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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ortiz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Break Stuff. Carlos Jos Ricci told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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186 cm
26
213 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Jos Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jos Ricci. That snapped Ortiz's head back.
Ortiz fails with the takedown
and Ortiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jos Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jos Ricci duly obliges.
Jos Ricci tries a head kick but it misses.
Jos Ricci tries to work over Ortiz's front leg with a kick but Ortiz checks it.
Tito Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz misses with a takedown
and Jos Ricci counters with a good, hard body kick but Ortiz shrugs it off.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jos Ricci to the ground. Jos Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jos Ricci throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Jos Ricci circles away easily
and Jos Ricci counters with a nice body shot.
Jos Ricci misses with a hook.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Jos Ricci.
Ortiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz is trying to get an arm triangle but Jos Ricci is defending well.
Jos Ricci is pushing Ortiz's head away, looking to escape. Ortiz manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jos Ricci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jos Ricci is looking for a sweep.
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jos Ricci knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jos Ricci sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci is controlling Ortiz's trapped leg to prevent Ortiz from advancing to side control.
Ortiz is working for a kimura but Jos Ricci is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jos Ricci is doing well to control the position and prevent Ortiz from advancing to side control.
Jos Ricci wants to get back to full guard.
Ortiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jos Ricci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jos Ricci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jos Ricci.
Ortiz won't allow Jos Ricci to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jos Ricci managing to control the position.
Ortiz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jos Ricci dives on top into guard.
Jos Ricci makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jos Ricci is working Ortiz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jos Ricci scoring with some ground and pound.
Jos Ricci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jos Ricci pushes down on Ortiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jos Ricci is trying to work for a kimura but Ortiz is defending well.
Jos Ricci tries to stand and escape but Ortiz is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Jos Ricci is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jos Ricci winds up and cracks Ortiz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jos Ricci looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jos Ricci winds up and cracks Ortiz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jos Ricci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ortiz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jos Ricci scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jos Ricci controlling the pace.
Jos Ricci is trying to control. Ortiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like Jos Ricci is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jos Ricci dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jos Ricci to the ground. Jos Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ortiz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ortiz is in Jos Ricci's guard.
Ortiz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jos Ricci is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jos Ricci has escaped and now he's on top!
Jos Ricci connects with a couple of short punches.
Jos Ricci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ortiz is staying active underneath Jos Ricci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Jos Ricci there.
Jos Ricci seems to be looking for submissions.
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jos Ricci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz is pressing down on Jos Ricci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jos Ricci wants to get up but he can't break Ortiz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jos Ricci trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Jos Ricci is working Ortiz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jos Ricci connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jos Ricci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jos Ricci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ortiz's head.
Jos Ricci chips away with some ground and pound.
Jos Ricci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz looking for a triangle here. Jos Ricci is fighting it but it looks tight! Ortiz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jos Ricci is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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