Post by The Sandman on Mar 25, 2022 5:07:29 GMT -5
Glover Teixeira! Glover Teixeira! This is what the people are chanting here.
Tito Ortiz looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Glover Teixeira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Tito Ortiz has fight Glover Teixeira 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Tito Ortiz comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The Mayor and Mark Teixeira move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Mayor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Glover Teixeira swings...
...no good.
Glover Teixeira tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
As the fight continues it seems that Glover Teixeira is taking the best of the fight.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Glover Teixeira!
The Mayor is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Mayor moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mark Teixeira with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The Mayor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Glover Teixeira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mark Teixeira decides to launch some tentative punches
Glover Teixeira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Mayor's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tito Ortiz jabs at Mark Teixeira
hitting his chest.
Mark Teixeira goes to the body...
He punishes The Mayor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Mayor steps forward
Glover Teixeira catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Mayor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Glover Teixeira's punches
The Mayor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mark Teixeira.
Glover Teixeira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Glover Teixeira circles around The Mayor
Mark Teixeira goes to the body...
He punishes The Mayor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Tito Ortiz to the body.
Mark Teixeira blocks in time.
The Mayor steps backwards away from Glover Teixeira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Glover Teixeira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Glover Teixeira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tito Ortiz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mark Teixeira into his guard.
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over The Mayor
Mark Teixeira tries to escape from the closed guard
Mark Teixeira succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Mayor
Glover Teixeira tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mark Teixeira looks to work from half guard.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Mark Teixeira launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mark Teixeira is countered by Tito Ortiz.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mark Teixeira's cheek from the guard.
Glover Teixeira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Mark Teixeira tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Glover Teixeira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Mayor into his guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Mayor is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
Pitty-pat punches from The Mayor
They're bothering Mark Teixeira even though they aren't hurting him.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Mayor is in closed guard... Mark Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Mayor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mark Teixeira's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Tito Ortiz pushes Mark Teixeira's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mark Teixeira rolls and he's now on half guard over Tito Ortiz. Nice reversal.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Terrible one sided match... The Mayor was not ready to fight a fighter of Glover Teixeira caliber.
Glover Teixeira tries to free his leg
Tito Ortiz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Mark Teixeira launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Mayor stops that one with his ribs!
The Mayor wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mark Teixeira doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tito Ortiz embrace and tries to move away...
Tito Ortiz pushes Mark Teixeira forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Mayor tries to dirty boxing while holds Mark Teixeira against cage
Mark Teixeira is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz slightly pushes Mark Teixeira into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A right hand from Glover Teixeira
surprises The Mayor!
Tito Ortiz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mark Teixeira
The Mayor shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Glover Teixeira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Mayor is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito Ortiz fakes a few punches and advance towards Mark Teixeira trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Mark Teixeira pushes Tito Ortiz and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Glover Teixeira goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Mayor seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The Mayor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Mayor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
The Mayor tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
The Mayor is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mark Teixeira's ribs.
Mark Teixeira is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Tito Ortiz looks to pass to mount...
Mark Teixeira creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mark Teixeira is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Tito Ortiz positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mark Teixeira's abdomen
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira tries to roll to his side and trap Tito Ortiz in his guard...
Glover Teixeira moves to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Terrible one sided match... The Mayor was not ready to fight a fighter of Glover Teixeira caliber.
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Tito Ortiz looks to mount Glover Teixeira...
Tito Ortiz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Mark Teixeira tries to escape from the full mount...
Tito Ortiz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Tito Ortiz looks to pass to mount...
Mark Teixeira creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Tito Ortiz paws at Mark Teixeira.
Mark Teixeira answers with solid punches!
Tito Ortiz has seen better days.
The Mayor moves backwards and Glover Teixeira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Mayor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Glover Teixeira tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Mayor won't budge, forcing Mark Teixeira to pull guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Mayor is in closed guard... Mark Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Mayor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The Mayor tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Mayor is clinching with Mark Teixeira.
Glover Teixeira pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor stumbles backwards and Glover Teixeira circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from The Mayor!
Some big punches are landing!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Glover Teixeira!
The Mayor is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Mayor launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Mark Teixeira's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The Mayor and Mark Teixeira circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The Mayor tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Mayor is clinching with Mark Teixeira.
