PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eetmy Shorts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the ring accompanied by Mosh By Eminem. Tito Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ortiz
vs
Shorts

188 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eetmy Shorts!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Shorts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shorts, right into the meat.
Shorts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ortiz fails to land the takedown.

Shorts clinches with his opponent.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but Shorts keeps him there for the moment.
Shorts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shorts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shorts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ortiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shorts lands a knee to the body.
Shorts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shorts scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Shorts.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shorts.
Shorts lands an elbow just above Ortiz 's eye.

It looks like Tito Ortiz has been cut.
Shorts gets underhooks to prevent Ortiz's takedown attempt.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Shorts manages to get underhooks.
Shorts is trying to maintain a safe position but Ortiz gets an underhook and turns Shorts into the ropes.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shorts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shorts.
Shorts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shorts crunches a lovely knee into Ortiz's ribcage.
Shorts leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Shorts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts lands a nice elbow.
Shorts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shorts lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shorts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortiz has Shorts pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Shorts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shorts crunches a lovely knee into Ortiz's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shorts lands an elbow just above Ortiz 's eye.
Shorts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shorts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ortiz jumps guard but Shorts stands there with Ortiz around his waist. Ortiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ortiz looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ortiz as Shorts tries to tie him up.
Shorts lands an elbow that stopped Ortiz in his tracks for a moment.
Shorts lands a knee to the head.
Shorts has Ortiz pushed against the ropes.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shorts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Shorts lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ortiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ortiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Shorts is controlling the position.
Shorts lands an elbow that stopped Ortiz in his tracks for a moment.

Ortiz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz stopping the sweep attempt from Shorts.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shorts is trying to control the position but Ortiz postures up.
Ortiz trying to control but Shorts is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eetmy Shorts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tito Ortiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Ortiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shorts but Shorts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ortiz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shorts - the referee stops the clock and Ortiz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shorts. Ortiz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A good leg kick by Shorts.

Shorts takes the fight into the clinch.
Shorts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shorts scores a nice knee to the body.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ortiz looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shorts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ortiz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ortiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shorts smiles and moves away.
Shorts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shorts throws a nice looking combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shorts misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shorts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ortiz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shorts. That one must have hurt.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Shorts tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Shorts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shorts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shorts scores with a nice body kick.

Shorts moves into the clinch successfully.
Shorts stops a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shorts.
Shorts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ortiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Eetmy Shorts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shorts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shorts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shorts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shorts lands a damaging elbow.
Shorts landing knees to the body.
Shorts trying to control the position but instead, Ortiz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shorts into the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shorts.
Shorts crunches a lovely knee into Ortiz's ribcage.
Shorts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Tito Ortiz's cut is getting worse.
Shorts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts stops a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shorts landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shorts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ortiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shorts landing knees to the head.
Shorts lands a damaging elbow.
Shorts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ortiz is keeping busy.
Ortiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shorts walks away with a smile on his face. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shorts stuffs the takedown.
Shorts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ortiz. That did some damage!

Shorts clinches with his opponent.
Shorts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Shorts comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shorts is struggling to control the position.
Shorts scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shorts lands an elbow that stopped Ortiz in his tracks for a moment.
Shorts landing knees to the head.
Shorts wants to stall.
Shorts is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eetmy Shorts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tito Ortiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Shorts is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Shorts shows good takedown defense.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shorts tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shorts to the ground. Shorts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tito Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Ortiz seems to be looking for submissions.
Shorts is trying to get back to full guard.
Shorts trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz tries to pass to full mount but Shorts defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts is looking for a sweep. Ortiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ortiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shorts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shorts's head.

Ortiz is working for a submission of some sort.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shorts - that will leave a mark!
Shorts lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eetmy Shorts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shorts pinned against the cage. Shorts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Shorts sprawls well. He's pushed Ortiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Shorts takes the fight into the clinch.
Shorts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ortiz's face.
Shorts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shorts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shorts is looking to control Ortiz's arms but Ortiz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shorts has his back to the ropes.
Shorts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shorts.
Shorts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shorts's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shorts landing knees to the head.
Shorts lands a knee to the head.

Ortiz jumps guard and drags Shorts to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Ortiz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shorts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ortiz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shorts's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eetmy Shorts really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tito Ortiz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shorts lands a jab-cross combination.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Shorts tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Shorts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shorts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Shorts shows good takedown defense.
Shorts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shorts has Ortiz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shorts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shorts just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ortiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shorts walks away with a smile on his face. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shorts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shorts.
Tito Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Shorts both land. Nice combination.
Shorts throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts scores with a nice head shot.
Shorts tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shorts pinned against the cage. Shorts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eetmy Shorts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shorts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shorts.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shorts.
Shorts throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ortiz's head.
Shorts throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shorts.
Shorts lands with a kick to the temple. Ortiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shorts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shorts!
Shorts thuds his right hand into Ortiz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Shorts rushes Ortiz and presses him up against the ropes.
Shorts is pressed up against the ropes. Ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shorts down to the mat. Shorts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortiz doesn't seem bothered though.
Shorts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortiz.
A left and a right from Shorts both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortiz.

Shorts clinches up with Ortiz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shorts's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ortiz has Shorts pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Shorts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shorts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shorts slowing the pace effectively.
Ortiz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ortiz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shorts pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Ortiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shorts scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Shorts.

Shorts is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ortiz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shorts to the mat. Shorts regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shorts wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eetmy Shorts dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tito Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Shorts.
Shorts stuffs the takedown.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shorts.
Ortiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shorts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
Shorts lands a head kick!
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Shorts.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shorts misses with a few strikes there.
Shorts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with Shorts, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes Shorts against the ropes but Shorts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts connects with a high kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shorts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shorts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ortiz will feel that in the morning.
Shorts connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortiz shoots in but Shorts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shorts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ortiz will feel that in the morning.
Shorts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shorts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ortiz. That did some damage!

Shorts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shorts lands an elbow inside that Ortiz shrugs off.
Shorts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shorts prevents Ortiz from breaking the clinch.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Shorts manages to get underhooks.
Shorts landing knees to the head.
Shorts is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ortiz wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Shorts.
Ortiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ortiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shorts scores with a knee to the head.
Shorts lands a damaging elbow.
Shorts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shorts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shorts lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Shorts lands but Ortiz takes it in his stride.
Eetmy Shorts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Shorts moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Shorts.
Shorts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shorts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shorts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Shorts gets underhooks to prevent Ortiz's takedown attempt.
Shorts lands a nice knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eetmy Shorts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shorts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 44:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 44:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eetmy Shorts!