MMA Nation - UFC 133 Results And Play-By-Play: Rashad Evans Beats Tito Ortiz, Vitor Belfort KO's Yoshihiro Akiyamahttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/33343/mma-icon.png2011-08-06T20:01:16-07:00http://mma.sbnation.com/rss/stream/21121372011-08-06T20:01:16-07:002011-08-06T20:01:16-07:00UFC 133 Results: Rashad Evans Vs. Tito Ortiz Round Two
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<p><span class="caps">ROUND</span> <span class="caps">2</span> — Ortiz looks tired and wounded to start the second, while Evans, despite all that punching, appears to be the fresher fighter. Evans wades in with a left jab. Ortiz responds with two punches that don’t connect. Evans lands a one-two that backs up Ortiz, who while falling back, locks in a guillotine choke from his back. It looks promising, Ortiz is squeezing with all his might, but Evans wiggles his throat free. Evans immediately moves to side control and stuffs Ortiz up against the fence. He’s delivering big lefts to the bloody head of Ortiz. He’s trapped. Ortiz rolls and Evans traps him worse in a crucifix position. He wiggles his arm free, but Evans is still in side control. Ortiz attempts to get out using the fence, but is denied. Evans working his face with lefts. Ortiz rolls and is able to grab an ankle. Evans steps out and jumps back into the guard of Ortiz, who is now on his knees, back against the fence. Evans lands a big knee to the liver of Ortiz, which sends him sideways in agony. Evans follows him to the floor and adds several right hooks to Ortiz, who can not mount any type of defense.</p>
<p><b><span class="caps">UFC</span> 133 results: <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans</a> defeats <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122519/tito-ortiz" class="sbn-auto-link">Tito Ortiz</a> via technical knockout (strikes) in round two (4:48)</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/6/2349198/ufc-133-results-rashad-evans-vs-tito-ortiz-round-twoThomas Myers2011-08-06T19:53:31-07:002011-08-06T19:53:31-07:00UFC 133 Results: Rashad Evans Vs. Tito Ortiz Round One
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<p>Former champions <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122510/rashad-evans">Rashad Evans</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122519/tito-ortiz">Tito Ortiz</a> meet in a 205-pound showdown that serves as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/74507/ufc-133-evans-vs-ortiz">UFC 133: "Evans vs. Ortiz</a> 2" main event. The pair first met at UFC 73: "Stacked" back in 2007, battling to a draw. Evans was supposed to fight <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122509/phil-davis">Phil Davis</a> tonight, but he was a last minute scratch. Ortiz stepped up on short notice to serve as his replacement.</p>
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<p>ROUND 1 - Ortiz appears fired up to get started, pacing and bouncing furiously in his corner. The fights starts and Evans saunters out from his corner in a low stance. Ortiz fires a high kick and misses. He throws a left hook that doesn't. Evans managed to also land in the exchange. Ortiz again comes charging forward with a straight right that is blocked. Evans lands a nice right. Ortiz presses the action, backing Evans into a corner. He shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Evans quickly works to get to his feet, while Ortiz tries to improve his position. It's a stalemate, with both men expending a ton of energy. Evans gets back to his feet and Ortiz lets him go. Evans lands a nice combination. More punches from Evans. Ortiz returns fire, but seems hurt. Evans getting the better of the exchange. The action slows and the two clinch. Ortiz delivers two knees to the midsection of Ortiz. Evans with a HUGE slam. He's immediately close to full mount and starts to ground and pound. Ortiz just covering up at this point. He moves to avoid damage. Ten seconds left, with Evans on top of Ortiz still unloading strikes. Big time action.</p>
<p><b>To read full details of round two of the fight between Evans and Ortiz, including who won and how, click <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/6/2349198/ufc-133-results-rashad-evans-vs-tito-ortiz-round-two">here</a>.</b></p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/6/2349164/ufc-133-results-rashad-evans-vs-tito-ortiz-round-oneThomas Myers2011-08-06T19:39:01-07:002011-08-06T19:39:01-07:00UFC 133 Results: Vitor Belfort Destroys Yoshihiro Akiyama
