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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gravid Doughie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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192 cm
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192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gravid Doughie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doughie shoots in and bounces Ortiz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ortiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doughie.
Doughie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Doughie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doughie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doughie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doughie wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Doughie is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doughie trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doughie looking for a sweep. Not yet Doughie, not yet.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Doughie keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doughie has his takedown stuffed
and Ortiz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Doughie's guard now.
Ortiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortiz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Doughie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ortiz has Doughie in his guard.
Ortiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doughie.
Doughie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz is trying to control the position but Doughie postures up.
Doughie throws and elbow that misses. Ortiz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doughie's guard. Nice move by Ortiz!
Doughie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doughie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doughie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ortiz throws and elbow that misses. Doughie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortiz's guard. Nice move by Doughie!
Doughie throws a strike but Ortiz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ortiz throws a strike but Doughie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doughie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doughie postures up in Ortiz's guard and throws a big left but Ortiz blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doughie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doughie.
Doughie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ortiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ortiz throws a strike aimed at the side of Doughie's head but Doughie avoids it well.
Ortiz tries to score with some ground and pound. Doughie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doughie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortiz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doughie's guard.
Doughie controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
Ortiz drops back looking for a leg! Doughie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doughie manages to kick Ortiz off! Ortiz jumps back into Doughie's guard.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doughie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doughie is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortiz postures up in Doughie's guard and throws a big left but Doughie blocks it.
Ortiz preventing the sweep.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Doughie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doughie wants to sweep here but Ortiz controlling him for the moment.
Ortiz trying to control but Doughie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ortiz preventing the sweep.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doughie is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Doughie shoots and misses
and Ortiz counters with a shoot takedown. Doughie fights it but they end up in guard.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Doughie keeps moving.
Doughie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ortiz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Doughie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ortiz, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doughie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doughie throws a strike but Ortiz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doughie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doughie working a defensive guard here.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doughie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doughie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Doughie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ortiz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Doughie!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that second round.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Doughie tries for a takedown but Ortiz circles away easily
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doughie won't be happy with that.
Doughie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ortiz is thwarting Doughie's attempts to control the position.
Doughie is looking to improve his position.
Doughie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortiz wants to pass to mount but Doughie is defending the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doughie tries for a takedown but Ortiz circles away easily
and Ortiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Doughie has wrist control.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortiz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Doughie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ortiz, into his guard.
Ortiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Doughie tries to pass.
Doughie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doughie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doughie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doughie thows a big elbow that misses.
Doughie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Doughie misses with a takedown attempt
so Ortiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gravid Doughie.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Doughie keeps moving.
Ortiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Doughie keeps moving.
Ortiz stays in close to Doughie's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doughie working a defensive guard here.
Doughie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Doughie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doughie with a poor takedown
and Ortiz counters with a shoot takedown. Doughie fights it but they end up in guard.
Ortiz trying to control but Doughie is working from the bottom.
Gravid Doughie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doughie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortiz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz!
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energy
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RATING
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