Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 103 Mirage vs Lafitte
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Yusuke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortega fakes the leg kick and cracks Yusuke in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ortega.#CL#
Ortega instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Yusuke successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ortega advances position into side control!
Yusuke tries to improve position but can't.
Yusuke looks to move to half guard but instead Ortega has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yusuke tries to lock up and control but Ortega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ortega controlling his opponent.
Yusuke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1##SU#
Ortega postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yusuke to stand up.
Yusuke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yusuke looks to land a combination but Ortega avoids it well.
Yusuke is looking to land body kicks.
Ortega wants to clinch.
Yusuke misses the shot to the body.
Carlos Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Yusuke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusuke. #CL#
Ortega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yusuke pushes Ortega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yusuke.
A short right from Ortega on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ortega.
Ortega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yusuke.
Yusuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yusuke is working Ortega over against the cage.
Yusuke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortega. #TD2#
Yusuke jumps guard.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Yusuke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Yusuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Ortega wants to stand but Yusuke is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ortega postures up. #T3#
Ortega controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Yusuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Ortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yusuke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortega is one step ahead there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yusuke controls Ortega momentarily but Ortega frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Yusuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Ortega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yusuke keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yusuke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yusuke slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fujii Yusuke will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yusuke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carlos Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortega lands a front kick.#CL#
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Yusuke.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Yusuke.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Yusuke successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Yusuke working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yusuke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.#T1#
Yusuke looking to control. #SUB2#
Yusuke looking for a guillotine here but Ortega defends easily.
Ortega trying to control but Yusuke is working from the bottom.
Yusuke wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
Yusuke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Fujii Yusuke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yusuke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yusuke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Ortega wriggles free and stands up.
Ortega closes the distance but Yusuke moves to the side
and Yusuke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yusuke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yusuke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yusuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yusuke avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Yusuke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yusuke duly obliges.
Ortega catches Yusuke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yusuke misses with a straight right.
Ortega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Ortega takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Ortega is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Yusuke.
Oh Ortega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yusuke connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortega tries to clinch up.
Ortega seems to have got his legs back now.
Yusuke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch but Yusuke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Yusuke keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Yusuke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ortega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yusuke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yusuke. #SUB2#
Yusuke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yusuke. #T4#
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
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!
Ortega is trying to stand.
Ortega is not content to let Yusuke control the position.
Ortega is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujii Yusuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Yusuke.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Ortega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yusuke misses with a straight right.
Ortega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yusuke throws a good cross that connects.
Yusuke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
Ortega misses with a hook. Yusuke ducked under it nicely.
Yusuke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ortega with a body shot.#CL#
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yusuke drags the fight down to the ground.
Ortega throwing strikes from guard but Yusuke blocks nicely.
Ortega's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ortega's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Yusuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yusuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Yusuke.
Ortega pushes down on Yusuke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Ortega decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ortega!
Yusuke looks to land a left hand but Ortega moved out of range nicely.
Ortega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yusuke misses with a body shot.
Yusuke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ortega works Yusuke's body with a nice hook.
Yusuke misses with a wild body shot.
Yusuke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ortega can pounce on him.
Ortega tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ortega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yusuke lands a head shot.
Ortega sizes up Yusuke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Yusuke moved out of range.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yusuke lands with a straight right. Ortega didn't see that one coming.
Fujii Yusuke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yusuke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yusuke there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Yusuke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yusuke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yusuke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortega manages to get back to half guard.
Ortega is trying to stand back up but Yusuke is controlling him
Ortega is looking to get back to full guard here but Yusuke has managed to pass to side control instead.
Yusuke trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Yusuke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ortega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Yusuke working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Yusuke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ortega has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yusuke but great work by Ortega.
Ortega working the ground and pound but Yusuke is defending the strikes.
Ortega throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Yusuke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ortega's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yusuke gets full guard.
Ortega throws a strike but Yusuke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Yusuke pushes his legs off easily.
Yusuke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Ortega.
I think Yusuke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujii Yusuke!

Event: PFC 97 Mirage vs Kitano
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Ortega throws a good cross that connects.
Yusuke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yusuke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Ortega.
Ortega wants to slow Yusuke down by chopping away at his legs.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Yusuke throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
Yusuke misses with a hook.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusuke. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusuke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Yusuke's head.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yusuke avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Yusuke walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Ortega there.
Ortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Yusuke.
Yusuke clobbers Ortega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortega connects with a body shot that sends Yusuke's belly button to the back.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortega. That's going to slow Yusuke down.
Ortega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yusuke ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Yusuke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yusuke throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega tests Yusuke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yusuke fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Yusuke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yusuke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ortega rather than just go for the knockout.
Yusuke throws a big shot that misses.
Yusuke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ortega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusuke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yusuke throws out a leg kick but Ortega moves out of range and Yusuke only half commits.
Yusuke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yusuke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Ortega misses.
Donk. Ortega catches Yusuke right on the button with a cross.
Yusuke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega takes one on the button.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusuke moves away.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Ortega is predictable there
and Yusuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Yusuke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ortega. Ortega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yusuke swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Yusuke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yusuke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yusuke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Ortega.#T3#
Yusuke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.
Ortega takes a swing at Yusuke's ribcage but misses.
Yusuke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yusuke throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega lands a nice hook to Yusuke's body. Yusuke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab from Yusuke.
Ortega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yusuke will feel that in the morning.
Yusuke lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega thows a leg kick but Yusuke checks it
letting Yusuke counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortega. That's going to slow Yusuke down.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusuke manages to avoid it.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yusuke throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yusuke on the side of the head.
Yusuke throws a poor cross that misses
and Ortega counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Yusuke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yusuke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yusuke throws a low kick but Ortega avoids it.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Yusuke misses.
Ortega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Yusuke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yusuke counters with a nice body shot.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Yusuke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega throws a low kick but Yusuke moves out of range easily.
Yusuke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Yusuke ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Ortega gets tackled into the cage by Yusuke. Yusuke maintains the clinch.
Ortega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortega digs a right hand underneath Yusuke's ribcage. Yusuke let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yusuke throws a hook but Ortega blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yusuke.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a solid leg kick but Ortega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.
Ortega tried to counter with a leg kick but Yusuke avoided it.
Yusuke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusuke.
Carlos Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yusuke's head backwards.
Yusuke misses with a hook to the body
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yusuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yusuke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ortega to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yusuke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yusuke lands a body shot.
Yusuke throws a push kick but Ortega slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Yusuke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yusuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yusuke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortega.
Yusuke tries to clinch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
Yusuke jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Yusuke moved out of range.
Yusuke blocks a jab.
Yusuke throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
Ortega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yusuke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusuke. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusuke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yusuke throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusuke.
A telegraphed right hand from Yusuke misses the target.
Ortega takes one on the button.
Yusuke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Yusuke feints and then cracks Ortega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ortega down.
Nice straight punches there by Yusuke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yusuke.
Yusuke works Ortega's body with a nice hook.
Yusuke throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Yusuke's head but Yusuke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Yusuke.
Yusuke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ortega.
Yusuke misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Ortega.
Ortega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yusuke misses with an uppercut.
Ortega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Ortega misses.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Yusuke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yusuke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusuke. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yusuke throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Ortega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortega cracks Yusuke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yusuke's head backwards.
Yusuke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Yusuke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yusuke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Yusuke there.
Nice defenses there by Ortega.
Ortega blocks a leg kick.
Yusuke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yusuke misses with a looping right.#T4#
Ortega misses the jab.
Yusuke replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ortega blocks it well.
Ortega misses the jab.
Yusuke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yusuke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yusuke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Ortega is predictable there
and Yusuke counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yusuke throws out the jab.
Ortega throws a right hand that misses
and Yusuke counters with a left to the body.
Yusuke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yusuke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortega.
Yusuke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
It looked like Ortega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yusuke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortega throws a leg kick but Yusuke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yusuke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yusuke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yusuke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yusuke slips a straight right by Ortega.
A punch combination from Yusuke misses.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Yusuke slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujii Yusuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Yusuke misses with a wild body shot.
Yusuke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yusuke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ortega throws a body punch but Yusuke moves out of range.
Yusuke misses with an uppercut.
Ortega motions for Yusuke to come forward. Ortega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yusuke tests Ortega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yusuke punishes Ortega's body with a nice straight punch.
Yusuke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke throws a body shot but no joy.
Yusuke throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yusuke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yusuke throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega moves out of range as Yusuke strikes.#T1#
Yusuke staying out of range there.
Yusuke swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body. Yusuke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yusuke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice cross by Ortega.#CL2#
Yusuke drives through and clinches with Ortega against the cage.
Ortega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yusuke backwards.
Yusuke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow. #BC#
Ortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortega throws a leg kick
and Yusuke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Yusuke ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yusuke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Ortega tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Yusuke's head but Yusuke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yusuke avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Yusuke jabs Ortega right on the nose. Ortega blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Good exchange - Ortega coming out on top.
Ortega slips a straight right by Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a good cross that connects.
Ortega digs a good body shot into Yusuke's ribs.
Ortega pushes Yusuke away with a front kick.
Yusuke misses with a left hand
and Ortega counters with an inside leg kick.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Yusuke's shoulder, as Yusuke tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Yusuke. That snapped Ortega's head back.
Yusuke lands the left hand.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yusuke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yusuke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yusuke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yusuke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ortega. That one must have hurt.#T3##CL2#
Yusuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortega, pushing him back against the cage.
Ortega lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Ortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yusuke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortega misses with a hook. Yusuke ducked under it nicely.
Ortega wants to land a leg kick but Yusuke is out of range.
Yusuke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ortega can pounce on him.
Ortega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yusuke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega slips under a jab from Yusuke.
Ortega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ortega clobbers Yusuke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortega connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortega misses with a lunging right hand
and Yusuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusuke. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yusuke needs to keep his hands up - Ortega had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Yusuke looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
Yusuke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
Ortega checks a leg kick nicely.
Ortega throws a right hand that misses
and Yusuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortega slips a jab from Yusuke.
Yusuke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice uppercut lands for Ortega. That snapped Yusuke's head back.
Yusuke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yusuke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortega.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega scores with a sloppy right hand. Yusuke should have avoided that one.
Ortega takes a swing at Yusuke's ribcage but misses.
Yusuke looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
Ortega avoids a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Ortega.
Well Ortega 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 92 Semenko vs Mirage
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Fitzpatrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzpatrick's head.
Ortega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick works Ortega's body with a nice hook.
Ortega misses with a right hand
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
Ortega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzpatrick under the eye.
Fitzpatrick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch but Ortega is avoiding it. #CL#
Fitzpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ortega tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Ortega working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ortega defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega blocks a jab.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick thuds his right hand into Ortega's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick stalks Ortega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ortega's face. Ortega staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzpatrick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Ortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ortega blocks a leg kick.
Ortega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega lands a two punch combo.
Fitzpatrick blocks a leg kick.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands momentarily and Ortega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzpatrick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ortega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzpatrick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ortega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ortega jabs Fitzpatrick right on the nose. Fitzpatrick blinks but takes it well.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ortega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzpatrick has time to react.#T3#
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ortega.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzpatrick.
