PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angel Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ortiz
vs
Franklin

175 cm
27
153 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franklin as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Ortiz. No joy for Franklin on that attempt.
Franklin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Franklin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franklin is defended easily by Ortiz.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Franklin.
Franklin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Franklin as he connects with a hook.

Ortiz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franklin is trying to defend but Ortiz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Franklin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ortiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franklin moves into full guard.
Franklin looks gassed!
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Franklin's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing Ortiz from standing up.

Ortiz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Franklin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Franklin has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ortiz has a closed guard, preventing Franklin from standing up.
Ortiz pulls Franklin in to control the position.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franklin on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Angel Ortiz just wasn't active enough.

Ortiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franklin sprawls well initially but Ortiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franklin defending well though.
Franklin looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Franklin's temple.
Franklin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz working over Franklin with some ground and pound. Franklin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ortiz working Franklin over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ortiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Franklin defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ortiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ortiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franklin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz winds up and cracks Franklin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz is nestled in close to Franklin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ortiz working Franklin over with strikes.
Franklin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Ortiz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ortiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ortiz scoring with punches from side control.
Franklin is pushing Ortiz's head away, looking to escape. Ortiz manages to hold on to the position though.
Ortiz looks up at the clock and then as Franklin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Ortiz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ortiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ortiz grinds an elbow into Franklin's temple.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortiz lands a nice forearm strike.
Ortiz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ortiz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Franklin some visible discomfort.
Angel Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortiz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ortiz working the body and head with strikes.
Ortiz working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz is working Franklin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ortiz scoring with punches and elbows.

Ortiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franklin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ortiz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ortiz cracks Franklin with a big right hand but Franklin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ortiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Franklin is rocked!
Ortiz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Franklin to see if he's OK.
Franklin is still in real trouble! Can Ortiz finish him?
Ortiz working the ground and pound.
Ortiz scoring with punches and elbows.
Ortiz scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Franklin is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ortiz can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Ortiz!