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<p>Former champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122550/vitor-belfort">Vitor Belfort</a> meets Japanese Judo player <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122548/yoshihiro-akiyama">Yoshihiro Akiyama</a> in a middleweight (185-pound) contest that will serve as the co main event of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/74507/ufc-133-evans-vs-ortiz">UFC 133</a>: "Evans vs. Ortiz 2" pay-per-view (PPV) event. It was promoted to the co-featured fight of the night after Antonio Rogerio Noguiera was forced out of his fight with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129197/rich-franklin">Rich Franklin</a> because of an injury. Belfort is one fight removed from competing for the division title. <b>UFC 133 results: Vitor Belfort defeats Yoshihiro Akiyama via technical knockout in round one (1:52).</b></p>
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<p>ROUND 1 - Both men emerge from their corners, and its immediately clear that Belfort boasts the significant size advantage. The action starts off slow, with Akiyama blocking a high kick. Belfort charges forward with a combination of punches, one of which glances off the top of Akiyama's head. He's hurt! He drops to the canvas and Belfort immediately shifts into kill mode. Belfort now unloading, swinging wildly. Akiyama scrambles to avoid punishment, but Belfort won't stop punching. A few land to the back of his head, Belfort slips in one underneath while Akiyama is face down. He's out! Belfort just finished Akiyama in less than two minutes. He's screaming, "I'm back!" Indeed.</p>
<p><b>UFC 133 results: Vitor Belfort defeats Yoshihiro Akiyama via technical knockout in round one (1:52)</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/6/2349120/ufc-133-results-vitor-belfort-vs-yoshihiro-akiyamaThomas Myers2011-08-06T19:11:28-07:002011-08-06T19:11:28-07:00UFC 133 Results: Brian Ebersole Battles Back To Finish Dennis Hallman With Bloody Elbows
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<p>Streaking welterweights <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122577/dennis-hallman">Dennis Hallman</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129408/brian-ebersole">Brian Ebersole</a> will look to keep their respective win streaks alive when their fight is featured on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/74507/ufc-133-evans-vs-ortiz">UFC 133</a>: "Evans vs. Ortiz 2" pay-per-view (PPV) broadcast. Both men bring new meaning to the term MMA veterans, combining for a staggering 127 fights. <b>UFC 133 results: Brian Ebersole defeats Dennis Hallman via technical knockout (strikes) in round one (4:28).</b></p>
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<p>ROUND 1 - It's unclear what is more bizarre, the arrow shaved into Ebersole's chest hair or Hallmans' skimpy underoos. Odd. When the fight starts, Hallman storms out, gets a takedown and quickly moves to Ebersole's back. Hallman locks in a body triangle and Ebersole starts to roll. Hallman now angling for a rear naked choke -- Ebersole is in trouble early. Hallman gives up on the body triangle and sinks his hooks in. He puches Ebersole's ears to try and get him to move away from protecting his neck. Ebersole so far has done a great job of defending. Hallman tries to sink in the choke and Ebersole turns away, getting out from underneath Hallman, but finds himself in more danger, this time a guillotine choke. Ebersole eventually manages to pop his head out and delivers a big right hand and elbow to the forehead of Hallman. Ouch. Hammer fist. Huge left elbow. Now a right. Hallman is bleeding. Ebersole now just unloading. Halmman is struggling to avoid the punishment. He no longer can -- Ebersole lands a another huge elbow and Hallman momentarily goes stiff. The referee jumps in to ensure that Hallman isn't put out completely. What a big come from behind victory for Ebersole.</p>
<p><b>UFC 133 results: Brian Ebersole defeats Dennis Hallman via technical knockout (strikes) in round one (4:28).</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/6/2349096/ufc-133-results-brian-ebersole-battles-back-to-finish-dennis-hallmanThomas Myers2011-08-06T18:53:46-07:002011-08-06T18:53:46-07:00UFC 133 Results: Constantinos Phillippou Earns Close Split Decision Win Over Jorge Rivera