Ortega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzpatrick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortega misses with a left hand #CL#
and Fitzpatrick counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortega slips under a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Ortega catches Fitzpatrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That kick from Ortega tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Ortega finds it's target.
Ortega swings for the body but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Fitzpatrick lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
A jab from Fitzpatrick does it's job there.
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Ortega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick lands a head shot.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick is looking to counter punch.
Ortega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega looks to land a body kick but Fitzpatrick moved away.
That kick from Ortega tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Ortega. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega catches Fitzpatrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Ortega lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination that misses
and Ortega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick stalks Ortega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ortega's face. Ortega staggers backwards, shaken.
Ortega scores with a jab. Fitzpatrick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzpatrick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ortega. Ortega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortega.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Fitzpatrick moves away and avoids it.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.#T2#
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzpatrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzpatrick connects with a single shot there.
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Ortega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ortega misses.
Fitzpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ortega jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzpatrick.
As Ortega tries to get set, Fitzpatrick tries to push him back and clinch up but Ortega manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
A slow jab from Fitzpatrick misses its intended target.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Ortega.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that Ortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortega also avoids with ease.#T3##CL#
Fitzpatrick rushes Ortega and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ortega's brow.
Ortega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Ortega lands a body punch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
Ortega is trying to break free.#BC2#
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortega.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzpatrick.
Nice defenses there by Ortega.
Ortega lands a jab to Fitzpatrick's midsection.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzpatrick throws out the jab.
Fitzpatrick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzpatrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortega counters with an inside leg kick.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range as Ortega throws a body kick.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Ortega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ortega.
Fitzpatrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Ortega counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzpatrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Ortega defending well as Fitzpatrick loads up on a big left hand.
Ortega throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega tries to land a leg kick but Fitzpatrick saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Ortega misses with a body punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Fitzpatrick has closed the distance and engaged Ortega in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Ortega. #BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ortega misses.
Ortega lands a nice hook to Fitzpatrick's body. Fitzpatrick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Fitzpatrick catches Ortega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzpatrick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortega jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fitzpatrick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Ortega does no damage.
Ortega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
A jab lands there for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a straight right. Ortega didn't see that one coming.
Fitzpatrick moves out of range of the body kick.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Fitzpatrick scores with the left hand. Ortega knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzpatrick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ortega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzpatrick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortega.
Ortega misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Ortega.
Ortega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzpatrick's sensitive parts.
Ortega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
Francis Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzpatrick connects with a single shot there.
Ortega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzpatrick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ortega takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
Ortega takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ortega 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PFC 84 Ortega vs Rock
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Rock misses with a straight left.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Ortega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Rock.
Ortega has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rock.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock is looking to chop away at Ortega's legs.
Ortega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ortega takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortega, pushing him back against the cage.
Rock effectively controlling the action here.
Rock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortega.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head.
I was talking to Ortega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard.
Ortega might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Ortega wants to stand and escape but instead Rock has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega trying to control the position.
Rock prevents Ortega from getting back to his feet.
Ortega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortega is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rock stops Ortega from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ortega holds on and takes a little breather.
Rock wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Rock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Ortega off the cage and back into range.
Rock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortega lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock misses with a looping right.
It looked like Ortega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rock.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rock blocks a jab.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock. #T3#
Rock lands a jab to Ortega's midsection.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rock throws a low kick but Ortega moves out of range easily.
Rock walks into a left hand.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock blocks a low kick nicely.
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Ortega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortega, pushing him back against the cage.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rock avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ortega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ortega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rock.#T4#
Rock misses with a right hand
and Ortega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ortega.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock blocking some punches.
Ortega lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ortega. #BC#
Ortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
A big left from Rock misses.
Ortega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Rock swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Rock dominated that 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.
#R2#
Ortega connects with a single shot there.
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortega stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Will Rock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Ortega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ortega misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Ortega.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock cracks Ortega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Ortega misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Rock moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ortega.
Rock misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Rock managing to control the position. #T1#
Ortega wants to stand but Rock has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Rock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Ortega gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Ortega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock throws a leg kick but Ortega moved away.
Decent striking displayed by Ortega there.
Rock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rock there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Rock drives through and clinches with Ortega against the cage.
Ortega lands with a left to the head.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Rock pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Ortega stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.
Ortega throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Rock blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Rock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A cross from Rock lands.#CL2#
Rock clinches up with Ortega and pushes him back against the cage.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Ortega.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Ortega presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortega or not.
Ortega lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Rock. #BC#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rock walks into a jab.#T4#
A jab from Rock misses.
Rock avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ortega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Ortega's front leg but catches the back leg as Ortega tries to avoid it.
Rock misses with a hook.
Rock throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ortega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ortega checks a leg kick.
Ortega thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Ortega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Crunch! Rock slams his shin into Ortega's torso.
Ortega cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Ortega looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Ortega lands a jab to the nose.
Rock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ortega is out of range and Rock settles back down.
Rock throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock catches Ortega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Rock misses.
Ortega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Ortega settles back down.
Rock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ortega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Rock.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Rock defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Rock. That snapped Ortega's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega lands a right hand. #T1##TD2#
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Ortega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega tries to stand but Rock is controlling from the bottom.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortega trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ortega gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Ortega's head back.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
A counter left hand to the body from Ortega misses its target.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock staying out of range there.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Ortega shakes him off and moves away.
Rock slips a straight right by Ortega.#T2#
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rock.
Rock cracks Ortega with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rock can pounce on him.
Ortega wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range. #CL#
Ortega closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the cage.
Rock looking to stall. #TD2#
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving.
Ortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Ortega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rock, up you get!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Rock misses.
Ortega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortega cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortega's sensitive parts.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.#T4#
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ortega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Rock slams his shin into Ortega's torso.
Rock scores with a hook.
Ortega wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Good leg kick by Ortega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega scores with a leg kick.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Ortega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ortega throws a body kick that misses.
Rock slips a jab from Ortega.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Rock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rock checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Rock gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Will Rock just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Ortega misses with a hook.
Carlos Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Rock.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses.
Rock throws a counter combo.
Rock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Ortega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Rock darts in and clinches Ortega up against the cage.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortega wants to break free but Rock has control.
Will Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Rock pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Ortega's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a triangle here but Ortega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ortega controls the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Ortega has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rock slips a straight right by Ortega.
Ortega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Rock throws a leg kick
and Ortega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Ortega slips under a jab from Rock.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Rock avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
Rock throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Rock.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock throws a leg kick but Ortega checks it.
Rock works the jab nicely.#T3#
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock connects with a leg kick. Ortega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ortega throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Ortega shakes him off and moves away.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Ortega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rock throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
Rock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a punch to the head.
Rock misses with a looping left.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ortegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rock is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Ortega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Ortega throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Ortega is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Rock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock slips a jab from Ortega.
Ortega takes one to the side of the head.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rock checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Ortega scores with a four punch combination!
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rock lands with a straight right. Ortega didn't see that one coming.
Ortega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega blocks a low kick nicely.
Ortega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
Rock moves forwards but Ortega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Rock.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock throws a good cross that connects.
Ortega lands a leg kick that knocks Rock off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock lands with a hook. Ortega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Ortega tries a low kick but Rock avoids it.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Rock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Rock's head.
Ortega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock moves out of range as Ortega throws a body kick.
Ortega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ortega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rock scores with a nice right hand.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ortega.
Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ortega throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Ortega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.#T2#
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Ortega and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Rock clinches up with Ortega and pushes him back against the cage.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rock tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Rock blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Rock pushes a forearm under Ortega's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ortega is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Rock!
Will Rock is the new lightweight champion!
Will Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Ortega misses with a right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a left to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch
and Ortega counters with a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ortega. Ortega obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Ortega is looking to counter punch.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortega tries a low kick but Yamaguchi avoids it.
Yamaguchi throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Ortega swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Ortega.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamaguchi thows a body kick. Ortega tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab from Yamaguchi.
Ortega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Ortega.
Yamaguchi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortega.
Ortega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega throws out a leg kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range and Ortega only half commits.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ortega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortega blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Ortega.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Ortega checks it.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Ortega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Ortega drops his hands momentarily and Yamaguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ortega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it well.
Yamaguchi with a nice cross.
Yamaguchi with a jab.
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ortega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Ortega.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortega misses with a left hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ortega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaguchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortega throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamaguchi! But no joy.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Ortega misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.#T3#
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ortega lands a leg kick that knocks Yamaguchi off balance momentarily.
Ortega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ortega checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Yamaguchi.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega tries to move into range but Yamaguchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamaguchi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ortega misses with a body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a left to the body.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Ortega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi misses with a hook
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
Ortega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ortega thows a body kick. Yamaguchi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
It seemed like Yamaguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Ortega stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamaguchi thuds his shin into the meat of Ortega's side.
Ortega misses the jab.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
Ortega jabs Yamaguchi right on the nose. Yamaguchi blinks but takes it well.
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamaguchi's head backwards.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Ortega blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamaguchi under the eye.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortega as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand underneath Ortega's ribcage. Ortega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yamaguchi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL#
Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands. #BC#
Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Ortega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega looks to land a combination. Yamaguchi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yamaguchi wants to slow Ortega down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortega misses the target.
Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Ortega off balance momentarily.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortega. That snapped Yamaguchi's head back.
Ortega swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Ortega backing away here, and Yamaguchi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Ortega's knee but Ortega avoids it well.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega slips under a jab from Yamaguchi.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yamaguchi jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Ortega.#T2#
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Yamaguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Ortega there.
Yamaguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Ortega sees coming a mile off.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Ortega's front leg with a kick but Ortega checks it.
Ortega misses with a body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortega digs a good body shot into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into Ortega's ribs.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ortega throws a hook but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Ortega.
Ortega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Yamaguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortega clobbers Yamaguchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. Yamaguchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamaguchi can pounce on him.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamaguchi lands with a straight right. Ortega didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Yamaguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Yamaguchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Ortega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ortega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamaguchi momentarily.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortega.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ortega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yamaguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamaguchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaguchi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortega throws a jab when Yamaguchi was well out of range.
Ortega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
Ortega connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega 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.
#R3#
Yamaguchi connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ortega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Ortega blocks it.
Yamaguchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortega should have avoided that one.
A cross from Yamaguchi lands.
Yamaguchi needs to keep his hands up - Ortega had a free shot at his head there.
Ortega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Ortega misses with a body punch
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Yamaguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortega cracks Yamaguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
Ortega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Ortega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carlos Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamaguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Ortega blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Ortega looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Ortega.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Ortega lands a jab to Yamaguchi's midsection.
Yamaguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega throws a front kick aimed at Yamaguchi's knee but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi walks into a stiff left hand from Ortega.
Yamaguchi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamaguchi circles away.
Yamaguchi tries to bum rush Ortega with a series of wild strikes but Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortega blocks the body kick.
