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Tito Ortiz is standing now.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shogun steps backwards away from Tito Ortiz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 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.
Shogun launches a few hard punches to Tito Ortiz's ribs!
Tito Ortiz's ribs shows the damage! Shogun Rua is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun tries to take Tito Ortiz down... Tito stumbles backwards and Shogun Rua launches a few punches...
Tito Ortiz dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tito into his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz is looking to pass Shogun Rua's guard...
Shogun Rua has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito tries to escape from the closed guard
Tito succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Tito is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shogun Rua, who is barely covering up!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Shogun
Shogun tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. 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 The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Shogun!
Tito Ortiz blocks
Shogun tries to grapple
Tito moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Shogun Rua has found an opening in the defense of Tito, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Tito is wobbling!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Tito decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Tito with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tito wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Tito moves forward and holds Shogun
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tito Ortiz fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Shogun got hit in the abdomen, Shogun was holding his adbomen in pain
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tito and Shogun Rua are cliched up against the cage. Tito hammers Shogun face and hooks Shogun leg
Shogun Rua is on his back after that trip
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Shogun Rua.
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Round 3
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Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shogun Rua is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tito into his 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!
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.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shogun's side.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Shogun tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tito struggles and frees his leg!
Shogun Rua is in half guard over Tito
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 half guard over Tito
Shogun sits over his knees and pushes away Tito's leg!
Shogun Rua is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Shogun Rua looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Tito Ortiz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun moves on the ground
Shogun cannot take advantage in the ground
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
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 open guard over Tito
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
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 open guard over Tito
Shogun moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
Shogun Rua hovers above Tito
Tito Ortiz stops him from throwing strikes.
Shogun clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
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.
Hard blow to Shogun's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Tito
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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Shogun!
Some big punches are landing!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Tito Ortiz struggles a bit before breaking Shogun's attemp of grappling
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tito has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Shogun Rua 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.
Tito Ortiz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shogun Rua
well done Shogun falls hard on the mat
Tito is standing while Shogun is on the ground on his back
Tito Ortiz steps back and allows Shogun to get back to his feet.
Shogun climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Some nice shots from Tito Ortiz
that stun Shogun.
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Left cheek
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tito Ortiz circles around Shogun
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch and launches himself over Shogun Rua
Great move by Tito who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Shogun doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tito Ortiz embrace and tries to move away...
Tito Ortiz pushes Shogun forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Tito catches an ankle and Shogun is tripped to the mat!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Shogun
Tito tries to escape from closed guard...
Tito struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Shogun Rua tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shogun misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
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's Nose is beginning to swell
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Tito drills Shogun Rua's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
That punishment by Tito Ortiz has left Shogun staggered! Tito Ortiz should try push forward now and finish this!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz positions himself and tries to finish this!
Tito Ortiz storms Shogun Rua's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Dan Miragliotta is asking Shogun Rua to defend himself!
Shogun has a small cut in his Left cheek
Shogun seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Shogun
Tito Ortiz Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Shogun Rua is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Tito Ortiz turns out the lights for Shogun! What an astonishing KO by Tito!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Nose
Winner is Tito Ortiz by KO (GnP) at 4:56 Round 3
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/37 (76%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 21/33 (64%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/23 (43%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 344 s
OO, Another really good fight. 2 back to back now. Rua was dominating this one, and Ortiz was just not trying for takedowns. he had 2 in the first 2 rounds (well, until the very end of the 2nd - then he got a couple really quick and did some damage in doing so). Then in the 3rd, takedowns and GnP continued and he got it done. BOth in the red, both fought hard, good work gents.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!