Glover Teixeira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Mayor is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Mayor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Glover Teixeira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Mayor who put distance between them
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mark Teixeira grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Mayor
The Mayor tries to close his guard around Mark Teixeira
He succeeds!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over The Mayor
Mark Teixeira tries to escape from closed guard...
Mark Teixeira struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Glover Teixeira tries to free his leg
Glover Teixeira uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Mayor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is cooling the fight on the ground
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tito Ortiz is measuring Mark Teixeira with his jab.
Mark Teixeira isn't fazed.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on The Mayor.
The Mayor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mark Teixeira moves backwards and Tito Ortiz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Mayor moves backwards and Glover Teixeira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Glover Teixeira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Mayor launches a flurry of punches
Mark Teixeira slips out of danger.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Teixeira steps backwards away from Tito Ortiz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mark Teixeira and The Mayor circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Glover Teixeira
that stun The Mayor.
Mark Teixeira throws a hook
that hits its mark.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The Mayor moves backwards and Glover Teixeira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mark Teixeira seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Glover Teixeira!
The Mayor is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Mark Teixeira fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tito Ortiz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mark Teixeira's cheek from the guard.
Glover Teixeira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Mayor
Mark Teixeira moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mark Teixeira's cheek from the guard.
Glover Teixeira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mark Teixeira's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mark Teixeira tries to cover his face,
Glover Teixeira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tito Ortiz!
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz attempts to move to full guard
Glover Teixeira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Glover Teixeira tries to free his leg
Glover Teixeira uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Mayor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give The Mayor time to recover. Tito Ortiz seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Glover Teixeira has seen better days.
Mark Teixeira and The Mayor circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Teixeira goes to the body...
He punishes The Mayor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to The Mayor's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Glover Teixeira is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mark Teixeira moves backwards and Tito Ortiz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
A right hand from Glover Teixeira
makes The Mayor stumble back!
Glover Teixeira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Glover Teixeira goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
The Mayor seems staggered and Glover Teixeira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
The Mayor leads with a punch
Glover Teixeira avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Left cheek
Mark Teixeira pushes Tito Ortiz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Mayor is holding Glover Teixeira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira shows great balance while pushing away Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira is trying to counter now!
Mark Teixeira goes to the body...
He punishes The Mayor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Glover Teixeira tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mark Teixeira steps backwards away from Tito Ortiz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Several good body shots
land on The Mayor.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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A right hand from Glover Teixeira
makes The Mayor stumble back!
Glover Teixeira is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mark Teixeira looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
The Mayor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mark Teixeira.
The Mayor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mark Teixeira is holding Tito Ortiz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tito Ortiz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tito Ortiz
Solid shots!
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Terrible one sided match... The Mayor was not ready to fight a fighter of Glover Teixeira caliber.
The Mayor tries to show some ground skills
Mark Teixeira uses his strength to keep Mark Teixeira at a disadvantage
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Glover Teixeira looks to pass to mount...
Mark Teixeira slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tito Ortiz.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Glover Teixeira hovers above The Mayor
Good punches to The Mayor's body.
Hard blow to The Mayor's mid-section, he seems hurt
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira tries to open up Tito Ortiz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Mayor in the side of the head
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Mayor launches a few weak punches
Mark Teixeira blocks them effectively.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Glover Teixeira rolls Tito Ortiz to his stomach and takes his back!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over The Mayor
The Mayor has given his back to Glover Teixeira who is trying to get one hook in!
Glover Teixeira has one hook in!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over The Mayor with one hook in
Mark Teixeira throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tito Ortiz
Solid shots!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! The Mayor was not intelligently defending himself!
The Mayor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Glover Teixeira by TKO (GnP) at 2:35 Round 5
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 9/22 (41%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 8/24 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Statistics: Glover Teixeira
Punches 54/63 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 15/15 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Glover feels better than I think he thinks he should be. Thought-wise, of course.
Tito Ortiz looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Glover Teixeira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Tito Ortiz has fight Glover Teixeira 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Tito Ortiz comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The Mayor and Mark Teixeira move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Mayor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Glover Teixeira swings...
...no good.
