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Event:
AFC Fight Night 23
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ortiz looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Ortiz drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Ortiz content to stall in guard here.
Ortiz passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #ES#
Diaz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ortiz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Ortiz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Ortiz manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Diaz has his feet on Ortiz 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ortiz clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Ortiz is stalling here.
#TD2#
Ortiz successfully pulls guard.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Ortiz is working away.
Ortiz is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
#T2#
Ortiz gets full guard.
Ortiz wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz pushes down on Ortiz 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ortiz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Ortiz throws some strikes from the bottom but Diaz isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Ortiz is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramon Diaz!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 22
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ortiz ! #ES#
Ortiz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to pull guard but Ortiz holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Silva.#BC#
Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ortiz defends it well.#T1##TD#
Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.#SUB2#
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortiz is aware though and is defending well.
Ortiz with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortiz stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortiz defends well.
Ortiz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortiz content to stall in guard here.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortiz defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Ortiz stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Ortiz slowing the pace effectively.#T3##TD#
Ortiz has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ortiz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Ortiz dives into Silva's guard.
Ortiz with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Ortiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ortiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Ortiz stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##CL#
Ortiz darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Ortiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Ortiz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Ortiz has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Ortiz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Ortiz stands up from Silva's guard - Ortiz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely. #TD#
Ortiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ortiz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Ortiz 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortiz controlling from the top position.
Ortiz pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortiz is working away from the top position though.
Ortiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ortiz winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2##SUB#
Ortiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva has hold of Ortiz 's hands but Ortiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Silva wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ortiz is staying active.
Silva is pressing down on Ortiz 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ortiz distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Ortiz postures up.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortiz controls the pace.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is trying to control the position but Ortiz postures up.
Ortiz stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ortiz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Ortiz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ortiz is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SU#
Ortiz decides to stand back up. #TD#
Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ortiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ortiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Silva has hold of Ortiz 's hands but Ortiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ortiz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Ortiz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ortiz controlling from the full mount.
Silva regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortiz is working away from the top position though.
Ortiz controlling the action here. #T3#
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is pressing down on Ortiz 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Ortiz 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortiz working some strikes from top position.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva trying to control the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Silva working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
#SU#
Ortiz gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Julio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tito Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva with the counter takedown but Ortiz avoids it easily.
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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz !
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 21
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Sargent.
Nice takedown defense from Sargent. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt.
Sargent throws a leg kick but Ortiz checks it.
Ortiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sargent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz .
Ortiz throws a lazy body kick
and Sargent counters with a series of strikes. Ortiz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ortiz fails to land the takedown.
Ortiz wants to clinch up but Sargent keeps it at a distance.
Sargent cracks Ortiz with an open hand slap.#TD#
Sargent bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!#SUB#
Sargent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ortiz , who protects the arm well.
Ortiz tries to escape but Sargent is in control. #T1#
Ortiz manages to get back to half guard.
Ortiz wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Sargent stands up out of the half guard.
A head kick from Sargent lands but Ortiz takes it in his stride.
Sargent tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Ortiz tries for a kimura but Sargent is defending well.
Sargent definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Ortiz working away.
Sargent regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sargent is trying to control but can't.
Ortiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sargent trying to control from the bottom.
#ES#
Sargent makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz . #SU2#
Ortiz decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Sargent tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range. #CL2#
Ortiz forces Sargent back against the cage and clinches.
Ortiz goes for a takedown attempt but Sargent pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shaun Sargent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortiz .
Sargent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sargent is looking to clinch.
Ortiz tries to clinch up
and Ortiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sargent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sargent wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortiz looks for the body kick but Sargent saw that one coming.
Sargent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
Sargent wants to clinch but Ortiz slips to the side#TD2#
and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sargent!
Sargent pushes Ortiz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ortiz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Sargent is looking for a sweep.
Ortiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sargent struggling a bit here.
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sargent keeps working.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sargent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortiz controls the position.