It looked like Ortega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Ortega gets a clinch.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega tries to circle away but Yamaguchi has him pinned against the cage.
Ortega cracks Yamaguchi with a nice body shot.#BC#
Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Yamaguchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ortega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it well.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega misses with a hook.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaguchi.
A lazy left from Yamaguchi finds it's target.
Ortega moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega scores with a hook.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamaguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.#T4#
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Ortega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Yamaguchi keeps it at a distance.
Yamaguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Ortega throws a leg kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kai Yamaguchi just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ortega. Those never looked like landing.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Ortega slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Ortega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ortega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega connects with a body shot.
Ortega cracks a nice hook into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ortega with a nice cross.
Yamaguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamaguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega misses with a looping left.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamaguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortega checks a low kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Ortega.
Ortega throws a push kick but Yamaguchi slaps the foot to one side.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamaguchi at a distance.
Ortega throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Yamaguchi stuns Ortega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega throws a low kick, looking for Yamaguchi's leg but Yamaguchi calmly moves out of range.
Ortega defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamaguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Ortega tenderised Yamaguchi's leg. Yamaguchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortega.
Ortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamaguchi circles away.
Yamaguchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortega's head.
Yamaguchi avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Ortega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yamaguchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.#T3#
Yamaguchi needs to keep his hands up - Ortega had a free shot at his head there.
Ortega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamaguchi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi slips a jab from Ortega.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Yamaguchi saw that one coming.
Yamaguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortega.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Yamaguchi finds it's target.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Yamaguchi coming out on top.#T4#
Ortega lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Yamaguchi coming out on top.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega counters with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Ortega sees coming a mile off.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamaguchi's head.
Ortega throws a front kick aimed at Yamaguchi's knee but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Ortega moves out of range as Yamaguchi throws a body kick.
Yamaguchi looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Yamaguchi misses its intended target.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortega.
A bone on bone clash there as Ortega blocks the leg kick.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Yamaguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortega throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Ortega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortega misses the target.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamaguchi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ortega throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ortega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamaguchi - the referee stops the clock and Ortega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamaguchi. Ortega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ortega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi tries to land a body kick
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamaguchi lands the left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortega.
Yamaguchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Decent striking displayed by Yamaguchi there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Yamaguchi lands a jab.
Yamaguchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamaguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega throws a wild body kick that Yamaguchi sees coming a mile off.
Yamaguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega looks to land a body kick but Yamaguchi moved away.
Ortega misses with the combination.
Yamaguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi connects with an inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Ortega scores with a nice strike.
Ortega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi lands a head shot.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a jab.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Ortega.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Ortega went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yamaguchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortega, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Ortega misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yamaguchi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ortega - the referee stops the clock and Yamaguchi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ortega. Yamaguchi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamaguchi cracks Ortega with a good jab.
Ortega moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ortega cracks a nice hook into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice right hand.
Ortega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortega.
Ortega tests Yamaguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega clobbers Yamaguchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamaguchi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortega 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega is the new lightweight champion!
Carlos Ortega decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 74 Sullivan vs Payne
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Clifton.
Clifton lunges at Ortega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ortega's hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clifton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ortega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ortega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clifton throws out the jab.
Clifton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clifton slips a jab from Ortega.
Clifton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clifton misses the shot to the body.
Ortega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clifton throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Ortega.
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Clifton misses the target.
Clifton walks into a straight right hand from Ortega.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clifton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clifton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clifton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clifton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Clifton's head. #T1#
Ortega throws a jab when Clifton was well out of range.
Clifton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clifton throws a wild body kick that Ortega sees coming a mile off.
Ortega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Clifton tries to work over Ortega's front leg with a kick but Ortega checks it. #CL2#
Ortega closes the distance and pushes Clifton back into the cage.
We've been informed that Ortega 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.
Clifton blocks an uppercut.
Clifton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clifton goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Clifton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Ortega misses with a low kick as Clifton jumps back.
Clifton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clifton connects with a jab.
Clifton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Clifton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ortega just manages to avoid it.
Ortega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clifton.
Ortega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Ortega takes a swing at Clifton's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Clifton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ortega.
Ortega looks to throw the jab but Clifton is out of range.
Clifton appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clifton keeps the fight on the outside.
It appears Clifton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Clifton misses with a straight left.
Ortega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ortega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clifton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ortega will feel that in the morning.
A punch lands to the side of Ortega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clifton.
Ortega lands a nice hook to Clifton's body. Clifton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ortega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clifton on the side of the head.
Clifton throws a right hand that Ortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortega also avoids with ease.
Ortega thuds a left hand into Clifton's body.
Ortega throws a jab but it's blocked by Clifton.
Clifton is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Clifton.
Ortega takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Clifton. Those never looked like landing.
Clifton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ortega.#CL2#
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Clifton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clifton loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Clifton swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Clifton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Clifton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortega stuns Clifton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ortega cracks Clifton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Clifton is just out of range.#T4#
Clifton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Clifton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clifton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
Ortega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ortega lands a jab to Clifton's midsection.
Clifton moves out of range of the strikes.
Clifton throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega wants to counter the offense by Clifton and move into the clinch position.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Clifton. That snapped Ortega's head back.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Clifton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clifton looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clifton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortega. #CL2#
Clifton gets tackled into the cage by Ortega. Ortega maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clifton.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Clifton controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clifton misses with a left hand
and Clifton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortega, as that shot connected.
A combination from Clifton does no damage.
Ortega tries to clinch but Clifton is having none of it.
Ortega feints and then cracks Clifton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clifton down.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Clifton moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Clifton misses the target.
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Clifton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clifton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Clifton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws a body punch but Clifton moves out of range.
Ortega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clifton at a distance.
Ortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Clifton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortega.
Clifton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Clifton throws out a loose jab but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clifton throws a front kick aimed at Ortega's knee but Ortega avoids it well.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Clifton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortega slips under a jab.
It seemed like Ortega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ortega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clifton.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clifton.
Ortega swings for the body but Clifton moves out of range.
Clifton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega lands with a shot to the body.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortega with a jab.
Clifton takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega tries to counter with a clinch but Clifton shakes him off and moves away.
Clifton digs a good hook to Ortega's body.
Clifton defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
Clifton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Ortega connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega throws a right hand that Clifton ducks under and follows up with a left that Clifton also avoids with ease.
Ortega stuns Clifton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ortega scores with a body shot.
Ortega lands with an overhand left.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clifton manages to avoid it.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Clifton keeps it at a distance.
Clifton moves out of range of the strikes.
Clifton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Clifton.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortega wants to counter with a clinch but Clifton pushes him away.
Ortega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clifton is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clifton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clifton misses with a looping left.
Ortega slips a jab from Clifton.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clifton.
Clifton throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Clifton moved out of range.
Clifton throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega delivers a nice body kick.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Clifton is just out of range.
Clifton throws a leg kick which misses Ortega's front leg but catches the back leg as Ortega tries to avoid it.
Ortega tries to clinch but Clifton is having none of it.
Ortega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clifton connects with a looping right hand.
Clifton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Clifton slips under a jab from Ortega.
A head kick misses from Clifton.
Ortega throws a hook but Clifton blocks it.
It looked like Clifton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clifton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Clifton jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Clifton tries a low kick but Ortega avoids it.
Clifton checks a leg kick.
Ortega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clifton. Clifton obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Ortega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortega.
Ortega jabs at Clifton's body.
Clifton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Clifton throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clifton throws out a powerful jab.
Ortega throws a leg kick but Clifton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clifton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Clifton throws out a loose jab but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortega slips a straight right by Clifton.
Ortega wants to counter the offense by Clifton and move into the clinch position.
Clifton is looking to slow Ortega down with leg kicks.
Clifton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortega throws a leg kick
and Clifton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Clifton misses with a low kick.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Clifton's head but Clifton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clifton misses with an uppercut. Ortega saw that one coming.
Ortega feints a counter leg kick.
Clifton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Clifton throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.
Clifton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clifton checks a leg kick nicely.
Clifton moves out of range as Ortega throws a body kick.
Clifton drops his hands momentarily and Ortega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ortega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortega avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clifton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clifton moves out of range as Ortega throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Clifton misses the target.
Clifton staying out of range there.
Ortega swings for the body but Clifton moves out of range. #T1#
Clifton loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega dips to his left and cracks Clifton with an uppercut!
Ortega wants to clinch up but Clifton keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ortega rushes Clifton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Clifton avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Ortega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clifton.#BC2#
Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Ortega cracks a nice hook into Clifton's ribs.
Ortega scores with a nice right hand.
Clifton staying out of range there.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Clifton misses.
Jab from Ortega.
Clifton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clifton.
Tony Clifton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ortega slips a straight right by Clifton.
Ortega swings for the body but Clifton moves out of range.
Clifton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clifton throws a sloppy head kick and Ortega moves out of range easily.
Clifton throws a solid leg kick but Ortega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clifton.
It seemed like Ortega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Clifton digs a good hook to Ortega's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Clifton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clifton is looking to score with low kicks.
Ortega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ortega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clifton. Clifton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Ortega darts in and clinches Clifton up against the cage.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clifton blocks an uppercut.
Clifton misses with an elbow over the top.#T3##BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch.
Ortega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clifton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clifton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ortega thuds his shin into the meat of Clifton's side.
Clifton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Clifton.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body. Clifton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ortega needs to keep his hands up - Clifton had a free shot at his head there.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clifton is out of range and Ortega settles back down.
Clifton throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ortega has closed the distance and engaged Clifton in a clinch. #T4#
Clifton lands a shoulder strike.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch.
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clifton scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clifton. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clifton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortega misses the jab.
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Clifton.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ortega scores with the left hand. Clifton knows he should have avoided that one.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clifton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clifton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tony Clifton was interviewed post fight and said 'Since you've all been such good boys and girls, I would like to take everybody in this entire audience out for milk and cookies. There are buses outside. Everybody follow me. '.

Event: PFC 69 Com vs Sullivan
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Ortega misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an overhand right that lands on Ortega's shoulder, as Ortega tries to avoid the shot.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body shot.
Ortega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Ortega with an open hand slap.
Ortega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That did some damage!
Ortega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tried to score with a low kick but Ortega checks it.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a nice strike.
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lunges at Ortega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ortega's hand.
We've been informed that Ortega 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.
Ortega throws a leg kick which misses Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's front leg but catches the back leg as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to avoid it. #T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortega misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop just misses with a punch to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ortega.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A good leg kick by Ortega.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a right hand
and Ortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortega scores with a nice body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range of the body kick from Ortega.
Decent striking displayed by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That's going to slow Ortega down.
Ortega feints and then cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortega misses with a looping left.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ortega misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ortega lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ortega digs a good body shot into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribs.
Ortega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a few strikes there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ortega checks it well.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a low kick, looking for Ortega's leg but Ortega calmly moves out of range.
Ortega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop in his tracks.
