PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gage comes to the cage accompanied by Panama. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gage
vs
Ortiz

185 cm
34
210 lbs
33 - 12 - 1

189 cm
31
202 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Urban Fighter

Hellbent
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Ortiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Gage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gage.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gage.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with some punches.
Ortiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gage's elbow.
Gage tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Gage back against the cage.
We've been informed that Ortiz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Ortiz lands with a right to the head.
Gage misses with a punch on the inside.
Gage tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Ortiz.
Gage tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage is struggling to control the position.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz being controlled against the cage.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gage has a couple of punches blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage controlling the action here for a moment.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Gage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gage stalling.
Gage throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gage checks a leg kick nicely.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gage lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.
Gage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ortiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Gage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gage scores with a shot to the body.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
Gage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortiz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ortiz tries to work over Gage's front leg with a kick but Gage checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Ortiz.

Gage rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gage.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gage backwards.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gage fails to land.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz working aggressively here.
Gage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gage is working Ortiz over against the cage.
Ortiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gage working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gage.
Gage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Gage lands a right hand.
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!
Gage presses Ortiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gage misses with the head strike.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Gage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gage lands with a light punch inside.
Gage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gage lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Gage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe Gage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Gage.
Nice body punch from Gage.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
Gage effectively controlling the action here.
Gage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
A short left from Ortiz.
Gage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortizs head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
Gage gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gage.
Gage misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz being controlled against the cage.
Gage can't find room to land a body shot as Ortiz controls the action.
Gage lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gage.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
The referee calls for Gage to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Gage dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ortiz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Gage.
Ortiz misses with a wild body shot.
Gage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gage tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe Gage is winning the standup battle so far.
Gage misses with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Gage.
Gage misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortiz takes a swing at Gage's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gage misses the target.
A slow jab from Ortiz misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortiz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gage is looking to wear down Ortiz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Gage rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries a body shot but Gage blocks it.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Gage controls the action.
Gage misses with a body punch.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gage stalling in the clinch but Ortiz improves position.
Gage tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Gage.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz lands with a short shot to the head.
Gage trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gage.
Gage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gage throws a head punch that misses.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gage avoids the elbow strike from Ortiz, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gage.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gage.
Gage'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 blocking some punches.
Gage misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lorenzo Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortiz.
The referee calls for Gage to work.
Gage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gage scores with a shoulder strike.
Gage taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Ortiz as the two fighters clinch.
Ortiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortiz pushes Gage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Gage trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
Gage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Gage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gage.
Gage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe Gage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
Gage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
A short right from Gage.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz misses with some punches.
Gage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ortiz is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gage 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Gage!
Joe Gage was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.