Sargent tries to buck Ortiz off but Ortiz is having none of it.
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!
Sargent can't do much from the bottom here.
Sargent taking a bit of punishment here - Ortiz scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shaun Sargent will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Sargent looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as Sargent sits in half guard.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sargent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz is positioning himself well to prevent Sargent advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortiz !
Ortiz tries to lock up and control but Sargent gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Sargent looking to finish with strikes here!
Sargent controlling his opponent.
Ortiz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sargent looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortiz working to try and regain half guard.
Ortiz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortiz is trying to escape the mount.
Ortiz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sargent.
Ortiz wants to improve his position but Sargent is controlling well.
#SU#
Sargent decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Ortiz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sargent shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sargent is looking to stand back up but Ortiz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sargent. #REVR#
Sargent trying to control here.
#T4#
It looks like Ortiz is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Ortiz is looking for a kimura but Sargent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ortiz to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ortiz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Sargent dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ortiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sargent defends well and Ortiz ends up having to push Sargent into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Ortiz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sargent on his heels. He'll look to pass Sargent's guard now, I'm sure.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sargent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sargent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ortiz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as Sargent sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Sargent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortiz has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Ortiz tries to roll over but Sargent keeps him under control.
Sargent tries to pass to full mount but Ortiz defends it.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Sargent keeps him under control.
Sargent works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ortiz can't escape the position.
#T2#
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.
Ortiz wants to control but Sargent is having none of it.
Sargent throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sargent looking to ground and pound but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Sargent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortiz is looking to escape.
Ortiz is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Sargent looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sargent controlling from the full mount.
Sargent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortiz is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sargent looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ortiz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz blocking the ground and pound.
Tito Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaun Sargent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sargent looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Sargent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sargent, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Sargent!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortiz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ortiz throws a hook but Franco blocks it.#TD2#
Ortiz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franco is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Franco tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz working away.#SU2#
Ortiz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franco to his feet.
Franco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortiz is fending him off so far but Franco persists. Nope, Ortiz circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Ortiz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Franco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Franco is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #TD2#
Franco gets caught flat footed, as Ortiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Franco pushes Ortiz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!#TD2#
Ortiz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Franco's guard.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franco managing to control the position. #T2#
Ortiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Franco is retaining full guard.
Franco can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
Franco manages to get to full guard.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ortiz manages to pass to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Franco's temple. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Ortiz seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ortiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franco defends it well.
Ortiz is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Franco wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
Ortiz is trying to control. Franco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ortiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gene Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Franco in a clinch.
Ortiz stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Ortiz gets control of Franco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ortiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is adopting a defensive guard.
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.#T1#
Franco trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Franco is really struggling to control Ortiz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ortiz punching from the bottom - just letting Franco know he's still in a fight.
Franco postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Ortiz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Franco connects with the punch.
Ortiz shoots and misses #CL#
and Franco counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##TD#
Franco gets control of Ortiz 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Franco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Franco is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Franco dives in and grabs Ortiz 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Ortiz as Franco shoots in.
Ortiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franco sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ortiz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Franco pushes Ortiz off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortiz just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ortiz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franco!
Franco prevents Ortiz from moving into mount.
Ortiz working away.
Franco is trying to get back to half guard.
Franco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Franco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz trying to control the position but Franco is working away. #SUB2#
Ortiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franco, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ortiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortiz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Ortiz has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ortiz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Franco to the ground. Ortiz is now in Franco's guard.#ES#
Franco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz misses with a takedown #CL#
and Franco counters by clinching up. #T1##BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ortiz rushes Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it.
#T2#
Franco can't get the takedown.
Franco fails to pull guard.
A bit of stalling here from Franco.
Franco tries to pull guard but Ortiz won't allow it.
Franco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Ortiz has the dominant position.
Franco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franco goes for a takedown attempt but Ortiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Ortiz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Ortiz as Franco shoots in.
Tito Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Ortiz instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ortiz tightens his grip and picks Franco up, before dumping him to the ground. Franco manages to land in guard.
Ortiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Franco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ortiz lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tito Ortiz .
I've got Ortiz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz !
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 18
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanna connects with a looping right hand.
Ortiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Ortiz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Sanna misses.
Sanna thumps Ortiz with a low kick.
Sanna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortiz 's sensitive parts.
Sanna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Sanna.
A punch lands to the side of Ortiz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanna scores with a head kick. Ortiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanna sprawls well. He's pushed Ortiz 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Ortiz is looking to clinch.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanna cracks the inside of Ortiz 's front leg.
Michael Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Sanna misses.
Michael Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ortiz if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanna lands a leg kick that knocks Ortiz off balance momentarily.
Ortiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ortiz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanna.
Ortiz tries to clinch up
and Sanna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
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!
Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with Sanna, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes Sanna against the cage but Sanna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ortiz just manages to avoid it.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortiz .
Ortiz has his takedown stuffed
and Sanna makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ortiz really felt that one!
The crowd cheers as Sanna lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ortiz doesn't seem phased though.
Ortiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanna can pounce on him.
Sanna lands a nice shot that snaps Ortiz 's head back.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanna defends it nicely.
Ortiz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanna. Sanna obviously looking to wear him down.
Ortiz has his takedown stuffed
and Sanna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Sanna shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ortiz eats them both and turns towards Sanna to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Ortiz is rocked!
Sanna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ortiz looks winded!
Sanna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ortiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
Sanna lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanna. That snapped Ortiz 's head back.
We've been informed that Ortiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanna throws a shot to the body.
Sanna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanna lands with a kick to the temple. Ortiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanna pounces like a tiger and cracks Ortiz with a vicious hook! Ortiz is down but not out! Sanna follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Sanna!
Michael Sanna retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
AFC Thursday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Moses looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortiz is fending him off so far but Moses persists. Nope, Ortiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Ortiz gets a double leg takedown into Moses's guard.#ES2#
Moses kicks Ortiz off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ortiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ortiz is posturing up here but Moses 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 Moses!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Bocheck has Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Bocheck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bocheck wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ortiz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bocheck up against the cage.
Bocheck wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Ortiz has Bocheck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ortiz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bocheck tumbling to the mat - Ortiz dives into Bocheck's guard.
Bocheck working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz slips nicely into half guard.
Ortiz tries to pass to full mount but Bocheck defends it. #T1#
Bocheck tries to kick Ortiz off but Ortiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bocheck wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bocheck is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Ortiz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bocheck.
The referee asks Ortiz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortiz prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ortiz tries for a kimura but Bocheck is defending well.
Bocheck tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Bocheck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bocheck is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Bocheck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Ortiz tries for a kimura but Bocheck is defending well.
Bocheck struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2#
Ortiz has an Americana. Bocheck didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ortiz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ortiz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tito Ortiz !
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 14
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
It looked like Rumper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Ortiz instigates a clinch.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rumper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rumper shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls well. He's pushed Rumper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Ortiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rumper was covering up waiting for the punch and Ortiz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Rumper kicks Ortiz off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz fails to land the takedown.
Rumper throws a big counter combination but Ortiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Todd Rumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortiz .#T1#
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Rumper circles away easily
and Rumper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Rumper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rumper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Rumper rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz is pushing Rumper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Rumper manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Rumper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Rumper breaks from the clinch.
Rumper throws a head kick that half lands.
Rumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Rumper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortiz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rumper counters with a low kick, right behind Ortiz 's knee.
Rumper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Ortiz drives through with a takedown into Rumper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Rumper 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.
Ortiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Rumper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortiz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rumper tries to strike from the bottom.
Rumper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortiz 's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ortiz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rumper stacks Ortiz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rumper!
Ortiz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rumper tries to roll over but Ortiz keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rumper is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Rumper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumper throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Ortiz shoots in and bounces Rumper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rumper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Ortiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Rumper gets control of Ortiz 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rumper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rumper controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
Ortiz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ortiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rumper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rumper trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Rumper wants to sweep here but Ortiz controlling him for the moment.