Ortega misses with a body punch
letting Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counter with a right hand.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Ortega counters by clinching up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortega.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage. #BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tests Ortega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves forwards but Ortega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Ortega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's shoulder, as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to avoid the shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ortega scores with a jab. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ortega lunges at Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's hand.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop staying out of range there.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A big right from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ortega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ortega throws a leg kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a looping right hand.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a left hand but Ortega moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Ortega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ortega tried to score with a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ortega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ortega!
Ortega lands a nice shot that snaps Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head back.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Ortega misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is just out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ortega manages to circle out of the way.
Ortega throws a leg kick
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ortega works Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a nice hook.
Ortega throws a sloppy head kick and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that 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.
#R2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega lands a head shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Ortega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ortega checks a leg kick.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega jabs Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop at a distance.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ortega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a solid leg kick but Ortega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortega motions for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop to come forward. Ortega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.#T1#
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ortega takes one to the chin there.
Ortega misses with a hook. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Ortega.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega wants to counter the offense by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop and move into the clinch position.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
Ortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Ortega takes a swing at Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribcage but misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice hook to Ortega's body. Ortega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a low kick but Ortega avoids it.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's shoulder, as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ortega scores with the left hand. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop knows he should have avoided that one.
Ortega lands with a straight right. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop didn't see that one coming.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortega misses with a hook. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducked under it nicely.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks into a stiff left hand from Ortega.
Good work by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop as he checks the leg kick.
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Good shot there by Ortega.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a double jab.
Ortega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with the left hand. Ortega knows he should have avoided that one.
Ortega cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortega misses with a hook.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Ortega misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ortega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ortega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is out of range. #T4#
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ortega lands with a shot to the body.
Ortega stuns Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ortega scoring well with a low kick there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body kick.
Ortega slips a straight right by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a body kick but Ortega moved away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ortega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to land a left hand but Ortega moved out of range nicely.
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with a kick to the temple. Ortega shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
Ortega throws a lazy right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a punch to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
A left lands for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a head kick by Ortega.
Nice straight punches there by Ortega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortega.#T1#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ortega takes one on the button.
Ortega thuds a left hand into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body.
A punch combination from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Ortega is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ortega. That's going to slow Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop down.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips under a jab from Ortega.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortega takes a swing at Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribcage but misses.
Ortega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a low kick but Ortega avoids it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ortega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a head kick.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega throws a lazy right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortega misses the jab.
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ortega moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ortega lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses its intended target.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Ortega moves out of range of the leg kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Ortega darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop drives through and clinches with Ortega against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ortega. #T3#
Ortega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Ortega.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Ortega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bops head.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Ortega tries a body shot but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks it. #BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch.
Ortega throws a shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortega doesn't seem bothered though.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Nice shot lands for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ortega moves out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick.
It seemed like Ortega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ortega scores with a sloppy right hand. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop should have avoided that one.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ortega scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ortega lands a nice hook to Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ortega connects with a nice looking jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ortega.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to bum rush Ortega with a series of wild strikes but Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortega scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a wild body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
A jab from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Ortega looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC 64 Beezow vs Clifton
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortega connects with a nice looking jab.
Karter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karter throws a body kick that misses
and Ortega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ortega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortega checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Karter. Those never looked like landing.
Ortega appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Ortega digs a good body shot into Karter's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter misses with a body shot
and Ortega counters with a body kick.
Karter throws a low kick, looking for Ortega's leg but Ortega calmly moves out of range.
Karter shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ortega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Karter has been cut.#T1#
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab.
Karter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Karter as he connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Ortega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Karter clinches.
Ortega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karters head.
Ortega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortega digs a right hand underneath Karter's ribcage. Karter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Karter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chris Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Karter pushes Ortega up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Ortega scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Karter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Karter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Karter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karter working aggressively here.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body.
Karter prevents a body shot from Ortega. #T3#
Karter tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Karter digs a right hand into Ortega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortega's gas tank.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
Karter scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Karter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Karter scores with a shoulder strike.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Karter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter throws a head punch that misses.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega misses with some punches.
Karter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ortega.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Karter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ortega is trying to keep an underhook but Karter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ortega pushes Karter off but Karter dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter misses with the ground and pound.
Ortega is working to avoid the ground and pound but Karter connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Karter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Ortega rushes Karter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karter lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Ortega lands a left hand.
Karter blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Karter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortega prevents it.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
Karter is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortega has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Karter.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Ortega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ortega lands with a light punch inside.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Ortega lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Karter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karter pushes Ortega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karter lands a body punch.
Karter is trying to maintain a safe position but Ortega gets an underhook and turns Karter into the cage.
Karter stalling in the clinch but Ortega improves position.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
Karter prevents a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karter.
Carlos Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Karter.
Ortega works on Karter's body with a couple of short punches.
Karter misses with some punches. #T2#
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karter tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Ortega tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karter scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Karter.
Ortega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ortega.
Karter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ortega seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karter can turn it around.
Karter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortega prevents it.
Karter lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Karter misses with a body punch.
Karter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortega prevents it.
Carlos Ortega has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ortega lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Karter.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karter blocking some punches.
Karter prevents a body shot from Ortega.
A head punch on the inside from Karter fails to land.
Ortega is pressed up against the cage. Karter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortega down to the mat. Ortega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ortega counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Karter is breathing heavily.
Ortega slips under a jab.
Ortega tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karter manages to circle out of the way.#T4##CL#
Ortega forces Karter back against the cage and clinches.
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
Ortega lands a hook that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Ortega tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Karter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karter tries for a takedown but Ortega manages to get underhooks.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karter just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ortega gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Karter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortega dips to his left and cracks Karter with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karter prevents a body shot from Ortega. #TD2#
Karter is trying to trip Ortega. He has hold of a leg but Ortega is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Karter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ortega wants to get back to his feet but Karter passes into half guard. #T1##REVR#
Ortega is holding on to half guard well.
Ortega is looking to escape.
Ortega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karter.
Karter wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
Ortega tries to kick Karter off but Karter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karter is pressing down on Ortega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortega is holding on for now.
Ortega is trying to stand back up but Karter is controlling him
Chris Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES#
Ortega has one foot on Karter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ortega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Ortega.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.
Karter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter.
Carlos Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Karter. #T3#
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
A lazy left from Ortega finds it's target.
Karter scores with a nice head shot.
Ortega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ortega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ortega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Ortega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ortega lands a body punch.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
Karter wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Ortega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Karter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karter blocking some punches.
Karter wants a takedown but no success here.
Carlos Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Karter.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Karter.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike.
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karter stalling in the clinch but Ortega improves position.
Karter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
Ortega lands a shot to the body.
Ortega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortega, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 59 Brophy vs Gaetz II*
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Wannanen does no damage.
Wannanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ortega. That did some damage!
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
Wannanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wannanen misses with a leg kick
and Ortega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wannanen pushes Ortega away with a front kick.
Wannanen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wannanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega lands a lovely overhand right.
Wannanen avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Ortega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wannanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wannanen takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Wannanen throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Ortega misses with a hook. Wannanen ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wannanen throws a one two combo.
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wannanen.
Wannanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Wannanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ortega.
Wannanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wannanen misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Ortega misses.
Ortega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wannanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wannanen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Wannanen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ortega eats them both and turns towards Wannanen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ortega feints and then cracks Wannanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wannanen down.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wannanen.
Wannanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ortega is out of range and Wannanen settles back down.
Ortega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ortega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ortega moves into the clinch.
Wannanen blocks an uppercut.
Wannanen throws an elbow but it misses.
Wannanen pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wannanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Wannanen. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
Wannanen lands an elbow that stopped Ortega in his tracks for a moment.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Wannanen.
Ortega presses Wannanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wannanen misses with an elbow strike.
Ortega misses with some punches.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wannanen fails to land.
Ortega tries a body shot but Wannanen blocks it.
Wannanen lands a left hand.
Ortega dodges an elbow strike from Wannanen.
Ortega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Wannanen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Wannanen controls his hands.
Wannanen pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wannanen lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Wannanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wannanen throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wannanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wannanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Ortega scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega connects with the punch.
Wannanen throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Ortega.
Ortega takes one to the chin there.
A head kick misses from Wannanen.
Ortega lands with a straight right. Wannanen didn't see that one coming.
Ortega lands with an overhand left.
Wannanen scores with a jab.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Wannanen.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Wannanen moved out of range.
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wannanen.
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!
Ortega misses with a hook. Wannanen ducked under it nicely.
Ortega slips under a jab.
Ortega slips under a jab from Wannanen.
Wannanen misses with a straight right.
Ortega tries to clinch but Wannanen is having none of it.
It looked like Wannanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wannanen misses with an uppercut. Ortega saw that one coming.#T4#
Ortega throws a chopping leg kick but Wannanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wannanen misses with a wild combination.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Ortega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wannanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Wannanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wannanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wannanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega lands with a right hand.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wannanen manages to avoid it.
Wannanen misses with an uppercut
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wannanen throws a chopping leg kick but Ortega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ortega is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega lands a nice looking body shot.
Wannanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortega takes one to the chin there.
Ortega feints and then cracks Wannanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wannanen down.
Ortega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wannanen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wannanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wannanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wannanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.
Ortega thumps Wannanen with a low kick.
Wannanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
A quick step to the side and Wannanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wannanen's corner calls for a 1-2. Wannanen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Wannanen saw that one coming.
Wannanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ortega scores with a hook.
Ortega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wannanen's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortega has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wannanen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ortega can turn it around.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wannanen motions for Ortega to come forward. Wannanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega tests Wannanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Wannanen's shoulder, as Wannanen tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wannanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wannanen with a jab.
Ortega is looking to clinch. #T1#
Wannanen throws a leg kick but Ortega sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wannanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wannanen lands a really nice looking cross but Ortega seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wannanen checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Wannanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wannanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Wannanen coming out on top.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Ortega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wannanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
A lazy left from Ortega finds it's target.
Wannanen tries to clinch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses.
Wannanen scores with a jab. Ortega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega cracks Wannanen with a good jab.
Ortega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Wannanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortega misses with a double jab.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wannanen throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Wannanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Ortega steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wannanen.
Ortega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Wannanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wannanen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ortega counters with a right hand to the body.
Wannanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Wannanen moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Wannanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Ortega gets tackled into the cage by Wannanen. Wannanen maintains the clinch.
Ortega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wannanen backwards.
Carlos Ortega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ortega tries to work over Wannanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Ortega avoids a wild elbow strike from Wannanen.
Ortega lands a hook that snaps the head of Wannanen backwards.
Wannanen misses with an elbow strike.
Ortega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wannanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wannanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Ortega as the two fighters clinch.
Wannanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega avoids a wild elbow strike from Wannanen.
Ortega lands with a short shot to the head.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Wannanen tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wannanen blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Wannanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
A short uppercut from Ortega.
Wannanen misses with an elbow over the top.
Wannanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wannanen working aggressively here.
Wannanen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wannanen lands a jab to the nose.
Ortega lands a jab to the head.
Wannanen looks to land a body kick but Ortega moved away.
Ortega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wannanen lands a two punch combo.
Ortega throws a body punch but Wannanen moves out of range.
Wannanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wannanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Wannanen.
Nice straight punches there by Ortega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortega.
A big right from Wannanen misses.
Wannanen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortega.
Wannanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wannanen throws a one two combo.
Wannanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortega is out of range. #CL#
Wannanen moves into the clinch.
Ortega misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Wannanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ortega avoids a wild elbow strike from Wannanen.
A short right from Wannanen on the inside.
Wannanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Ortega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Wannanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a shot to the side of Wannanen's head.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortega blocks the elbow strike.
Ortega working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Wannanen cracks Ortega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Wannanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega throws a front kick aimed at Wannanen's knee but Wannanen avoids it well.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wannanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wannanen slips a jab from Ortega.
Ortega works over Wannanen's head and body with a nice combination.
Wannanen cracks Ortega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wannanen misses with a straight left.
Ortega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wannanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Ortega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wannanen connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Wannanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wannanen lands a leg kick that knocks Ortega off balance momentarily.
Ortega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega slips under a jab from Wannanen.
Wannanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Wannanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
Wannanen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wannanen lands a leg kick that knocks Ortega off balance momentarily.
Ortega throws a solid leg kick but Wannanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ortega.
Ortega throws a sloppy head kick and Wannanen moves out of range easily.
Ortega throws a low kick but Wannanen avoids it.
A low kick from Wannanen misses #CL2#
and Ortega counters by clinching up.
Wannanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wannanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Wannanen lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ortega digs a right hand into Wannanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wannanen's gas tank.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wannanen.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wannanen's elbow.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekko Wannanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Wannanen.
Wannanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Wannanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wannanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Wannanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wannanen working aggressively here.
Wannanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wannanen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Ortega. #T4#
Wannanen takes a shot to the head.
Ortega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wannanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
Ortega tries a body shot but Wannanen blocks it.
Wannanen lands an elbow just above Ortega 's eye.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Wannanen.
Ortega digs a right hand into Wannanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wannanen's gas tank.
Wannanen avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wannanen.
Wannanen misses with some punches.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ortega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wannanen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega throws a leg kick which misses Wannanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Wannanen tries to avoid it.
Wannanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Pekko Wannanen was interviewed post fight and said 'well that's some bullshit!'.

Event: PFC 55 Alzheimer vs Jackal*
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
O Whitersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
It looked like O Whitersson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ortega.
O Whitersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Ortega moves into the clinch.
Ortega lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, O Whitersson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, O Whitersson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ortega's brow.
A short left from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Whitersson has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Whitersson tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
O Whitersson manages to break the clinch.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Whitersson.
Ortega slips under a jab.
Ortega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ortega tries to land a front kick but O Whitersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ortega scores with a leg kick.
Ortega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot.
Ortega tries to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick from Ortega misses.
O Whitersson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
O Whitersson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Whitersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Whitersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortega lands a jab to the nose.
Ortega keeps O Whitersson at a distance using the push kick.
Carlos Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega misses with a hook.
O Whitersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Whitersson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Whitersson.
Ortega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Whitersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Whitersson. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Whitersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortega.
Ortega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortega wants to clinch.#CL2#
O Whitersson tries to keep at a distance but Ortega has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
O Whitersson takes a shot to the head.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as O Whitersson controls his hands.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Whitey O Whitersson has been cut.
Ortega scores with a shoulder strike.
O Whitersson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortega pushes O Whitersson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Ortega is working O Whitersson over against the ropes.
Ortega has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. O Whitersson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ortega can turn it around.
Ortega lands a body punch.
O Whitersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
Ortega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by O Whitersson.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Whitersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
O Whitersson throws an elbow that misses.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by O Whitersson. #T3#
Ortega lands a hook that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
Ortega lands a nice uppercut.
Ortega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
O Whitersson misses with an elbow strike.
Ortega lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
O Whitersson misses with the head strike.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
O Whitersson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Whitersson scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head.
O Whitersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortega blocks it with crossed arms.
Ortega blocks an elbow strike from O Whitersson.
A short right from Ortega.
Ortega tries a body shot but O Whitersson blocks it.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as O Whitersson controls the action.
O Whitersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O Whitersson misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by O Whitersson.
A body shot lands from Ortega.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortega.
O Whitersson trying to land knees to the body.
O Whitersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as O Whitersson controls his hands.
O Whitersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Whitersson throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Whitersson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ortega lands a right hand.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from O Whitersson.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Whitersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ortega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Whitersson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
O Whitersson gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega lands with a right to the head.
Ortega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortega tries to work over O Whitersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Whitersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC2#
O Whitersson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Whitey O Whitersson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega lands a nice looking kick to the body. O Whitersson takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from O Whitersson.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Whitersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortega.
O Whitersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from O Whitersson.
Ortega is looking to slow O Whitersson down with leg kicks.
O Whitersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ortega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ortega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Whitersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ortega scrambles back to his feet.
O Whitersson misses the jab.
Ortega moves in looking to clinch but O Whitersson pushes him off.
Ortega lands a jab to O Whitersson's midsection.
Ortega tries to clinch but O Whitersson is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
O Whitersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Ortega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Ortega throws a body kick that misses.
O Whitersson misses with a looping right.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but O Whitersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Whitersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortega.
Ortega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Whitersson momentarily.
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Whitersson.
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Ortega closes the distance and pushes O Whitersson back into the ropes.
Ortega is working O Whitersson over against the ropes.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
Ortega lands a left hand.
Ortega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carlos Ortega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Whitersson has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Ortega lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Whitersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Whitersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ortega avoids the damage to the body.
O Whitersson throws a head punch that misses.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as O Whitersson controls the action.
O Whitersson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ortega.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ortega.
Ortega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Whiterssons head.
Ortega lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
O Whitersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
O Whitersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Whitersson lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh O Whitersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by O Whitersson.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
O Whitersson seems to have got his legs back now.
O Whitersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Whitersson working aggressively here.
O Whitersson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortega blocks it with crossed arms.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as O Whitersson controls his hands.
O Whitersson tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Whitersson's elbow.
O Whitersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Ortega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Whitersson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
O Whitersson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
O Whitersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Ortega.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as O Whitersson controls his hands.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Whitersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
Ortega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortega.
O Whitersson lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
O Whitersson breaks the clinch.
Ortega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Ortega clinches with his opponent.
O Whitersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Whitersson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ortega lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
O Whitersson lands a body shot.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Whitersson has had enough of the clinch but Ortega keeps him there for the moment.
Ortega lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Whitersson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body.
Ortega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Whitey O Whitersson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ortega wants to clinch.
Ortega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Ortega.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ortega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from O Whitersson misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Whitersson throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
O Whitersson loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
O Whitersson darts in looking for a takedown but Ortega gets double underhooks and turns O Whitersson into the ropes.
O Whitersson misses with a straight left.
Ortega fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
O Whitersson misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
O Whitersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Whitersson tries to land a leg kick but Ortega saw it coming and moves away.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch but O Whitersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega moves in looking to clinch but O Whitersson pushes him off.
O Whitersson ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
O Whitersson looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
O Whitersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Whitersson scrambles back to his feet.
O Whitersson defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
Ortega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Whitersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson just misses with a punch to the body.
O Whitersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Whitersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega misses with a head kick. #T2#
Ortega tries to clinch but O Whitersson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and O Whitersson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from O Whitersson.
Ortega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortega blocks a low kick nicely.
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Whitersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Ortega throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Whitersson lands with an overhand left.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
O Whitersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ortega - that will leave a mark!
Ortega lands a leg kick that knocks O Whitersson off balance momentarily.
O Whitersson throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Whitersson.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Whitersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ortega pushes O Whitersson up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Ortega.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
O Whitersson lands with a left to the head.
O Whitersson misses with an elbow strike.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards. #BC#
O Whitersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Whitersson.
Ortega blocks a jab.
Ortega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Whitersson throws a big shot that misses.
O Whitersson throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
O Whitersson throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Ortega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega tries to work over O Whitersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
O Whitersson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortega.#T4#
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but O Whitersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Whitersson misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by O Whitersson.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Whitersson's elbow.
O Whitersson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whitey O Whitersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Whitersson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ortega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Whitersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortega is leaning against O Whitersson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but O Whitersson avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the ropes.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortega managing to block the knees to the body from O Whitersson.
Ortega gets through O Whitersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as O Whitersson controls his hands.
O Whitersson throws a head punch that misses.
O Whitersson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Whitersson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 47 Penn vs Jorma
Date: Jun 22, 2018

#R1#
Yamaguchi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Ortega closes the distance and pushes Yamaguchi back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Yamaguchi works on Ortega's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi digs a right hand underneath Ortega's ribcage. Ortega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Yamaguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ortega clinches up against the cage.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortega.
Yamaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortega takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi lands a shot to the body.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Yamaguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortega.
Ortega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
I was talking to Ortega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
A short right from Ortega on the inside.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamaguchi.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi works on Ortega's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
A hook to the body from Yamaguchi.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Yamaguchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortega tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
Ortega wants to clinch.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamaguchi avoids a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Ortega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamaguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ortega scrambles back to his feet.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi. #T3#
Yamaguchi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Ortega.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ortega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamaguchi - the referee stops the clock and Ortega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamaguchi. Ortega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ortega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamaguchi to score with a decent uppercut.
Ortega misses with a left hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Ortega darts in trying to clinch
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
Ortega wants to slow Yamaguchi down by chopping away at his legs.
Ortega tries to clinch up.
Yamaguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamaguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamaguchi digs a good hook to Ortega's body. #T4#
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!
Ortega scores with the left hand. Yamaguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Ortega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamaguchi throws a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Good work by Ortega as he checks the leg kick.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yamaguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamaguchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ortega.
Ortega works the jab nicely.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it.
Ortega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Yamaguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamaguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Ortega instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yamaguchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ortega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yamaguchi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yamaguchi throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ortega scores with a nice right hand.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Ortega tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Ortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamaguchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamaguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega slips under a jab from Yamaguchi.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi jabs Ortega right on the nose. Ortega blinks but takes it well.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Ortega is looking to land body kicks.
Ortega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamaguchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses. #CL2#
Yamaguchi instigates a clinch.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Yamaguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamaguchi tries to land a leg kick but Ortega saw it coming and moves away.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortega throws a wild body kick that Yamaguchi sees coming a mile off.
Ortega wants to clinch.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamaguchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yamaguchi! But no joy.
Ortega misses with a low kick. #T2#
Ortega connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortega swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Yamaguchi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Ortega moved away.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega misses with a jab to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortega is looking to clinch.
Ortega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ortega has time to react.
Ortega slips under a jab.
Ortega tries to clinch up but Yamaguchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Ortega slaps the foot to one side.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega tries to clinch but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Ortega seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ortega thumps Yamaguchi with a low kick.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Ortega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body. Yamaguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Ortega clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Ortega as the two fighters clinch.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamaguchi.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Carlos Ortega has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi is leaning against Ortega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamaguchi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamaguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Ortega tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Ortega tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ortega is keeping busy.
