PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramiro Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramiro Delgado has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Delgado
vs
Ortiz

211 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

199 cm
25
262 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramiro Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses.
As Ortiz tries to get set, Delgado tries to push him back and clinch up but Ortiz manages to avoid the attempt.
Delgado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
Delgado is looking to counter the offense by Ortiz and move into the clinch.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Delgado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ortiz manages to circle out of the way.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Ortiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ortiz manages to circle out of the way.
Ortiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delgado circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Delgado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ortiz.
Delgado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
A nice combination there by Ortiz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Delgado avoids nicely.
Delgado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Delgado avoids them all with ease.
JJ Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delgado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delgado.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
Delgado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
JJ Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortiz throws a right hand that Delgado ducks under and follows up with a left that Delgado also avoids with ease.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Ortiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delgado is looking to counter the offense by Ortiz and move into the clinch.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Delgado avoids nicely.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Ortiz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ortiz duly obliges.
Ortiz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ortiz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Delgado back to the cage. Ortiz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Delgado pushes Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Delgado misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Ortiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Delgado has a couple of punches blocked by Ortiz.

Delgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Delgado.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Delgado eats them both and turns towards Ortiz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Delgado.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Delgado avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado misses with a head kick.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortiz scores with a three punch combo!
Ortiz lands a jab-cross combination.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado throws a counter high kick but Ortiz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ortiz tries to bum rush Delgado with a series of wild strikes but Delgado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delgado is looking to counter the offense by Ortiz and move into the clinch.
Delgado has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delgado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ortiz misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Ortiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortiz misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Ortiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delgado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
Ortiz swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
JJ Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Delgado avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Ortiz scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delgado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Delgado wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Delgado breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz misses with a double jab.
Ortiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ortiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delgado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Delgado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Delgado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delgado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
Delgado is looking for a counter combo.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Delgado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ortiz misses with a wild combination.
As Ortiz tries to get set, Delgado tries to push him back and clinch up but Ortiz manages to avoid the attempt.
JJ Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delgado throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Ortiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delgado tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Delgado avoids them all with ease.
Delgado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delgado dives in and grabs Ortiz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes down on Delgado's head and hops out.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Delgado avoids them all with ease.
Delgado dodges the punch combination from Ortiz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Ortiz.
Delgado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delgado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Delgado shoots in for a double leg but Ortiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramiro Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Delgado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz misses with a double jab.
Ortiz tries to bum rush Delgado with a series of wild strikes but Delgado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delgado is looking to counter the offense by Ortiz and move into the clinch.
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delgado slips a jab and a cross from Ortiz.
Ortiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delgado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delgado lands with a kick to the temple. Ortiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Delgado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delgado throws a head kick that half lands.
Ortiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delgado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ortiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Delgado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Ortiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delgado thinks about countering with a head kick.
Delgado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
Delgado tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Delgado avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz throws a right hand that Delgado ducks under and follows up with a left that Delgado also avoids with ease.
Delgado shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
Delgado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz misses with a double jab.
Ortiz throws a one two combo.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Delgado avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Delgado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delgado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
Delgado throws a nice head kick!
Ortiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delgado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delgado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Delgado avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Delgado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ortiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortiz swinging wildly here.
Ortiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delgado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Delgado counters by moving into the clinch.
Delgado wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramiro Delgado. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado jumps guard but Ortiz stands there with Delgado around his waist. Delgado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Delgado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delgado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delgado working aggressively here.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delgado has him pressed against the cage.
Delgado drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Delgado manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Delgado avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz looks to land a combination but Delgado avoids it well.
Ortiz misses with a double jab.
Ortiz misses with the combination.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Delgado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delgado circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz misses with a wild combination.
Ramiro Delgado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delgado throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ortiz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Ortiz!