Rumper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rumper 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.#ES#
Rumper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ortiz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rumper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?#T2##CL2#
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Rumper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ortiz fails to pull guard.
Rumper wants a takedown but no success here.
Rumper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rumper smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Rumper tries to pull guard but Ortiz won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Rumper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Rumper is trying to push Ortiz away but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ortiz looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rumper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rumper.
Ortiz moves in looking to clinch but Rumper pushes him off.
Ortiz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rumper.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rumper.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Rumper shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls well. He's pushed Rumper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Ortiz 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rumper goes for a double leg but Ortiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortiz continues to drive forward.#T4##TD2#
Ortiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rumper did well to prevent Ortiz getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumper tries to get to full guard but Ortiz has control of the leg.
Ortiz slows the pace down in half guard.
Ortiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rumper keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Ortiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Rumper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with Rumper, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes Rumper against the cage but Rumper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rumper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rumper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ortiz defends well and Rumper ends up having to push Ortiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rumper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rumper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz jumps guard but Rumper stands there with Ortiz around his waist. Ortiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rumper trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortiz after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd Rumper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumper fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Rumper moves out of range easily.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rumper. Rumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Rumper with that takedown attempt.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortiz sprawls well. Ortiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Rumper tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ortiz drives through and clinches with Rumper against the cage.
#BC2#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rumper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortiz tries to avoid it but Rumper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortiz to the ground. Ortiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rumper stuffs the takedown.
Rumper tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rumper but Rumper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rumper shoots for a takedown but Ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Rumper closes the distance and clinches.
Rumper wants to stall.
Rumper tries to pull guard but Ortiz holds him up against the cage and eventually Rumper drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Ortiz is looking for a takedown.
Rumper jumps guard but Ortiz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd Rumper is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ortiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rumper somewhat.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rumper. Rumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ortiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rumper's guard.
Ortiz is standing up over Rumper. Rumper looks to escape but Ortiz dives into side control.
#T4##REVR#
Rumper tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Ortiz stands up. #TD2#
Ortiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rumper did well to prevent Ortiz getting side control.
Tito Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumper is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tito Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd Rumper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rumper is trying to stand up here but Ortiz is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rumper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Rumper!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 13
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
That kick from Luis tenderised Ortiz 's leg. Ortiz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ortiz takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt.
Luis lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Luis stalls. #BC2#
Luis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luis tries to kick Ortiz off in order to stand up. Ortiz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Ortiz decides to stand back up. #T1#
Ortiz stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ortiz has managed to clinch.
Luis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Luis drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Ortiz stands up and waves to Luis to follow him. #TD#
Ortiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ortiz uses his free foot to push down on Luis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luis. #T2#
Luis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortiz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Ortiz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Luis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Luis and Ortiz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Luis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortiz controls the position.
Ortiz tries to advance to mount but Luis denies him.
Ortiz scores with punches from side control. #T3##SU#
Ortiz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Luis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luis misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Ortiz instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ortiz wants the takedown. Luis is fighting it off but Ortiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luis's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Luis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ortiz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ortiz is trying to trip Luis. He has hold of a leg but Luis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ortiz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Luis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luis being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
Ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Luis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortiz 's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortiz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ortiz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ortiz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luis's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Luis looks for a takedown but Ortiz sprawls well.
Ortiz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Luis tries to clinch up.
Ortiz attempts a counter takedown but Luis avoids it well and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Ortiz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ortiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Luis's face as Ortiz controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Luis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ortiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Luis is looking to improve his position.
Ortiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Ortiz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Luis has a takedown stuffed.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Luis moves out of range.
#TD#
Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ortiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Luis is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Luis trying to control here.
Luis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Luis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Luis can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortiz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ortiz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Luis for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortiz slows the pace down in half guard.