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<p>Middleweights <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122893/jorge-rivera" class="sbn-auto-link">Jorge Rivera</a> and Constantinos Phillippou are set to hook 'em up in a 185-pound fight that will be featured on the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/74507/ufc-133-evans-vs-ortiz" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 133</a>: "Evans vs. Ortiz 2" pay-per-view (PPV) main card. Rivera, who was originally scheduled to slug it out with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122894/alessio-sakara" class="sbn-auto-link">Alessio Sakara</a>, lost his most recent fight to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122551/michael-bisping" class="sbn-auto-link">Michael Bisping</a>. Phillippou, meanwhile is looking for his first win inside the Octagon after dropping his debut to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129227/nick-catone" class="sbn-auto-link">Nick Catone</a> earlier this year. <b>UFC 133 results: Constantinos Phillippou defeats Jorge Rivera via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).</b></p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/MMANATION%20%20"></a>ROUND 1 - Rivera opens up the action with a diving right hand that Phillippou dodges. He throws a few leg kicks, which Phillippou steps around and clinches with Rivera. He now has him up against the cage, which he uses to his advantage to score a takedown. Rivera tries to escape, but Phillippou turns him around and dumps him back into the fence. Phillippou attempts to secure side control and, in doing so, lands several big lefts to Rivera's unprotected face. Rivera stands to avoid the abuse and eventually is able to create distance. Phillippou presses him against the cage, standing, where the action stalls and the referee breaks them up. But they end up right in the same position moments later, but this time Rivera reverses Phillippou and quickly heads back to center cage. Rivera lands a nice left, straight right combination that appears to stagger Phillippou. But Phillippou recovers and lands a very nice right upper cut that snaps back the head of Rivera. Phillippou comes forward just as the round expires.</p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 </span>Phillippou </p>
<p>ROUND 2 - Both fighters come out to start the second throwing wild punches. Phillippou lands the best punch of the exchange and Rivera crumbles to the canvas. Phillippou now unloading and Rivera is turtled up. The referee warns Rivera to defend himself and move, otherwise he'll be force to stop the fight. And he does! He reverses Phillippou and starts to deliver payback. Only one minute into round one and both men have thrown a ton of strikes. Phillippou gets to his feet and eventually escape. They soon tangle and end up along the fence again, where Phillippou drops his Matt Serra-inspired foot stomps. The action dies and the referee separates then. They end up hugging instantly, but Rivera goes for a takedown this time. As they fall, Phillippou is able to sink in an omoplata, but is unable to do anything with it. Joe Rogan is beside himself. Both men remain tangled, and while Phillippou angles for an ankle rather than attempt to finish the move, Rivera gets himself out of trouble. Phillippou jumps on top of him, but doesn't do anything else as the round ends. Both men are visibly spent. </p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 </span>Phillippou </p>
<p>ROUND 3 - Phillippou again comes out the aggressor and lands a big punch. Rivera lands a nice knee that appears to hurt Phillippou, and follow it up with a big punch. Phillippou seems fine, diving for a takedown and ending up in Rivera's full guard. Rivera throws up a triangle, but Phillippou is able to get out and toss his legs aside. The submission attempt allows Rivera to get back to his feet and pushes Phillippou up against the fence. Phillippou reverses. Action stalls and again the referee breaks them apart. Phillippou goes for a takedown and can't get it. Rivera attempts a guillotine choke, but Phillippou is not in any serious trouble. Phillippou is on one knee, so Rivera unloads a knee to the body. Now Rivera peppers Phillippou with left hooks. Phillippou finally gets back to his feet and they square up. Rivera lands a nice combination, goes for a trip, but misses it and Phillippou lands on top of him just as the fight ends. </p>
