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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz's entrance music is Break Stuff. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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187 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Rose!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Ortiz finds it's target.
Ortiz moves away from the strike by Rose.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Rose. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rose.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ortiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rose is looking to improve his position but Ortiz isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortiz lands a big shot there that rocks Rose but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rose is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ortiz working Rose over with strikes here.
Ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
Ortiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rose holds on for dear life.
Ortiz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rose turns into him and now he's in Ortiz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rose preventing the sweep.
Ortiz working for a triangle but Rose defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose wanted to stand there but Ortiz had control of the position.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rose looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
Ortiz shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rose scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Rose throws a right and a left that Ortiz avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ortiz rather than just go for the knockout.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Rose.
Ortiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose throws a front kick that sends Ortiz stumbling back into the cage.
Ortiz closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.
Ortiz wants the takedown. Rose is fighting it off but Ortiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rose's guard against the cage.
Ortiz throws and elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortiz's guard. Nice move by Rose!
Rose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Rose will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Ortiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Ortiz persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose throws a body punch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortiz drops his hands momentarily and Rose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rose goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tito Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose throws an overhand right that drops Ortiz like a sack of potatoes! Rose dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Rose!
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hype
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pop
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