Glover Teixeira tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
As the fight continues it seems that Glover Teixeira is taking the best of the fight.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Glover Teixeira!
The Mayor is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Mayor moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mark Teixeira with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The Mayor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Glover Teixeira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mark Teixeira decides to launch some tentative punches
Glover Teixeira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Mayor's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Tito Ortiz jabs at Mark Teixeira
hitting his chest.
Mark Teixeira goes to the body...
He punishes The Mayor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Mayor steps forward
Glover Teixeira catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Mayor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Glover Teixeira's punches
The Mayor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mark Teixeira.
Glover Teixeira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Glover Teixeira circles around The Mayor
Mark Teixeira goes to the body...
He punishes The Mayor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Tito Ortiz to the body.
Mark Teixeira blocks in time.
The Mayor steps backwards away from Glover Teixeira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Glover Teixeira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Glover Teixeira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tito Ortiz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mark Teixeira into his guard.
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over The Mayor
Mark Teixeira tries to escape from the closed guard
Mark Teixeira succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Mayor
Glover Teixeira tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mark Teixeira looks to work from half guard.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Mark Teixeira launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mark Teixeira is countered by Tito Ortiz.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mark Teixeira's cheek from the guard.
Glover Teixeira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Mark Teixeira tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tito Ortiz doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Glover Teixeira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The Mayor into his guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Mayor is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
Pitty-pat punches from The Mayor
They're bothering Mark Teixeira even though they aren't hurting him.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Mayor is in closed guard... Mark Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Mayor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mark Teixeira's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Tito Ortiz pushes Mark Teixeira's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mark Teixeira rolls and he's now on half guard over Tito Ortiz. Nice reversal.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Terrible one sided match... The Mayor was not ready to fight a fighter of Glover Teixeira caliber.
Glover Teixeira tries to free his leg
Tito Ortiz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Mark Teixeira launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Mayor stops that one with his ribs!
The Mayor wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mark Teixeira doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tito Ortiz embrace and tries to move away...
Tito Ortiz pushes Mark Teixeira forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Mayor tries to dirty boxing while holds Mark Teixeira against cage
Mark Teixeira is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz slightly pushes Mark Teixeira into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
A right hand from Glover Teixeira
surprises The Mayor!
Tito Ortiz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mark Teixeira
The Mayor shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Glover Teixeira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Mayor is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito Ortiz fakes a few punches and advance towards Mark Teixeira trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Mark Teixeira pushes Tito Ortiz and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Glover Teixeira goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Mayor seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The Mayor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Mayor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
The Mayor tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
The Mayor is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mark Teixeira's ribs.
Mark Teixeira is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Tito Ortiz looks to pass to mount...
Mark Teixeira creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mark Teixeira is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mark Teixeira
Tito Ortiz positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mark Teixeira's abdomen
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira tries to roll to his side and trap Tito Ortiz in his guard...
Glover Teixeira moves to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mark Teixeira
Terrible one sided match... The Mayor was not ready to fight a fighter of Glover Teixeira caliber.
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Glover Teixeira's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Tito Ortiz looks to mount Glover Teixeira...
Tito Ortiz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Glover Teixeira
Mark Teixeira tries to escape from the full mount...
Tito Ortiz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Glover Teixeira
Tito Ortiz looks to pass to mount...
Mark Teixeira creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Tito Ortiz paws at Mark Teixeira.
Mark Teixeira answers with solid punches!
Tito Ortiz has seen better days.
The Mayor moves backwards and Glover Teixeira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Mayor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Glover Teixeira tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Mayor won't budge, forcing Mark Teixeira to pull guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mark Teixeira
The Mayor is in closed guard... Mark Teixeira tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Mayor tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The Mayor tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Mayor is clinching with Mark Teixeira.
Glover Teixeira pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Glover Teixeira
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Glover Teixeira pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor stumbles backwards and Glover Teixeira circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from The Mayor!
Some big punches are landing!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Glover Teixeira!
The Mayor is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Mayor launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Mark Teixeira's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The Mayor and Mark Teixeira circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
The Mayor tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Mayor is clinching with Mark Teixeira.
