PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamusthe Bonecrusher Skunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ortiz
vs
Bonecrusher Skunder

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamusthe Bonecrusher Skunder!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Skunder shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skunder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Skunder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Skunder sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skunder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skunder as he avoids it easily.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Skunder. Skunder gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skunder but Skunder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skunder.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skunder as he avoids it easily.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Skunder shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
Skunder throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.

Ortiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skunder, pushing him back against the cage.
Skunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortiz has double underhooks.
Skunder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortiz after a bit of a struggle.

Ortiz jumps into guard, dragging Skunder to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skunder trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortiz trying to control the position.
Skunder won't allow Ortiz to get back to his feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Shamusthe Bonecrusher Skunder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Skunder tries to clinch up.
Skunder fails to land the takedown.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Skunder with that takedown attempt.

Skunder rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Skunder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz is trying to stall.
Skunder tries to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Ortiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skunder backwards.

Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Ortiz wants to clinch but Skunder slips to the side

and Skunder counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunder tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz trying to land knees to the body.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Ortiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ortiz tries to keep at a distance but Skunder has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Skunder turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Skunder manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Skunder stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shamusthe Bonecrusher Skunder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Skunder throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Skunder should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Skunder catches Ortiz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skunder misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skunder.
Ortiz tries to land a front kick but Skunder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skunder swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz.
Skunder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortiz circles away.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamusthe Bonecrusher Skunder.
Skunder is breathing heavily.
Skunder dives in and grabs Ortiz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on Skunder's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Skunder shows good takedown defense.

Ortiz tries to keep at a distance but Skunder has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ortiz. No joy for Skunder on that attempt.
Ortiz scores with a hook.
Ortiz fails with the takedown.
Skunder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Ortiz pushes Skunder up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Skunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skunder pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ortiz keeps control of Skunder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skunder can't break the clinch.
Skunder is trying to force a seperation but Ortiz has the dominant position.
Skunder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunder has Ortiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ortiz jumps guard but Skunder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Ortiz breaks the clinch.

Skunder has closed the distance and engaged Ortiz in a clinch.
Skunder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ortiz looking for a takedown.
Ortiz looking for a takedown.

Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Ortiz. No joy for Skunder on that attempt.
Skunder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skunder's waist but Skunder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortiz off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Skunder is having none of it.
Skunder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Ortiz jumps guard but Skunder stands there with Ortiz around his waist. Ortiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skunder has Ortiz pushed against the cage.

Ortiz breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Skunder instigates a clinch.
Skunder jumps guard but Ortiz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shamusthe Bonecrusher Skunder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ortiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skunder taking a breather.
Skunder looking for a takedown.
Skunder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skunder prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skunder's face.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skunder just stands there and leans against the cage.

Skunder pulls guard successfully.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Skunder is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skunder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skunder keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Skunder looking for a sweep. Not yet Skunder, not yet.
Skunder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Skunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tito Ortiz.
Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Skunder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Skunder avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skunder.
Shamusthe Bonecrusher Skunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Ortiz closes the distance and pushes Skunder back into the cage.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skunder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skunder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ortiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skunder blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skunder jumps guard but Ortiz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ortiz is looking to take this one to the mat.

Skunder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skunder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skunder striking off his back but it's not causing Ortiz any problems.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Skunder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skunder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunder is stalling in the full guard.
Skunder pushes down on Ortiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Skunder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Skunder has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tito Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamusthe Bonecrusher Skunder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ortiz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tito Ortiz.
Well Skunder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamusthe Bonecrusher Skunder!