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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horvat has chosen Dubioza kolektiv - Kažu as his entrance music. Josip Horvat will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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169 lbs
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170 cm
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josip Horvat!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Horvat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ortiz is in Horvat's guard.
Ortiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ortiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Horvat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortiz has managed to get both his arms back between Horvat's legs - danger averted.
Ortiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ortiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ortiz drops back looking for a leg! Horvat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horvat manages to kick Ortiz off! Ortiz jumps back into Horvat's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Horvat is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz is posturing up here but Horvat has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ortiz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ortiz has to tap! Slick submission there by Horvat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josip Horvat!
A very excited looking Josip Horvat made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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