Luis tries to get to full guard but Ortiz has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luis trying to control but Ortiz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ortiz instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Ortiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Luis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Luis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ortiz tries for a kimura but Luis is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Luis's face as Ortiz controls the position.
Luis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Luis wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Ortiz gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Ortiz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ortiz lands a takedown into guard.
Luis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Ortiz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Luis lands with a nice combination. Ortiz backs away looking to recover.#T2##CL2#
Luis rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ortiz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Luis is looking to get back to is feet but Ortiz passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luis seems a little lost for a moment, as Ortiz dominates the positioning.
Ortiz working away.
Ortiz just content to control the position.
Luis manages to get back to half guard.
Luis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tito Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Ortiz seems content to control.#T3#
Luis is trying to stand back up but Ortiz is controlling him
Luis is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Luis tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ortiz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Luis is now in Ortiz 's guard. A big mistake from Ortiz there, giving up the dominant position!
Luis won't allow Ortiz to sweep him here. #SUB#
Luis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortiz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luis has managed to get both his arms back between Ortiz 's legs - danger averted.
Ortiz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ortiz is pushing down on Luis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luis is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortiz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maynor Luis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tito Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tito Ortiz .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortiz , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz !
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Event:
AFC Hard Knocks 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ortiz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mikhailov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortiz tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ortiz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mikhailov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ortiz .
Mikhailov tries to score with some ground and pound. Ortiz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mikhailov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortiz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mikhailov trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ortiz tries to buck Mikhailov off but Mikhailov is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mikhailov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mikhailov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ortiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortiz is trying to escape the position but Mikhailov is controlling the position.
Ortiz is trying to get back to half guard.
Mikhailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz is looking to regain half guard here but Mikhailov keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Ortiz is not content to let Mikhailov control the position.
Mikhailov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ortiz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortiz throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Mikhailov counters with a single leg into guard. Ortiz didn't expect that.
Ortiz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Mikhailov from controlling successfully.
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Mikhailov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Ortiz pulls Mikhailov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikhailov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet but Mikhailov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mikhailov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tito Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mikhailov feints and as Ortiz raises his hands in defense, Mikhailov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikhailov wants to stand but Ortiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ortiz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mikhailov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mikhailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ortiz has control of Mikhailov's left arm, preventing Mikhailov from doing any damage.
Mikhailov scoring with some ground and pound.
Mikhailov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortiz 's guard.
Mikhailov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikhailov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortiz defending well though.
Mikhailov prevents Ortiz from improving his position.
Viktor Mikhailov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortiz is pressing down on Mikhailov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Ortiz working for a triangle but Mikhailov defends it easily.
Mikhailov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mikhailov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ortiz wants to control but Mikhailov passes easily into half guard.
Mikhailov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortiz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Mikhailov counters by clinching up.
Mikhailov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortiz is defending well.
Mikhailov can't get the takedown.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mikhailov.
Mikhailov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikhailov jumps guard but Ortiz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mikhailov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Mikhailov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Mikhailov controlling the position.
Mikhailov trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mikhailov wants to sweep here but Ortiz controlling him for the moment.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mikhailov is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Mikhailov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mikhailov has clasped his hands together around Ortiz 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mikhailov wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy.
Ortiz manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz has hold of Mikhailov's hands but Mikhailov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Mikhailov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mikhailov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortiz trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up.
#SUB2#
Mikhailov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mikhailov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ortiz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ortiz trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mikhailov dives in and grabs Ortiz 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on Mikhailov's head and hops out.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Mikhailov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortiz 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ortiz goes for a double leg but Mikhailov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikhailov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhailov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown.
Mikhailov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Mikhailov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mikhailov pushes down on Ortiz 's head and hops out.
Ortiz has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Mikhailov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mikhailov.
Mikhailov is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Mikhailov manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ortiz drives through and clinches with Mikhailov against the cage.
#T4##BC2#
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Mikhailov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mikhailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortiz defends it well.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikhailov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikhailov!
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