<p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Rivera</span></p>
<p><b>UFC 133 results: Constantinos Phillippou defeats Jorge Rivera via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/6/2349047/ufc-133-results-constantinos-phillippou-earns-close-split-decisionThomas Myers2011-08-06T18:23:06-07:002011-08-06T18:23:06-07:00UFC 133 Results: Rory MacDonald Smashes Mike Pyle In One Round
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<p>Young meets old when promising up-and-comer <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122584/rory-macdonald" class="sbn-auto-link">Rory MacDonald</a> meets MMA veteran <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122587/mike-pyle" class="sbn-auto-link">Mike Pyle</a> in a welterweight fight that will kick-off the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/74507/ufc-133-evans-vs-ortiz" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 133</a>: "Evans vs. Ortiz 2" pay-per-view (PPV) event. MacDonald is coming off perhaps the biggest win of his career over <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128663/nate-diaz" class="sbn-auto-link">Nate Diaz</a>, while Pyle has put together a very impressive three-fight win streak. MacDonald is 22 years young and Pyle is 35 years old. <b>UFC 133 results: Rory MacDonald defeats Mike Pyle via technical knockout (strikes) in round one.</b></p>
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<p>ROUND 1 - Both fighters touch gloves. MacDonald opens up with a left jab. Pyle launches a lazy kick, which MacDonald catches and simultaneously throws a straight right that drops him. MacDonald lets him back up and Pyle flies in for the takedown, which he secures. MacDonald tries a guillotine but it isn't there. He scrambles to his feet and the pair end up along the fence. Pyle manages to get him back down, but MacDonald gets to his feet again. He fakes a right and lands a nice left hook that staggers Pyle. MacDonald goes for standing choke, but Pyle spins out. MacDonald gets a takedown, but backs off and kicks Pyle while he's on his back. MacDonald jumps into Pyle's guard, postures up and begins box the ears. Pyle landing a few shots from his back, but MacDonald clocks him with a huge left hook! Pyle is terribly hurt. He rolls to his belly and turtles up. MacDonald starts wailing on Pyle, huge punches to the right temple, as well as short elbows. Pyle is doing nothing but covering up. That's it! The referee has seen enough and stops the fight. Wow.</p>
<p><b>UFC 133 results: Rory MacDonald defeats Mike Pyle via technical knockout (strikes) in round one (3:54)</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/6/2348993/ufc-133-results-rory-macdonald-smashes-mike-pyle-in-one-roundThomas Myers2011-08-06T17:49:38-07:002011-08-06T17:49:38-07:00UFC 133 Results: Alexander Gustafsson Wrecks Matt Hamill
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<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122632/alexander-gustafsson" class="sbn-auto-link">Alexander Gustafsson</a>, one of the UFC's top light heavyweight prospects, gets a tough test in the experienced <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122512/matt-hamill" class="sbn-auto-link">Matt Hamill</a>. "The Hammer," a favorite from <i>The Ultimate Fighter</i> is a solid veteran, has been just short of title contention in a 12 fight UFC career. Gustafsson has been working hard on his takedown defense with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122509/phil-davis" class="sbn-auto-link">Phil Davis</a> at Alliance MMA. His coaches are hoping the hard work pays off. If he can't stop Hamill's takedown, it's going to be a long night.<br clear="all"><br> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../mma/fighter/122512/matt-hamill">Matt Hamill</a> (10-3, 9-3 UFC) 34 years old | 6'1" | 76" reach<br> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../mma/fighter/122632/alexander-gustafsson">Alexander Gustafsson</a> (11-1, 3-1 UFC) 24 years old | 6'5" | 76.5" reach</p>
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<b>Round One: </b>Hamill tells the audience in a prefight interview he doesn't have a gameplan. That's not usually the best approach to a high level cage fight. At 6'5" Gustafsson is extremely lanky. If he can keep Hamill at a distance, he can use that to his advantage. When they measure reach, they don't take Gustafsson's long legs into account.
