Post by The Sandman on Dec 16, 2021 5:51:36 GMT -5
The Mayor enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Jan Blachowicz looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Ferocious staredown by The Mayor while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Tito Ortiz comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Jan Blachowicz and Tito Ortiz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Mayor leads with a punch
Jan Blachowicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The Mayor and Blachowicz circle around the center of the cage.
Jan Blachowicz swings...
...no good.
Crisp uppercut by Blachowicz followed by a hard jab
The Mayor deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The Mayor jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tito Ortiz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz pushes away Blachowicz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Blachowicz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tito Ortiz
Jan Blachowicz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Blachowicz circles out and slips free of Tito Ortiz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The Mayor moves backwards and Jan Blachowicz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Mayor is holding Jan Blachowicz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jan Blachowicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz tries to show some ground skills
The Mayor uses his strength to keep The Mayor at a disadvantage
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Jan Blachowicz
Tito Ortiz looks to mount Jan Blachowicz...
Tito Ortiz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Deep breaths from Jan Blachowicz who tries a hammer punch to The Mayor's ribs.
That hit The Mayor who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
The Mayor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tito Ortiz controls the situation despite Jan Blachowicz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Deep breaths from Jan Blachowicz who tries a hammer punch to The Mayor's ribs.
That hit The Mayor who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz measures the resilience of The Mayor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Mayor's side.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
The Mayor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Blachowicz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Deep breaths from Jan Blachowicz who tries a hammer punch to The Mayor's ribs.
That hit The Mayor who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz measures the resilience of The Mayor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Mayor's side.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz tries to escape from the full mount...
Blachowicz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz measures the resilience of The Mayor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Mayor's side.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
The Mayor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tito Ortiz controls the situation despite Jan Blachowicz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jan Blachowicz creates enough space to control Tito Ortiz's leg.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Blachowicz
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Jan Blachowicz's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Jan Blachowicz sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Blachowicz
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Jan Blachowicz can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Mayor looks to work from half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Blachowicz
Tito Ortiz tries to free his leg
Jan Blachowicz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Blachowicz pushes Tito Ortiz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jan Blachowicz goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
The Mayor seems staggered and Jan Blachowicz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Blachowicz.
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Round 2
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The Mayor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jan Blachowicz's punches
The Mayor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Blachowicz.
Jan Blachowicz was tooling Tito Ortiz for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tito Ortiz lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Mayor has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Jan Blachowicz 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 Jan Blachowicz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jan Blachowicz throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Tito Ortiz pushes away Blachowicz and breaks the clinch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz goes with a looping right hand while Jan Blachowicz jumps back and jabs
The Mayor seems staggered and Jan Blachowicz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Mayor launches a kick
but Jan Blachowicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A right hand from Jan Blachowicz
makes The Mayor stumble back!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jan Blachowicz tries a hook to the body
and hits The Mayor ribs hard
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Blachowicz pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Blachowicz steps backwards away from Tito Ortiz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Mayor and Blachowicz circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Mayor steps backwards away from Jan Blachowicz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jan Blachowicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Blachowicz launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Mayor stops that one with his ribs!
The Mayor steps forward
Jan Blachowicz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Tito Ortiz is measuring Blachowicz with his jab.
Blachowicz isn't fazed.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Jan Blachowicz tries to take advantage...
Blachowicz goes to the body...
He punishes The Mayor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jan Blachowicz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tito Ortiz circles around Blachowicz
The Mayor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jan Blachowicz's punches
The Mayor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Blachowicz.
Every time Jan Blachowicz attempts to get inside
The Mayor misses with a low kick.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tito Ortiz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Blachowicz won't budge, forcing The Mayor to pull guard.
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over The Mayor
Jan Blachowicz launches a few punches to The Mayor
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over The Mayor
Jan Blachowicz is looking to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Jan Blachowicz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jan Blachowicz is in half guard over The Mayor
Jan Blachowicz tries to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Jan Blachowicz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Blachowicz, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The Mayor decides to launch some tentative punches
Jan Blachowicz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jan Blachowicz throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The Mayor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Mayor and Blachowicz circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Mayor launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Blachowicz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Blachowicz!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The Mayor tries to grapple
He puts Blachowicz in a double underhook!
Jan Blachowicz pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor stumbles backwards and Jan Blachowicz circles to get the center of the cage
Some nice shots from Jan Blachowicz
that stun The Mayor.
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Blachowicz pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Tito Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jan Blachowicz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
The Mayor launches a hook to the body
Jan Blachowicz moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Jan Blachowicz looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Jan Blachowicz
that forces The Mayor to try and defend better.