Glover Teixeira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Mayor is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Mayor doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Glover Teixeira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Mayor who put distance between them
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mark Teixeira grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Glover Teixeira
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Mayor
The Mayor tries to close his guard around Mark Teixeira
He succeeds!
Glover Teixeira is in closed guard over The Mayor
Mark Teixeira tries to escape from closed guard...
Mark Teixeira struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Glover Teixeira tries to free his leg
Glover Teixeira uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Mayor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is cooling the fight on the ground
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tito Ortiz is measuring Mark Teixeira with his jab.
Mark Teixeira isn't fazed.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Glover Teixeira tries to take advantage...
Several good body shots
land on The Mayor.
The Mayor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mark Teixeira moves backwards and Tito Ortiz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Mayor moves backwards and Glover Teixeira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Glover Teixeira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Mayor launches a flurry of punches
Mark Teixeira slips out of danger.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Teixeira steps backwards away from Tito Ortiz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mark Teixeira and The Mayor circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Glover Teixeira
that stun The Mayor.
Mark Teixeira throws a hook
that hits its mark.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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The Mayor moves backwards and Glover Teixeira is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mark Teixeira seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Glover Teixeira!
The Mayor is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Mark Teixeira fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tito Ortiz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mark Teixeira's cheek from the guard.
Glover Teixeira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in open guard over The Mayor
Mark Teixeira moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mark Teixeira's cheek from the guard.
Glover Teixeira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mark Teixeira's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mark Teixeira tries to cover his face,
Glover Teixeira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Tito Ortiz!
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz attempts to move to full guard
Glover Teixeira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Glover Teixeira is in half guard over The Mayor
Glover Teixeira tries to free his leg
Glover Teixeira uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Mayor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give The Mayor time to recover. Tito Ortiz seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Glover Teixeira has seen better days.
Mark Teixeira and The Mayor circle around the center of the cage.
Mark Teixeira goes to the body...
He punishes The Mayor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to The Mayor's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Glover Teixeira is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mark Teixeira moves backwards and Tito Ortiz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
A right hand from Glover Teixeira
makes The Mayor stumble back!
Glover Teixeira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Glover Teixeira goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
The Mayor seems staggered and Glover Teixeira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
The Mayor leads with a punch
Glover Teixeira avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Left cheek
Mark Teixeira pushes Tito Ortiz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Mayor is holding Glover Teixeira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Glover Teixeira shows great balance while pushing away Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira is trying to counter now!
Mark Teixeira goes to the body...
He punishes The Mayor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Glover Teixeira tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mark Teixeira steps backwards away from Tito Ortiz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Several good body shots
land on The Mayor.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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A right hand from Glover Teixeira
makes The Mayor stumble back!
Glover Teixeira is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mark Teixeira looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tito Ortiz's punches
The Mayor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mark Teixeira.
The Mayor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mark Teixeira is holding Tito Ortiz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tito Ortiz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tito Ortiz
Solid shots!
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Terrible one sided match... The Mayor was not ready to fight a fighter of Glover Teixeira caliber.
The Mayor tries to show some ground skills
Mark Teixeira uses his strength to keep Mark Teixeira at a disadvantage
Glover Teixeira is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Glover Teixeira looks to pass to mount...
Mark Teixeira slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tito Ortiz.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Glover Teixeira hovers above The Mayor
Good punches to The Mayor's body.
Hard blow to The Mayor's mid-section, he seems hurt
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Mark Teixeira tries to open up Tito Ortiz's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Mayor in the side of the head
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Mayor launches a few weak punches
Mark Teixeira blocks them effectively.
Glover Teixeira is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Glover Teixeira rolls Tito Ortiz to his stomach and takes his back!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over The Mayor
The Mayor has given his back to Glover Teixeira who is trying to get one hook in!
Glover Teixeira has one hook in!
Mark Teixeira is in rear mount over The Mayor with one hook in
Mark Teixeira throws a few hammer fists to the face of Tito Ortiz
Solid shots!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! The Mayor was not intelligently defending himself!
The Mayor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Glover Teixeira by TKO (GnP) at 2:35 Round 5
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 9/22 (41%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 8/24 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Statistics: Glover Teixeira
Punches 54/63 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 15/15 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 471 s
Glover feels better than I think he thinks he should be. Thought-wise, of course.
