Post by The Sandman on May 10, 2022 22:38:00 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Luke Rockhold chants all around the place!
Tito Ortiz looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Luke Rockhold looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Tito Ortiz has fight Luke Rockhold 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Tito Ortiz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Luke Rockhold comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and moves laterally.
Luke Rockhold leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Mayor
Rockhold shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold grapple with Tito Ortiz and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Mayor manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Mayor launches a stiff jab!
Rockhold ducks that one.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Tito Ortiz moves aside looking for a counter...
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Mayor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Luke Rockhold seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz tries to close the guard.
The Mayor put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Mayor
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Rockhold struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Luke Rockhold goes for an americana!
The Mayor breaks free.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz tries to turn away and scramble out. Luke Rockhold takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Tito Ortiz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
The Mayor is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Tito Ortiz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Mayor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Pitty-pat punches from The Mayor
Luke Rockhold doesn't flinch.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Rockhold
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
The Mayor is moving on the ground...
Rockhold tries to counter The Mayor's moves on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to The Mayor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Mayor tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
The Mayor gets a good position on the ground. ..
Rockhold holds Tito Ortiz arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Mayor pulls his arm out of danger.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
The Mayor is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold sits up and gets an arm around The Mayor's neck!
The Mayor pushes Luke Rockhold back to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
The Mayor struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Tito Ortiz is in Rockhold open guard now
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rockhold
Tito Ortiz pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Mayor jumps and tries to free his leg! Rockhold doesn't allow this but Tito Ortiz is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Tito Ortiz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Mayor breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
The Mayor uses his strength to keep The Mayor at a disadvantage
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Chin
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Mayor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around The Mayor
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to The Mayor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Mayor tries to cover his face,
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Mayor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Tito Ortiz tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold holds Tito Ortiz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Mayor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Mayor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
The Mayor tries to free his leg...
Rockhold doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tito Ortiz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Tito Ortiz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Mayor
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Mayor tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold aggressively and repeatedly punches The Mayor.
Good job by The Mayor blocking and slipping the blows.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Mayor
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Rockhold struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Luke Rockhold isolates Tito Ortiz's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tito Ortiz manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Luke Rockhold lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around The Mayor
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz launches a body shot
Rockhold dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Mayor goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
The Mayor tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Mayor
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Rockhold succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Luke Rockhold fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Mayor's face!
The Mayor has a small cut in his Chin
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Rockhold moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Tito Ortiz.
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Round 3
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Tito Ortiz throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold avoids a dangerous strike from The Mayor
and counters with a solid straight!
Tito Ortiz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Luke Rockhold attempts to cut off The Mayor with punches
The Mayor reels from the strikes.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Mayor goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Mayor's eyes...
That Kneebar from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
The Mayor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Mayor climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Mayor is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
The Mayor moves backwards and gestures for Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Luke Rockhold is standing now.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Mayor goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Rockhold moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Rockhold tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Mayor from the side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Rockhold suddenly holds Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
The Mayor Hyper-extended his arm
You can see the pain reflected in The Mayor's eyes...
The Mayor struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Mayor's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Rockhold is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Rockhold is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
The Mayor can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Luke Rockhold!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
The Mayor is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Mayor tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Tito Ortiz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Rockhold goes for an armbar!
Tito Ortiz breaks the lock and pushes away Luke Rockhold, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... The Mayor was not ready to fight a fighter of Luke Rockhold caliber.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Luke Rockhold who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold tries to holds Tito Ortiz in a clinch against the fence
Rockhold pushes back The Mayor's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, The Mayor was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Hard blow to The Mayor's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tito Ortiz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Rockhold is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tito Ortiz just can't get away!
The Mayor's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Tito Ortiz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Rockhold moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Luke Rockhold isolates Tito Ortiz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rockhold locks it in and circles towards The Mayor's head. It's deep and Tito Ortiz is forced to tap out!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:50 Round 3
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/17 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Rockhold more or less crushed the Tito here.
Tito Ortiz looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Luke Rockhold looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Tito Ortiz has fight Luke Rockhold 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Tito Ortiz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Luke Rockhold comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Luke Rockhold fakes a move and moves laterally.
Luke Rockhold leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Mayor
Rockhold shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold grapple with Tito Ortiz and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
The Mayor manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The Mayor launches a stiff jab!
Rockhold ducks that one.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Tito Ortiz moves aside looking for a counter...
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Mayor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Luke Rockhold seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Luke Rockhold tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rockhold looks to work from half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz tries to close the guard.
The Mayor put Luke Rockhold in closed guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Mayor
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Rockhold struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Luke Rockhold goes for an americana!
