PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between OJ Da Juiceman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OJ Da Juiceman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Da Juiceman
vs
Ortiz

205 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Hellbent, Inc.

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OJ Da Juiceman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Juiceman throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.

Da Juiceman gets caught flat footed, as Ortiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ortiz trying to control but Da Juiceman is working from the bottom.
Da Juiceman striking off his back but it's not causing Ortiz any problems.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Da Juiceman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Ortiz gets to his feet. Da Juiceman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Da Juiceman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Da Juiceman wants to sweep but no luck.

Ortiz gets to his feet. Da Juiceman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Da Juiceman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Da Juiceman won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Juiceman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Da Juiceman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Da Juiceman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Da Juiceman is looking for a sweep.
Da Juiceman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Da Juiceman is breathing heavily.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Da Juiceman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Juiceman is looking to regain half guard here but Ortiz keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Juiceman is working hard here to advance position.

Ortiz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Da Juiceman wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ortiz won't allow Da Juiceman to get back to his feet.
Da Juiceman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Ortiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ortiz preventing the sweep.
Da Juiceman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Da Juiceman looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Juiceman, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortiz lands a jab to Da Juiceman's midsection.
Da Juiceman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Da Juiceman can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Juiceman is looking to improve his position.
Ortiz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Da Juiceman is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Juiceman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ortiz trying to control the pace.
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Juiceman keeps working.
Ortiz moves nicely into side control.
Da Juiceman is looking for a sweep.
Da Juiceman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ortiz asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Ortiz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Da Juiceman to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Juiceman misses with a combination

and Ortiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortiz.
Ortiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Ortiz stands and steps away. Da Juiceman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Da Juiceman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control.
Da Juiceman is trying to improve his position.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Da Juiceman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Juiceman tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chito Ortiz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Da Juiceman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Ortiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Juiceman sprawls well initially but Ortiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Da Juiceman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Juiceman gets back to full guard.
Da Juiceman striking off his back but it's not causing Ortiz any problems.
Ortiz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Da Juiceman's guard.
Da Juiceman tries to kick Ortiz off but Ortiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ortiz moves into full mount! Da Juiceman won't be happy about that!
Da Juiceman is squirming around, avoiding Ortiz's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Juiceman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Juiceman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Juiceman is looking to improve his position.
Chito Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.

Da Juiceman is defending against the submission attempts here by Ortiz.
Da Juiceman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Da Juiceman misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Ortiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Da Juiceman defends it well.
Da Juiceman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Da Juiceman punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Da Juiceman is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Juiceman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortiz counters with an inside leg kick.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Juiceman tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Juiceman to the ground. Da Juiceman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Da Juiceman throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Juiceman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Ortiz.

Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ortiz is tying to control. Da Juiceman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortiz blocks the strikes from Da Juiceman.
Ortiz stalling.
Ortiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Juiceman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Da Juiceman pushes Ortiz off and gets back to his feet.
Da Juiceman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Juiceman misses with the combination.

Ortiz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortiz is nestled in close to Da Juiceman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ortiz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Da Juiceman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortiz on the ground.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is pressing down on Da Juiceman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Da Juiceman is holding on for now.

Da Juiceman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Da Juiceman misses with a two punch combination.
Da Juiceman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Da Juiceman wants to hit a switch here but Ortiz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Juiceman there!
Da Juiceman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Juiceman is bucking up trying to escape but Ortiz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Da Juiceman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Da Juiceman looks a forlorn figure.
Da Juiceman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chito Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ortiz lands a nice hook to Da Juiceman's body. Da Juiceman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Juiceman falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control.
Da Juiceman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ortiz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ortiz lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here as Ortiz stalls from top position.

Ortiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Da Juiceman, who protects the arm well.
Da Juiceman pushes Ortiz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ortiz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Juiceman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Da Juiceman pushes Ortiz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ortiz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Da Juiceman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortiz cracks Da Juiceman with a big elbow.
Da Juiceman is trying to buck Ortiz off.
Ortiz working the ground and pound from side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ortiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Juiceman sprawls well initially but Ortiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ortiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortiz prevents Da Juiceman from improving his position.
Ortiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Ortiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Juiceman is just riding it out for now. Ortiz eventually gives up the hold.
Da Juiceman wants to get back to full guard.
OJ Da Juiceman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Da Juiceman is in a horrible position here. Ortiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Da Juiceman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ortiz landing strikes from the mount and Da Juiceman is in trouble!
Ortiz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ortiz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ortiz breaks from Da Juiceman's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Juiceman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortiz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Ortiz is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ortiz extends the arm and Da Juiceman is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chito Ortiz!