Blachowicz moves backwards and Tito Ortiz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Mayor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Blachowicz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Jan Blachowicz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jan Blachowicz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Tito Ortiz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Blachowicz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Mayor grapple with Jan Blachowicz and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jan Blachowicz managed to maintain his balances and move away from The Mayor
The Mayor is holding Jan Blachowicz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jan Blachowicz shows great balance while pushing away Tito Ortiz
Jan Blachowicz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz and Blachowicz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jan Blachowicz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Mayor's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tito Ortiz has seen better days.
The Mayor is holding Jan Blachowicz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jan Blachowicz shows great balance while pushing away Tito Ortiz
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Blachowicz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tito Ortiz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jan Blachowicz is in open guard over The Mayor
The Mayor works on the ground with his fingers over Blachowicz's face
Blachowicz shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jan Blachowicz is in open guard over The Mayor
Blachowicz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Jan Blachowicz for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal allows The Mayor time to recover... 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Mayor steps forward
Jan Blachowicz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Mayor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Jan Blachowicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Blachowicz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jan Blachowicz fakes a punch and launches himself over The Mayor!
Nice move by Blachowicz who clinches and pushes The Mayor against the cage
Jan Blachowicz pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor stumbles backwards and Jan Blachowicz circles to get the center of the cage
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Jan Blachowicz.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Jan Blachowicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Mayor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
The Mayor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Blachowicz struggles... Tito Ortiz is unable to take him down
The Mayor misses a step and Jan Blachowicz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Blachowicz!
Some big punches are landing!
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Jan Blachowicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tito Ortiz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tito Ortiz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The Mayor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Blachowicz struggles... Tito Ortiz is unable to take him down
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Jan Blachowicz tries to take advantage...
Jan Blachowicz attempts to cut off The Mayor with punches
The Mayor reels from the strikes.
The Mayor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Blachowicz struggles... Tito Ortiz is unable to take him down
Shovel hook by Jan Blachowicz
tags The Mayor.
Down The Mayor goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Jan Blachowicz's divison on notice!
Winner is Jan Blachowicz by KO (Shovel hook) at 1:31 Round 4
Statistics: Jan Blachowicz
Punches 46/61 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/13 (92%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 236 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 0/10 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/13 (8%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 236 s
The Mayor. Has been. IMPEACHED!
Then afterwards, he had a fight with Jan Blachowicz, which he lost, by KO.
Jan Blachowicz looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Ferocious staredown by The Mayor while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Tito Ortiz comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
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Jan Blachowicz and Tito Ortiz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Mayor leads with a punch
Jan Blachowicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The Mayor and Blachowicz circle around the center of the cage.
Jan Blachowicz swings...
...no good.
Crisp uppercut by Blachowicz followed by a hard jab
The Mayor deflects the blows.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The Mayor jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Tito Ortiz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz pushes away Blachowicz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Blachowicz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tito Ortiz
Jan Blachowicz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Blachowicz circles out and slips free of Tito Ortiz's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The Mayor moves backwards and Jan Blachowicz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Mayor is holding Jan Blachowicz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jan Blachowicz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz tries to show some ground skills
The Mayor uses his strength to keep The Mayor at a disadvantage
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Jan Blachowicz
Tito Ortiz looks to mount Jan Blachowicz...
Tito Ortiz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Deep breaths from Jan Blachowicz who tries a hammer punch to The Mayor's ribs.
That hit The Mayor who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
The Mayor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tito Ortiz controls the situation despite Jan Blachowicz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Deep breaths from Jan Blachowicz who tries a hammer punch to The Mayor's ribs.
That hit The Mayor who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz measures the resilience of The Mayor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Mayor's side.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
The Mayor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Blachowicz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Deep breaths from Jan Blachowicz who tries a hammer punch to The Mayor's ribs.
That hit The Mayor who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz measures the resilience of The Mayor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Mayor's side.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz tries to escape from the full mount...
Blachowicz struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Blachowicz measures the resilience of The Mayor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Mayor's side.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
The Mayor tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tito Ortiz controls the situation despite Jan Blachowicz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Jan Blachowicz
Jan Blachowicz tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jan Blachowicz creates enough space to control Tito Ortiz's leg.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Blachowicz
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Jan Blachowicz's guard...
Tito Ortiz passes momentarily but Jan Blachowicz sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Blachowicz
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Jan Blachowicz can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Mayor looks to work from half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Blachowicz
Tito Ortiz tries to free his leg
Jan Blachowicz moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
Blachowicz pushes Tito Ortiz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jan Blachowicz goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
The Mayor seems staggered and Jan Blachowicz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Blachowicz.
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Round 2
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The Mayor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jan Blachowicz's punches
The Mayor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Blachowicz.