The Mayor breaks free.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Tito Ortiz tries to turn away and scramble out. Luke Rockhold takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Tito Ortiz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
The Mayor is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Tito Ortiz seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
The Mayor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Luke Rockhold! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Luke Rockhold doesn't defend himself!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Pitty-pat punches from The Mayor
Luke Rockhold doesn't flinch.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Rockhold
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
The Mayor is moving on the ground...
Rockhold tries to counter The Mayor's moves on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to The Mayor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Mayor tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
The Mayor gets a good position on the ground. ..
Rockhold holds Tito Ortiz arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Mayor pulls his arm out of danger.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
The Mayor is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold sits up and gets an arm around The Mayor's neck!
The Mayor pushes Luke Rockhold back to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
The Mayor struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Tito Ortiz is in Rockhold open guard now
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rockhold
Tito Ortiz pushes Luke Rockhold against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Mayor jumps and tries to free his leg! Rockhold doesn't allow this but Tito Ortiz is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Tito Ortiz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Mayor breaks the closed guard of Luke Rockhold and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Rockhold tries to show some ground skills
The Mayor uses his strength to keep The Mayor at a disadvantage
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
There is a small laceration on Tito Ortiz's Chin
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Mayor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Luke Rockhold didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around The Mayor
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold launches a few punches to The Mayor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Mayor tries to cover his face,
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Mayor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Tito Ortiz tries to better his position on the ground...
Rockhold holds Tito Ortiz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Mayor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Mayor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
The Mayor tries to free his leg...
Rockhold doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tito Ortiz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Luke Rockhold attempts a sweep single...
Luke Rockhold catches Tito Ortiz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rockhold.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Mayor
Rockhold is in closed guard... The Mayor tries to roll on the ground!
Luke Rockhold uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Luke Rockhold aggressively and repeatedly punches The Mayor.
Good job by The Mayor blocking and slipping the blows.
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Mayor
Rockhold tries to escape from closed guard...
Rockhold struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Luke Rockhold isolates Tito Ortiz's right arm looking for an armbar...
Tito Ortiz manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Luke Rockhold lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold tries to close his guard around The Mayor
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Luke Rockhold regains full guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz launches a body shot
Rockhold dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Mayor goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
The Mayor tries to close his guard around Rockhold
He succeeds!
Luke Rockhold is in closed guard over The Mayor
Rockhold tries to escape from the closed guard
Rockhold succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Luke Rockhold fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to The Mayor's face!
The Mayor has a small cut in his Chin
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Rockhold moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Tito Ortiz.
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Round 3
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Tito Ortiz throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Rockhold is trying to counter now!
Rockhold avoids a dangerous strike from The Mayor
and counters with a solid straight!
Tito Ortiz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Luke Rockhold attempts to cut off The Mayor with punches
The Mayor reels from the strikes.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Mayor goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Mayor's eyes...
That Kneebar from Luke Rockhold appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
The Mayor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Mayor climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Mayor is standing while Rockhold is on the ground on his back
The Mayor moves backwards and gestures for Luke Rockhold to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Luke Rockhold is standing now.
Luke Rockhold tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Mayor goes down.
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Rockhold moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Rockhold tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Mayor from the side mount!
Luke Rockhold is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Luke Rockhold looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Luke Rockhold slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Rockhold suddenly holds Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
The Mayor Hyper-extended his arm
You can see the pain reflected in The Mayor's eyes...
The Mayor struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The Mayor's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Rockhold is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Rockhold is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
The Mayor can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Luke Rockhold!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Rockhold
The Mayor is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Luke Rockhold in his guard...
Luke Rockhold keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
The Mayor tries to stand up!
Rockhold doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Rockhold tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Luke Rockhold controls the situation despite Tito Ortiz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Luke Rockhold is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Rockhold goes for an armbar!
Tito Ortiz breaks the lock and pushes away Luke Rockhold, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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 Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... The Mayor was not ready to fight a fighter of Luke Rockhold caliber.
Luke Rockhold tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Luke Rockhold who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold tries to holds Tito Ortiz in a clinch against the fence
Rockhold pushes back The Mayor's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, The Mayor was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Hard blow to The Mayor's mid-section, he seems hurt
Tito Ortiz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Rockhold is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tito Ortiz just can't get away!
The Mayor's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rockhold circles out and slips free of Tito Ortiz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rockhold grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over The Mayor
Rockhold moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Luke Rockhold is in half guard over The Mayor
Luke Rockhold isolates Tito Ortiz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Rockhold locks it in and circles towards The Mayor's head. It's deep and Tito Ortiz is forced to tap out!
Winner is Luke Rockhold by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:50 Round 3
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 0/7 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/17 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 571 s
Rockhold more or less crushed the Tito here.