Ortega lands a body punch.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Yamaguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Ortega is looking to slow Yamaguchi down with leg kicks.
Ortega's corner calls for a 1-2. Ortega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yamaguchi avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamaguchi. That one must have hurt.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Ortega.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamaguchi scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega throws an off balance right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Ortega tries to clinch up.
Ortega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ortega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Yamaguchi darts in and clinches Ortega up against the cage.
Ortega lands with a light punch inside.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Ortega misses with some punches.
Ortega will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
A short right from Ortega on the inside.
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!
Yamaguchi gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Carlos Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Ortega takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi prevents a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortega tries to work over Yamaguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ortega.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Ortega misses with some punches.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Ortega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Yamaguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Ortega pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow. #T4#
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamaguchi works on Ortega's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Yamaguchi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega digs a right hand into Yamaguchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamaguchi's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamaguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortega.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ortega tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamaguchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
After the fight, Kai Yamaguchi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 43 Breaking Point*
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Gatsby. #CL#
Ortega clinches with his opponent.
Ortega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
Ortega prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Ortega on the inside.
Gatsby is looking for a takedown.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gatsby.
I was talking to Ortega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carlos Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Gatsby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ortega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ortega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby misses with a body shot.
Gatsby throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Gatsby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortega tries to avoid it but Gatsby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortega to the ground. Ortega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Gatsby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortega misses with some punches.
Ortega prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortega gets underhooks to prevent Gatsby's takedown attempt.
Gatsby wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ortega misses with some punches. #TD2#
Gatsby has clasped his hands together around Ortega's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gatsby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortega is looking to regain half guard here but Gatsby keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Gatsby tries to score with some ground and pound. Ortega controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ortega wants to get back to his feet.
Ortega manages to get back to half guard.
Gatsby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gatsby trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Gatsby thows a huge punch but Ortega dodges it nicely.
Gatsby throwing shots but Ortega is blocking nicely.
Ortega manages to get to full guard.
Ortega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatsby. #T3#
Gatsby working some strikes from top position.
Gatsby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gatsby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Gatsby throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortega is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gatsby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortega is one step ahead there.
Ortega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gatsby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gatsby clinches up with Ortega and pushes him back against the cage.
Gatsby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortega after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Ortega on the inside.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Gatsby can't get the takedown.
Ortega digs a right hand into Gatsby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gatsby's gas tank.
Gatsby takes a shot to the head.
Ortega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
Ortega scores with a shot to the side of Gatsby's head.
Gatsby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carlos Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Gatsby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ortega lands a nice uppercut.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gatsby's elbow.
Gatsby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega prevents the takedown attempt.
Gatsby tries for a takedown but Ortega manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gatsby.
Gatsby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ortega lands a right hand.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortega is pressed up against the cage. Gatsby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortega down to the mat. Ortega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ortega throws a chopping leg kick but Gatsby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ortega scores with a jab to the head.
Gatsby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.
Carlos Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gatsby fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortega, as that shot connected.
Gatsby misses with a low kick as Ortega jumps back.
Gatsby avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Gatsby throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range. #T2#
Gatsby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Ortega finds it's target.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
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!
Ortega misses with a hook. Gatsby ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatsby can do to turn this around?
Gatsby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gatsby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gatsby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gatsby missing with a left hand there. Ortega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gatsby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortega jabs at Gatsby's body.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.#CL#
Ortega has closed the distance and engaged Gatsby in a clinch.
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Ortega lands a right hand.
Gatsby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortega after a bit of a struggle.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortega is pressed up against the cage. Gatsby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortega down to the mat. Ortega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ortega cracks a nice hook into Gatsby's ribs.
Gatsby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortega circles away.
Gatsby is breathing heavily.
Ortega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ortega cracks Gatsby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Ortega has closed the distance and engaged Gatsby in a clinch.
Gatsby is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gatsby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gatsby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortega prevents it.
Ortega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gatsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortega lands with a light punch inside.
Ortega works on Gatsby's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Ortega lands a shoulder strike.
Ortega stops a takedown attempt from Gatsby.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ortega.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
Ortega prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ortega stops a takedown attempt from Gatsby.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Gatsby controls the action.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gatsby backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that second round.
That's time! Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortega chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Gatsby clinches up against the cage.
Gatsby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Ortega.
Gatsby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ortega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gatsby somewhat.
Ortega thuds his shin into the meat of Gatsby's side.
Ortega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gatsby at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatsby circles away.
A left lands for Ortega.#CL#
Ortega instigates a clinch.
Gatsby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carlos Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.#T1#
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby blocks an uppercut.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike.
Gatsby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortega is defending well.
Gatsby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
A shot in the inside from Ortega.
A shot in the inside from Ortega.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatsby goes for a takedown attempt but Ortega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ortega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ortega rushes Gatsby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
Gatsby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gatsby tries for a takedown but Ortega manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Ortega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby has Ortega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ortega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gatsby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gatsby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Ortega as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
Ortega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatsbys head.
Ortega is working Gatsby over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ortega.
Joe Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ortega. #ROC#
Gatsby is rocked!
Ortega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gatsby is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortega finish him?
Good body shot from Ortega.
Ortega lands a big right hand that drops Gatsby! The killer instinct kicks in and Ortega finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ortega!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 39: Vendetta*
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ortega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rock takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Rock throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortega swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Ortega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortega tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortega circles away.
As Rock backs away, Ortega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rock misses with a kick to the body
letting Ortega counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Ortega throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rock to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Ortega misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Rock cracks Ortega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rock lands the left hand.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Rock as he checks the leg kick.
Ortega throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ortega.
A little jabbing left from Rock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
Ortega swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Rock. #T2#
Ortega throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Rock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
A body shot lands from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a shot to the side of Rock's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock. #TD2#
Rock pulls Ortega into guard.
Ortega wants to stand but Rock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ortega trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Ortega stands up and waves to Rock to follow him.
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Rock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortega wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rock! But no joy.
Rock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rock blocks the body kick.
Ortega takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
A big left from Ortega misses.
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortega throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Ortega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rock's calf.
Rock looks to land a body kick but Ortega moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortega.
Rock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortega.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Rock shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ortega clobbers Rock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that 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.
#R2#
Ortega cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Rock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortega.
A jab from Ortega does it's job there.
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carlos Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega connects with a right hand. Rock shakes it off.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Ortega looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Ortega lands with a straight right. Rock didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.
Ortega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Ortega misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1##CL2#
Rock closes the distance and pushes Ortega back into the cage.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Ortega is trying to force a seperation but Rock has the dominant position.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortega lands a jab to the head.
Ortega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Rock.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Rock throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega works the jab nicely.#T2#
Ortega catches Rock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Rock wants to land a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
Rock lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Ortega throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ortega misses with a low kick as Rock jumps back.
Rock steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ortega cracks the inside of Rock's front leg. #T3#
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortega throws a hook but Rock blocks it.
Ortega jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ortega. That did some damage!#CL2#
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rock has Ortega pressed against the cage, preventing Ortega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rock lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
A short left from Rock.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ortega smiles and moves away.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.#T4#
Rock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Rock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortega.
A big left from Ortega misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rock.
Ortega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rock walks into a jab.
Ortega misses with a leg kick.
Rock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ortega is able to avoid easily.
Ortega tried to score with a low kick but Rock checks it.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rock walks into a left hand.
Ortega misses with a jab to the body
and Rock counters with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortega.
Ortega punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ortega walks into a stiff left hand from Rock.
Ortega throws a good cross that connects.
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!#KD2#
Rock cracks Ortega with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ortega to stand back up!#ROC2#
Ortega is rocked!
A low kick from Ortega misses
and Rock scores with a counter punch that sends Ortega to the canvas! Rock smells blood - he's punishing Ortega with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ortega has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
A victorious Will Rock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 32 Stone vs House
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Wannanen lands a jab to Ortega's midsection.
Wannanen staying out of range there.
Wannanen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Wannanen.
Wannanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Wannanen is just out of range.
Wannanen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wannanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ortega. That did some damage!
Wannanen slips under a jab.
Ortega dips to his left and cracks Wannanen with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Ortega.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Wannanen as he connects with a hook.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wannanen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wannanen misses with a few strikes there.
Wannanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Wannanen's head but Wannanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Wannanen gets a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wannanen throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Ortega counters by clinching up.
Wannanen throws a head punch that misses.
Wannanen lands with a right to the head.
Wannanen misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wannanen.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wannanen's elbow.
Wannanen lands an elbow just above Ortega 's eye.
Ortega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wannanen.
Wannanen misses with an elbow strike.
Ortega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wannanen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ortega misses with a hook.
Ortega scores with a sloppy right hand. Wannanen should have avoided that one.
Wannanen throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Wannanen misses the target.#T2#
Wannanen throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Ortega throws a combination. Wannanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ortega throws a leg kick but Wannanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wannanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wannanen misses with a leg kick
letting Ortega counter with a right hand.
Ortega on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Wannanen.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Wannanen throws a big counter combination but Ortega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega lands a nice looking body kick.
Ortega throws a right and a left that Wannanen avoids nicely.
Wannanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Wannanen moves away and avoids it.
Wannanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wannanen misses the jab.
Wannanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wannanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wannanen needs to keep his hands up - Ortega had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Ortega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wannanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Ortega misses.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wannanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Wannanen misses with a looping right.
Ortega lands with a straight right. Wannanen didn't see that one coming.
Wannanen is looking to chop away at Ortega's legs.
Jab from Ortega.
Ortega cracks Wannanen with an open hand slap.
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wannanen.
A lazy left from Wannanen finds it's target.
Wannanen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ortega.
Ortega throws out a counter right but Wannanen avoids it with no problem.
Wannanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Ortega throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ortega cracks Wannanen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Wannanen misses with a low kick. #CL#
Wannanen closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Wannanen has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wannanen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wannanen lands an elbow just above Ortega 's eye.
Ortega digs a right hand underneath Wannanen's ribcage. Wannanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wannanen misses with an elbow strike.
Ortega lands an uppercut.
Wannanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wannanen's elbow.
A short right from Wannanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wannanen.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Wannanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Wannanen misses with an elbow strike.
Ortega blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wannanen or not.
Wannanen slows down the pace here.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ortega digs a good body shot into Wannanen's ribs.
Ortega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wannanen.
Wannanen misses with a looping right.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Wannanen's shoulder, as Wannanen tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Wannanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wannanen misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortega misses.
Ortega throws a sloppy body shot
and Wannanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wannanen motions for Ortega to come forward. Wannanen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortega with a jab.
Ortega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ortega lands with an uppercut that bounces Wannanen off the cage and back into range.
Wannanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.
Wannanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortega wants to counter the offense by Wannanen and move into the clinch position.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wannanen throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wannanen. That did some damage!
Wannanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Wannanen is just out of range.
Ortega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ortega takes one to the side of the head.
Ortega scores with a leg kick.
Ortega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ortega misses with a straight right.
Wannanen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wannanen misses with an uppercut. Ortega saw that one coming.
Wannanen throws a right hand that Ortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortega also avoids with ease.