Jan Blachowicz was tooling Tito Ortiz for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tito Ortiz lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Mayor has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Jan Blachowicz 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 Jan Blachowicz
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jan Blachowicz throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Tito Ortiz pushes away Blachowicz and breaks the clinch.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz goes with a looping right hand while Jan Blachowicz jumps back and jabs
The Mayor seems staggered and Jan Blachowicz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Mayor launches a kick
but Jan Blachowicz avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A right hand from Jan Blachowicz
makes The Mayor stumble back!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jan Blachowicz tries a hook to the body
and hits The Mayor ribs hard
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Blachowicz pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Blachowicz steps backwards away from Tito Ortiz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Mayor and Blachowicz circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Mayor steps backwards away from Jan Blachowicz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jan Blachowicz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Blachowicz launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Mayor stops that one with his ribs!
The Mayor steps forward
Jan Blachowicz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Tito Ortiz is measuring Blachowicz with his jab.
Blachowicz isn't fazed.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Jan Blachowicz tries to take advantage...
Blachowicz goes to the body...
He punishes The Mayor's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jan Blachowicz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tito Ortiz circles around Blachowicz
The Mayor looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jan Blachowicz's punches
The Mayor is on the receiving end of a great combo by Blachowicz.
Every time Jan Blachowicz attempts to get inside
The Mayor misses with a low kick.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Tito Ortiz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Blachowicz won't budge, forcing The Mayor to pull guard.
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over The Mayor
Jan Blachowicz launches a few punches to The Mayor
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Jan Blachowicz is in closed guard over The Mayor
Jan Blachowicz is looking to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Jan Blachowicz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jan Blachowicz is in half guard over The Mayor
Jan Blachowicz tries to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Jan Blachowicz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Blachowicz, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The Mayor decides to launch some tentative punches
Jan Blachowicz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jan Blachowicz throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The Mayor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tito Ortiz fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Mayor and Blachowicz circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Mayor launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Blachowicz's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Blachowicz!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The Mayor tries to grapple
He puts Blachowicz in a double underhook!
Jan Blachowicz pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor stumbles backwards and Jan Blachowicz circles to get the center of the cage
Some nice shots from Jan Blachowicz
that stun The Mayor.
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Blachowicz pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Tito Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jan Blachowicz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
The Mayor launches a hook to the body
Jan Blachowicz moves aside looking for a counter...
Poorly executed technique. Jan Blachowicz looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Jan Blachowicz
that forces The Mayor to try and defend better.
Blachowicz moves backwards and Tito Ortiz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Mayor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Blachowicz sprawls and remains on his feet.
Jan Blachowicz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jan Blachowicz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Tito Ortiz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Blachowicz is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Mayor grapple with Jan Blachowicz and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jan Blachowicz managed to maintain his balances and move away from The Mayor
The Mayor is holding Jan Blachowicz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jan Blachowicz shows great balance while pushing away Tito Ortiz
Jan Blachowicz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz and Blachowicz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jan Blachowicz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Mayor's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tito Ortiz has seen better days.
The Mayor is holding Jan Blachowicz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jan Blachowicz shows great balance while pushing away Tito Ortiz
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Blachowicz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tito Ortiz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jan Blachowicz is in open guard over The Mayor
The Mayor works on the ground with his fingers over Blachowicz's face
Blachowicz shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jan Blachowicz is in open guard over The Mayor
Blachowicz is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Jan Blachowicz for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal allows The Mayor time to recover... 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 Rupp Arena (Lexington, Kentucky) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Mayor steps forward
Jan Blachowicz catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The Mayor's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Jan Blachowicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Blachowicz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jan Blachowicz fakes a punch and launches himself over The Mayor!
Nice move by Blachowicz who clinches and pushes The Mayor against the cage
Jan Blachowicz pushes away The Mayor trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Mayor stumbles backwards and Jan Blachowicz circles to get the center of the cage
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Jan Blachowicz.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Jan Blachowicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Mayor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
The Mayor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Blachowicz struggles... Tito Ortiz is unable to take him down
The Mayor misses a step and Jan Blachowicz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Blachowicz!
Some big punches are landing!
Tito Ortiz attempts a sweep single...
Jan Blachowicz was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tito Ortiz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tito Ortiz is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The Mayor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Blachowicz struggles... Tito Ortiz is unable to take him down
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Jan Blachowicz tries to take advantage...
Jan Blachowicz attempts to cut off The Mayor with punches
The Mayor reels from the strikes.
The Mayor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Blachowicz struggles... Tito Ortiz is unable to take him down
Shovel hook by Jan Blachowicz
tags The Mayor.
Down The Mayor goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Jan Blachowicz's divison on notice!
Winner is Jan Blachowicz by KO (Shovel hook) at 1:31 Round 4
Statistics: Jan Blachowicz
Punches 46/61 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/13 (92%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 236 s
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 0/10 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/13 (8%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 236 s
The Mayor. Has been. IMPEACHED!
Then afterwards, he had a fight with Jan Blachowicz, which he lost, by KO.
