It was the rematch that both Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz waited for after 5 years. And it was time for them to settle the score inside the octagon. There last fight resulted in unanimous draw last july 2007.
In the first round of the fight Rashad Evans took control of the it when he showed his boxing and striking skills to Tito Ortiz. But Ortiz would also do a great job on his defense evading and counter attacking as well. And Evans would continue to dominate more until the end of the round.
But in round 2 Tito Ortiz made adjustment's and was focused to start the round. Ortiz would take down Evans and use his wrestling and grappling skills to own the round.
And Ortiz managed to sneak and guillotine choke that
would have ended Evans and could lead to a tap out win. But Evans managed to escape Ortiz expertise move and would be relentless on his striking. Evans landed a strong knee that made Tito Ortiz crumbled down. As soon as Evans realize he landed a big hit and seeing Ortiz is hurt. Rashad Evans took advantage and started pounding home Ortiz. And after a series of pound shots the referee took over to stop the fight declaring Evans the winner via TKO with 4:48 of round 2.
Vitor Belfort vs Yoshihiro Akiyama
Vitor Belfort proved to the fans that he is back and with an explosive win against japanese superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama. Belfort won the fight in the first round via TKO when he landed strong punch to Akiyama together with fury of combo punches. Akiyama could not see were those punches were coming from since Belfort was so quick and accurate. As soon as Belfort established flaming punches all over Akiyama's defense, Belfort was close to closing the fight with an explosive win.
Belfort continued to rained punches all over Akiyama and when Belfort landed a big shot that caused Akiyama to be outcold. The referee took over and declared Belfort the winner via TKO in 1:54 of round 1.
Akiyama would be treated right away by the medical staff after he was out cold lying inside the octagon. And moments later Akiyama was sitting in the corner fine and breathing.
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