Wannanen jabs at Ortega's body.
Ortega misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega throws the left hand but Wannanen avoids the punch easily.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Ortega blocks the low kick.
Wannanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wannanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wannanen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wannanen moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Wannanen misses with a body kick.
Wannanen missing with a left hand there. Ortega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Wannanen avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Wannanen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ortega just manages to avoid it.
Ortega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wannanen's head.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wannanen.
A little feinted left hand from Wannanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wannanen moves away.
Wannanen is looking for a counter combo.
Wannanen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ortega counters with a good, hard body kick but Wannanen shrugs it off.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wannanen.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wannanen manages to avoid it.
Wannanen is looking for a counter combo.
Wannanen takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Wannanen does no damage.
Wannanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ortega can pounce on him.
Wannanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body. Wannanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wannanen slips a jab from Ortega.#T3#
Wannanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ortega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ortega scoring well with a low kick there.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Wannanen.
Ortega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wannanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wannanen's head.
Wannanen throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Wannanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wannanen is looking to counter punch.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wannanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Wannanen.
Ortega lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega moves out of range as Wannanen strikes.#T4#
Wannanen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wannanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wannanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wannanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Wannanen catches Ortega right on the button with a cross.
Ortega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ortega swings widly with a right hand
and Wannanen counters with a series of strikes. Ortega will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ortega works Wannanen's body with a nice hook.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. Wannanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Wannanen.
A swing and a miss from Wannanen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortega, right into the meat.
Ortega misses the jab.
It looked like Wannanen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Wannanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wannanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wannanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ortega raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Wannanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Wannanen ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Wannanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wannanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortega's head.
Ortega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Wannanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wannanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wannanen scrambles back to his feet.
Ortega swings widly with a right hand
and Wannanen counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wannanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Ortega catches Wannanen right on the button with a cross.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wannanen throws out the jab.
Ortega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ortega looks for the body kick but Wannanen saw that one coming. #T1#
Ortega misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wannanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortega misses with an uppercut
and Wannanen counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortega.
Wannanen throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wannanen throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Wannanen moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Wannanen moved out of range.
Wannanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wannanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega looks to land a body kick but Wannanen moved away.
Wannanen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wannanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortega, right into the meat.
Ortega misses with a left hand
and Wannanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ortega misses with a hook.
Ortega looks to land a combination. Wannanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wannanen tries to clinch but Ortega is having none of it.
Wannanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Wannanen. #CL#
Wannanen moves into the clinch.
Wannanen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ortega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wannanen backwards.
Wannanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Wannanen. #BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wannanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortega is out of range. #CL#
Wannanen drives through and clinches with Ortega against the cage.
Wannanen misses with an elbow strike.
Ortega blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Ortega tries to work over Wannanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortega connects with a solid leg kick.
Ortega swings widly with a right hand
and Ortega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wannanen throws a leg kick but Ortega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ortega connects with a body shot that sends Wannanen's belly button to the back.
Wannanen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ortega.
Wannanen jabs at Ortega's body.
Pekko Wannanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wannanen will feel that in the morning.
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wannanen's head backwards.
Ortega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ortega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wannanen ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Wannanen avoids the head kick by Ortega.
Ortega takes a swing at Wannanen's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Wannanen throws out a loose jab but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body. Wannanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Wannanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Wannanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ortega to score with a decent uppercut.
Wannanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wannanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Wannanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Wannanen misses the target.
Wannanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wannanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortega's head backwards.
Wannanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ortega can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wannanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wannanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Wannanen misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ortega 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Pekko Wannanen spoke after the fight, saying 'well that's some bullshit!'.

Event: PFC 28 Romanow vs Darkk
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Ortega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Ortega drives through and clinches with Williamson against the cage.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Williamson avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
Williamson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williamson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williamson throws a head punch that misses.
Ortega lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williamson's elbow.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Williamson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega pushes Williamson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Williamson. #T1#
A short right from Ortega on the inside.
Ortega digs a right hand underneath Williamson's ribcage. Williamson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
A frustrated look appears on Williamson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ortega.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Williamson avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Ortega lands with a right to the head.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Williamson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega lands with a right to the head.
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
A short left from Ortega.
A head punch on the inside from Williamson fails to land. #T2#
Williamson has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Williamson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williamson cracks Ortega with a nice body shot.
Ortega tries a body shot but Williamson blocks it.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega prevents Williamson from breaking the clinch.
Ortega lands an uppercut.
Williamson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williamson is trying to force a seperation but Ortega has the dominant position.
Williamson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortega tries to work over Williamson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williamson scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Ortega presses Williamson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williamson prevents a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortega cracks Williamson with a nice body shot.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Williamson controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
Williamson blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williamson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ortega pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega fakes the leg kick and cracks Williamson in the body.
Williamson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williamson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williamson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carlos Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega works the jab nicely.
Ortega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williamson.
Ortega tries a quick counter leg kick but Williamson is wise to it.#CL2#
Ortega instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Williamson breaks from the clinch.
Ortega moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ortega.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williamson slips under a jab.
Ortega throws a hook but Williamson avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williamson's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Williamson throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega throws out a counter right but Williamson avoids it with no problem.
Williamson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Williamson slips a jab from Ortega.
Ortega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williamson.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.
Ortega throws a head kick but Williamson moves out of range.
Williamson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
Williamson throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega thumps Williamson with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Williamson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ortega doesn't seem phased though.
Ortega throws a hook but Williamson blocks it.
Ortega tries to work over Williamson's front leg with a kick but Williamson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Jab by Williamson.
Williamson just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Williamson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Ortega darts in and clinches Williamson up against the cage.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Williamson.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ortega misses with a body punch.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Williamson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Williamson blocks an uppercut.
Williamson blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ortega.
Williamson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
Williamson lands an overhand right.#T2#
Williamson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Williamson attempts a counter takedown but Ortega avoids it well and moves away.
Williamson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ortega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Ortega.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson scores with a nice strike.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Williamson throws an overhand right that lands on Ortega's shoulder, as Ortega tries to avoid the shot.
Ortega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Ortega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glenn Williamson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega is looking to clinch.
Ortega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williamson swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Ortega digs a good hook to Williamson's body.
Ortega tries to clinch but Williamson is having none of it.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Williamson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Ortega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ortega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch but Williamson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega throws a body kick that misses
and Williamson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williamson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williamson slips a straight right by Ortega.
Williamson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Ortega is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williamson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ortega lands a jab to the nose.
Williamson misses with a straight right.
Williamson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williamson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williamson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortega. #CL2#
Ortega pushes Williamson up against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortega has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Williamson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ortega can turn it around.
Williamson working aggressively here.
Ortega pushes Williamson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williamson lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Ortega lands with a left to the head.
Ortega is working Williamson over against the cage.
Ortega prevents Williamson from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Ortega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Williamson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Williamson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williamson.
Ortega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williamson. That did some damage!
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williamson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortega counters with a left to the body.
Williamson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Williamson.
Ortega scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega tries to clinch but Williamson is having none of it.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Ortega moves into the clinch.
Williamson tries to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling the position.
Carlos Ortega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ortega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Williamson avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Williamson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling him.
Ortega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williamson backwards.
Williamson lands a nice uppercut.
Ortega pushes Williamson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williamson misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Ortega tries a body shot but Williamson blocks it.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williamson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williamson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williamson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega cracks Williamson with a nice body shot.#T2#
Ortega tries a body shot but Williamson blocks it.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega is leaning against Williamson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Williamson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williamson.
Ortega lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Williamson controls his hands.
Ortega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Williamson is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega scores with a shot to the side of Williamson's head.
Oh Williamson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williamson.#BC#
Williamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortega's corner calls for a 1-2. Ortega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ortega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Williamson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson sets himself, and Ortega steps forward looking for the clinch! Williamson avoids it this time.
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williamson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williamson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williamson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Williamson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega blocks a jab.#T4#
Ortega dips to his left and cracks Williamson with an uppercut!
Ortega avoids the body shot from Williamson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ortega drives through and clinches with Williamson against the cage.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williamson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williamson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Williamson controls the action.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williamson seems to have got his legs back now.
Williamson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
Ortega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williamson backwards.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Ortega pushes Williamson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glenn Williamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortega lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 37
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Podolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ortega checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Podolski.
Podolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega throws a lazy right hand but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Podolski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ortega. Ortega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice jab there from Podolski.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega throwing a counter right hand but Podolski manages to avoid it.
Ortega slips under a jab.
Ortega throws a leg kick but Podolski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podolski scores with a jab to the head.
Podolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Podolski. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Podolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Podolski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Podolski feints and then cracks Ortega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ortega down.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Podolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Ortega is rocked!
Podolski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortega momentarily.
Oh Ortega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Podolski stuns Ortega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Podolski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crack! Podolski connects with the perfect overhand right and Ortega falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Podolski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michail Podolski!
After the big win, Michail Podolski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 33
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green blocks a jab.
Ortega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ortega stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega misses with a body kick.
Green was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Jab from Ortega.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Green.
A lazy body kick from Green
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Green stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
A combination from Ortega does no damage.
Ortega throws a lazy body kick
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortega takes one to the chin there.
Ortega misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ortega thinking.
That kick from Green tenderised Ortega's leg. Ortega is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Green.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ortega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces Ortega off the cage and back into range.
Green misses with a jab to the body
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortega.
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
We've been informed that Ortega 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.#T2#
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Ortega's shoulder, as Ortega tries to avoid the shot.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Ortega is predictable there
and Green counters with a body kick that stops Ortega in his tracks momentarily.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Ortega tries to counter with a clinch but Green shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Ortega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Ortega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Ortega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green misses with the head strike.
Ortega trying to control the position but instead, Green has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ortega into the cage.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Green is looking to break free of the clinch but Ortega has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
A frustrated look appears on Ortega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortega.#CL#
Green instigates a clinch.
Ortega tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ortega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Green misses with some punches.
Ortega avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green. #BC2#
Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Green misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Ortega throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega misses the jab.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Green thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Blake Green will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ortega throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green keeps Ortega at a distance using the push kick.
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green lands a nice looking body kick.
Green wants to clinch up but Ortega keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Green takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortega thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
Green blocks a jab.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Ortega tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Green!
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Ortega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Ortega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.#CL#
Green has managed to clinch.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green prevents a body shot from Ortega.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ortega.
A short body shot lands from Green as the two fighters clinch.
Green scores with a shoulder strike.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Green.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Ortega digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Green blocks a body shot from Ortega.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ortega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Green lands a shot to the body.
Blake Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Ortega. #BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Green tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green punishes Ortega's body with a nice straight punch.
Green swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green misses with a looping left.
Ortega throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green looks to land a left hand but Ortega moved out of range nicely.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ortega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortega momentarily.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green cracks Ortega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ortega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Jab by Ortega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Green will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ortega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ortega.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Ortega's belly button to the back.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Green fakes the leg kick and cracks Ortega in the body.
Ortega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Green looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Green connects with a right hand. Ortega shakes it off.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortega misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortega's head.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ortega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with an outside leg kick.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ortega.
