Post by The Sandmen on Jun 30, 2015 9:19:32 GMT -5
Tito Ortiz looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Anthony Johnson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Tito Ortiz and Anthony Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tito Ortiz and Rumble engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tito's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Forehead
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 Rumble
Tito tries to open up Anthony Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
Anthony Johnson wraps his arms around Tito's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Tito's ribs.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rumble
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Anthony Johnson regains full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rumble
Tito Ortiz storms over Rumble with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anthony Johnson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rumble is trying to counter now!
Tito is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Rumble delivers a few accurate elbows!
Tito is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Tito's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Mouth
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Tito staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Rumble is in rear mount over Tito
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rumble 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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Tito to try and defend better.
Tito seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz looks rattled! Anthony Johnson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Tito Ortiz is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Tito's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rumble is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson steps back and allows Tito to get back to his feet.
Tito climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Nice punch by Tito Ortiz
that nearly tags Rumble.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Johnson swings...
hard impact to Tito's face!
Tito has a small cut in his Left eye
Tito doesn't stop bleeding.
A wicked punch by Anthony Johnson
rocks Tito!
Oh! Down goes Tito! Anthony Johnson knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Anthony Johnson really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Tito's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punch) at 3:05 Round 1
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 90 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 76 s
Rumble dominated this. TIto was unable to get anything going GnP wise.
Anthony Johnson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Tito Ortiz and Anthony Johnson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tito Ortiz and Rumble engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Tito's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Forehead
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 Rumble
Tito tries to open up Anthony Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
Anthony Johnson wraps his arms around Tito's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Tito's ribs.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rumble
Rumble tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rumble
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Anthony Johnson's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Anthony Johnson regains full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rumble
Tito Ortiz storms over Rumble with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Anthony Johnson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Rumble is trying to counter now!
Tito is in closed guard... Rumble tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Anthony Johnson is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Rumble delivers a few accurate elbows!
Tito is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Tito's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Mouth
That punishment by Anthony Johnson has left Tito staggered! Anthony Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Rumble is in rear mount over Tito
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Rumble 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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Anthony Johnson
that forces Tito to try and defend better.
Tito seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz looks rattled! Anthony Johnson sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Tito Ortiz is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Tito's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Rumble is standing while Tito is on the ground on his back
Anthony Johnson steps back and allows Tito to get back to his feet.
Tito climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Nice punch by Tito Ortiz
that nearly tags Rumble.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Anthony Johnson swings...
hard impact to Tito's face!
Tito has a small cut in his Left eye
Tito doesn't stop bleeding.
A wicked punch by Anthony Johnson
rocks Tito!
Oh! Down goes Tito! Anthony Johnson knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Anthony Johnson really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Tito's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Anthony Johnson by KO (Punch) at 3:05 Round 1
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/10 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 90 s
Statistics: Anthony Johnson
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 76 s
Rumble dominated this. TIto was unable to get anything going GnP wise.
This is complete bullshit. 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!