<p>Crowd starts a "USA!" chant. Rogan, rightly, points out that Hamill is deaf and can't hear it. Touche. The whole first round was an extended feeling out process. Hamill seemed content to kickbox with Gustafsson, never really making a concerted effort for the takedown. Gustafsson ends the round bleeding from the eye, but he did the better work.</p>
<p><i>MMA Nation scores the round 10-9 for Gustafsson.</i></p>
<p><b>Round Two:</b> Gustafsson catches Hamill with an uppercut coming in. Hamill is breathing heavy and getting pounded. Seven and a half minutes in and they are still feeling each other out. Out of nowhere, Gustafsson changes all that, catching Hamill with a left hook and a right uppercut. When Hamill drops, Gustafsson is like an animal, leaping on him, ending up in the mount, and eventually ending the fight with ground and pound.</p>
<p><b>Alexander Gustafsson Wins Via TKO (3:34 of Round Two)<br></b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/6/2348967/ufc-133-results-alexander-gustafsson-wrecks-matt-hamillJonathan Snowden2011-08-06T17:12:52-07:002011-08-06T17:12:52-07:00UFC 133 Results: Chad Mendes Earns Dull Decision Over Rani Yahya
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<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122965/chad-mendes" class="sbn-auto-link">Chad Mendes</a> puts his number one featherweight contender status on the line when he takes on Brazlian jiu-jitsu stud <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129166/rani-yahya" class="sbn-auto-link">Rani Yahya</a> on the Spike TV portion of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/74507/ufc-133-evans-vs-ortiz" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 133</a>: "Evans vs. Ortiz 2" pay-per-view (PPV) event. Mendes, a fantastic wrestler, will likely stay away from the dangerous ground game of his opponent. UFC 133 results: Chad Mendes defeats Rani Yahya via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).</p>
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<p>ROUND 1 - Mendes real careful to start the fight -- he clearly does not want to get too close to Yahya, who fakes a takedown a minute into the fight. Mendes blasts him below the belt with an accidental low kick and the fight is put on hold until he recovers. Yahya puts his head down and throws a flurry of punches that all miss. Mendes throws a left hook that lands in the right ear of Yahya. He follows it up with a nice punch-kick combination. Yahya again trie to hit Mendes, but he just steps to the side. He goes for a takedown and Mendes tosses him out of the way. Mendes lands a few nice punches to Yahya, who covers up to minimize their effect. Yahya again comes barreling in with punches, Mendes ducks under, throws him to the mat and refuses to follow. Mendes attempts a flying knee as the roundcomes to a close.</p>
<p>MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Mendes</p>
<p>ROUND 2 - Yahya starts the second bum rushing Mendes, who picks him up and slams him to the mat. Mendes is on top, but doesn't stay there long, getting back up to his feet to avoid the dangerous submission attempts. Mendes lunges with a left hook, but it misses. Yahya uses the opportunity to pull Mendes to the floor, but he quickly stands up once again. Yahya actually lands a nice left hook on an unsuspecting Mendes. Mendes connects with a nice straight right hand. And another that wobbles Yahya this time. He now lands a glancing uppercut, while Yahya throws wildly ... and misses. Yahya misses with a high kick, but catches Mendes on the nose with a left hook. The two now stand in the cage, staring at one another, wondering who is going to make the next move. It's neither as the round mercifully ends.</p>
<p>MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Mendes</p>
<p>ROUND 3 - Mendes opens the third round with a takedown and actually remains there on top. Yahya grabs the back of his neck and turns to his side, looking to do something with the arm of Mendes. Mendes covers his mouth to obstruct his breathing. Mendes lands punches to the body, while Yahya looks for ways to end the fight. He grabs an ankle and Mendes steps out. Yahya once again is able to bring him down to the mat and attempts a choke, but Mendes quickly gets out of trouble. Now an omoplata, but again, Mendes escapes. Now back to their feet and Mendes lands a front kick. Yahya connects with a counter left. Mendes scores another takedown and a flip at the bell.</p>
<p>MMA Nation scores this round 10-9 Mendes</p>
<p><b>UFC 133 results: Chad Mendes defeats Rani Yahya via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/8/6/2348936/ufc-133-results-chad-mendes-vs-rani-yahyaThomas Myers