PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Whiteside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Ortega will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Whiteside
vs
Ortega

160 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
24
134 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Whiteside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miguel Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiteside dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega shoots for a double leg takedown but Whiteside sprawls well. He's pushed Ortega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ortega has a takedown stuffed.
Ortega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Whiteside counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnny Whiteside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Ortega.
Ortega parries the strikes from Whiteside easily there. Whiteside is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ortega to escape.
Ortega is looking to regain half guard here but Whiteside keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Whiteside throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Whiteside definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteside working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Whiteside haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ortega avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Whiteside.
Ortega is trying to control Whiteside's posture but Whiteside avoids it.
Whiteside is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ortega's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiteside displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Whiteside stuffs the takedown.
Whiteside misses with a wild body shot.
Whiteside shoots for a takedown but Ortega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whiteside misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ortega enables Whiteside to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ortega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Whiteside dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Whiteside swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ortega finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Whiteside drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whiteside is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whiteside throws a strike but Ortega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whiteside is keeping the position for now.
Johnny Whiteside overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteside keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega stops Whiteside from standing up.
Whiteside keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiteside wants to stand but Ortega is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortega shoots for a takedown but Whiteside saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miguel Ortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whiteside lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Whiteside bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ortega tries to improve position but can't.
Whiteside lands a few punches from side control.
Ortega is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ortega is not content to let Whiteside control the position.
Whiteside taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whiteside looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ortega is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Whiteside dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Whiteside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Whiteside.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whiteside sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
Whiteside looks for a takedown but Ortega sprawls well.
Ortega tries to clinch but Whiteside is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteside throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortega is defended easily by Whiteside.
Johnny Whiteside has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Ortega.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Whiteside circles away easily

and Whiteside counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega is not content to let Whiteside control the position.
Ortega is trying to improve his position.
Whiteside lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here as Whiteside stalls from top position.
Whiteside looks up at the clock and then as Ortega takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Whiteside smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Whiteside throws a strike aimed at the side of Ortega's head but Ortega avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside staying calm.
Whiteside cracks Ortega with a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiteside is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Whiteside scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Whiteside clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Whiteside shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ortega's guard.
Whiteside trying to move into half guard but instead Ortega has managed to sweep!

Whiteside wants to get back to his feet but Ortega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Whiteside has his feet on Ortega's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Whiteside fails with the takedown.

Whiteside throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ortega was covering up waiting for the punch and Whiteside finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ortega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whiteside stands up from Ortega's guard - Whiteside perhaps looking for a knockout.
No luck for Whiteside with that takedown attempt.
Miguel Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiteside takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega tries to clinch but Whiteside is having none of it.

Whiteside looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ortega!
Ortega tries to bench press Whiteside off him but Whiteside keeps the position.
Whiteside is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ortega's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega parries the strikes from Whiteside easily there. Whiteside is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ortega to escape.
Ortega tries to bench press Whiteside off him but Whiteside keeps the position.
Ortega wants to control but Whiteside postures up.
Ortega bucks up and tries to throw Whiteside off but instead Whiteside has got his back!

Whiteside is persistently looking for the submission but Ortega is defending it well.
Miguel Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I would not like to be Ortega right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Whiteside showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whiteside has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 40:35
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 40:35
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 40:35

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Whiteside!