Carlos Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Green throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green connects with a body shot that sends Ortega's belly button to the back.
Green misses with a hook
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
Green lands a nice looking body kick.
Green fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ortega takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ortega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Green connects with a jab.
Green thuds a left hand into Ortega's body.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Ortega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ortega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Ortega ducks right into an uppercut from Green.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ortegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Green to score with a decent uppercut.
Green misses with a looping right.
Ortega has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green.#T4#
Ortega connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortega misses with a lunging right hand
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
A big right from Green misses.
Green sets himself, and Ortega steps forward looking for the clinch! Green avoids it this time.
Ortega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Green connects with a jab.
Green tries to land a front kick but Ortega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ortega connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces Ortega off the cage and back into range.
Ortega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortega.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega moves out of range as Green strikes.
Ortega throws a leg kick that misses.
Ortega throws a chopping leg kick but Green manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: StrikeForce Union #38
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Akbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Ortega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ortega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akbar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ortega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ortega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Akbar misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ortega.
Akbar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ortega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akbar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ortega is keeping busy.
Akbar working aggressively here.
Akbar prevents a body shot from Ortega.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akbar is trying to maintain a safe position but Ortega gets an underhook and turns Akbar into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega. #T1##BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch.
Akbar misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body. Akbar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ortega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akbar. Akbar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ortega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortega.
Akbar misses the body punch #CL2#
and Ortega counters by moving into the clinch.
Ortega lands with a left to the head.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike.
Ortega gets through Akbar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Ortega prevents a body shot from Akbar.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akbar's elbow.
Ortega lands a hook that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
A short uppercut from Akbar.
A head punch on the inside from Akbar fails to land.
Ortega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
The referee calls for Ortega to work.
Ortega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortega lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega dodges the punch combination from Akbar.
Akbar slips under a jab.
Ortega moves out of range as Akbar strikes.
Ortega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akbar takes one to the side of the head.
Akbar throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Akbar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akbar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.#CL2#
Ortega clinches up against the cage.
Akbar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akbar misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ortega is struggling to control the position.
Ortega working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ortega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akbar or not.
Ortega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
A short right from Akbar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ortega.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega stalling against the cage.
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ortega scores with a shot to the side of Akbar's head.
Ortega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortega lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ortega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ortega.
Ortega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Akbar misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ortega. Akbar shrugs it off though.
Akbar lands a body shot.
Akbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega lunges at Akbar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akbar's hand.
Ortega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akbar looks to land a combination but Ortega avoids it well.
Ortega throws a lazy right hand but Akbar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akbar with a nice cross.
Akbar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Ortega slams his shin into Akbar's torso.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
Akbar feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akbar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
Ortega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Akbar. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akbar.
Ortega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akbar momentarily.
Akbar scores with a body shot.
Akbar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Allahu Akbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akbar misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Ortega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akbar lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortega's head.
Ortega lunges at Akbar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akbar's hand.
Akbar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Ortega does it's job there.
Akbar misses with an uppercut
and Akbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Ortega - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Akbar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akbar tries to counter with a takedown but Ortega is quick to defend against it.
Ortega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega works Akbar's body with a nice hook.
Ortega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akbar scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akbar.
Ortega scores with a jab. Akbar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akbar throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ortega counter with a right hand.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Akbar eats them both and turns towards Ortega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Akbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akbar drops his hands momentarily and Ortega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortega throws a wild body kick that Akbar sees coming a mile off.
Ortega defending well as Akbar loads up on a big left 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!
Akbar thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akbar blocks a head kick by Ortega.
Akbar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Ortega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akbar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega tries to land a front kick but Akbar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akbar feints a jab promting Ortega to slip. Akbar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ortega slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ortega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akbar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortega.
Ortega digs a good hook to Akbar's body.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega lands with an uppercut that bounces Akbar off the cage and back into range.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Akbar saw that one coming.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortega with a jab.#T3#
Akbar misses with a right hand
and Ortega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ortega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akbar.
Akbar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortega connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Ortega.
Akbar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akbar moves forwards but Ortega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortega. That snapped Akbar's head back.
Akbar throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akbar ducks right into an uppercut from Ortega.
Akbar walks into a stiff left hand from Ortega.#ROC2#
Akbar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Akbar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akbar lands with an overhand left.
Akbar seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Akbar if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Akbar tries to keep at a distance but Ortega has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akbar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Akbar has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akbar working aggressively here.
A short right from Ortega on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Akbar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
Akbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
Akbar misses with the head strike.
Akbar tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Akbar back against the cage.
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akbar can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega gets through Akbar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortega lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ortega lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Ortega pushes Akbar up against the cage in a clinch.
Akbar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Ortega.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akbar.
A hook to the body from Ortega.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Ortega lands a hook that snaps the head of Akbar backwards.
Nice body punch from Akbar.
Akbar can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Akbar throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega counters with a stiff 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!
Akbar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortega circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Akbar's head but Akbar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega lands a lovely overhand right.
Akbar throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Ortega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akbar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akbar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akbar moves away.#CL#
Ortega tries to keep at a distance but Akbar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Akbar controls his hands.
Ortega makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ortega pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ortega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akbars head.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Ortega lands a left hand. #BC2#
Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Ortega digs a good body shot into Akbar's ribs.
Akbar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akbar.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ortega. Akbar shrugs it off though.
Akbar defending well as Ortega loads up on a big left hand.
Akbar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
Akbar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Akbar needs to keep his hands up - Ortega had a free shot at his head there.
Ortega lands a leg kick that knocks Akbar off balance momentarily.
Ortega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Akbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortega thuds a left hand into Akbar's body.
Ortega connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortega as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akbar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ortega.
Akbar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Akbar saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akbar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ortega lunges at Akbar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akbar's hand.
Akbar throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega throws a hook but Akbar avoids it easily.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega moves in looking to clinch but Akbar pushes him off.#CL#
Akbar rushes Ortega and presses him up against the cage.
Akbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Ortega as the two fighters clinch.
Ortega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Ortega manages to break the clinch.
Ortega scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Akbar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
Akbar cracks Ortega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Akbar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akbar. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akbar has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortega.
Akbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Akbar slips the punch.
Akbar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akbar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Akbar's head.
Akbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Akbar misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Ortega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ortega throws a hook but Akbar avoids it easily.
Ortega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akbar. Akbar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akbar's hands.#T1#
Akbar tries to move into range but Ortega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akbar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Akbar! Ortega dives in looking to finish! Akbar is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ortega! Carlos Ortega retains his bantamweight title!
Carlos Ortega 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.
The defeated Allahu Akbar had this to say: 'Death to America!'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #36
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Palmer jabs at Ortega's body.
Palmer lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circling - Palmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Ortega tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palmer on the side of the head.
Palmer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Ortega avoids them all with ease.
Troy Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Palmer throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Palmer misses.
Palmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.
Palmer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Ortega is struggling to control the position.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Ortega is looking to land body kicks.
Palmer tries to move into range but Ortega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palmer misses with a hook
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega misses with a double jab.
Ortega lands a nice hook to Palmer's body. Palmer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ortega throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Ortega has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Palmer feints a jab promting Ortega to slip. Palmer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ortega slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmer misses with a body punch
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Palmer throws a hook but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmer misses with a combination
and Ortega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palmer thinking.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palmer.
Ortega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ortega duly obliges.
Palmer misses with a jab to the body
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Palmer gets tackled into the cage by Ortega. Ortega maintains the clinch.
Palmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palmer.
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Palmer blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Ortega stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Ortega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmer's elbow.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ortega - that landed with a thud.
Ortega pushes Palmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Palmer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ortega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ortega'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.
Ortega lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmer working aggressively here. #T4#
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!
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmer letting Ortega take a breather here.
Palmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmer backwards.
Ortega has Palmer pressed against the cage.
Palmer misses with a body punch. #BC#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palmer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortega.
Ortega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ortega duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
Ortega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ortega scores with a three punch combo!
Ortega connects with a body shot that sends Palmer's belly button to the back.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
Ortega cracks Palmer with a good jab.
Ortega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palmer throws a sloppy body shot
and Ortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range.
Palmer throws a combination that misses
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmer can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palmer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ortega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carlos Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palmer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ortega to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Palmer is rocked!
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortega finish him?#T1#
Palmer misses the jab.
Ortega seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Palmer seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmer throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
Nice uppercut there from Ortega.
Palmer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ortega defending well as Palmer loads up on a big left hand.
Palmer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ortega cracks Palmer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palmer takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega tries to counter by clinching up but Palmer breaks away and moves out of range.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
Ortega scores with a nice head shot.
Palmer misses with a body punch
and Ortega counters with a nice leg kick.
Palmer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega scores with a one two! Palmer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Ortega lands a jab to Palmer's midsection.
Palmer throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega throwing a counter right hand but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Palmer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ortega rather than just go for the knockout.
Ortega thuds his right hand into Palmer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ortega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Palmer misses the body punch
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortega scoring well with a low kick there.
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Palmer swings widly with a right hand
and Ortega counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Palmer! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Ortega!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega retains his bantamweight title!
After the fight, Carlos Ortega was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: StrikeForce Union #34
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Ortega connects with a jab.
Ortega rushes Johanessburgson and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Johanessburgson is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Ortega piles on the pressure and Johanessburgson crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega retains his bantamweight title!
Carlos Ortega decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: StrikeForce Union #32
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Ortega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palmer.
A little feinted left hand from Palmer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palmer throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega tests Palmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palmer has time to react.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
Palmer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortega throws a jab when Palmer was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortega.
Palmer swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Palmer throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortega connects with a body shot that sends Palmer's belly button to the back.#T1#
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Palmer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Ortega lands.
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palmer has time to react.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ortega.
Ortega works Palmer's body with a nice hook.
Ortega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Palmer is rocked!
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ortega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palmer's head backwards.
Oh Palmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmer swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Palmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palmer looks to throw the jab but Ortega is out of range.
Palmer lands a slapping body shot.
Troy Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortega counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortega connects with a solid leg kick.
Palmer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer swings widly with a right hand
and Ortega counters with a left to the body.
Ortega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Palmer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Palmer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Palmer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Palmer.
Palmer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ortega. That one must have hurt.
Some wild striking there from Palmer.
Ortega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palmer with a body shot.
Ortega scores with a hook.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palmer scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Ortega avoids them all with ease.
Palmer misses with a double jab
and Palmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmer misses with a hook
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Palmer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Palmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palmer misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ortega scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega lands with a right hand.
Palmer misses with a double jab
and Ortega counters with a good low kick that Palmer was not able to check.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Ortega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palmer doesn't seem bothered though.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortega lands with a good body shot.
Palmer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palmer throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Ortega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palmer eats them both and turns towards Ortega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Palmer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Ortega tenderised Palmer's leg. Palmer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Palmer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ortega. Ortega obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Palmer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmer misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
Ortega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ortega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ortega connects with a single shot there.
Ortega slips a straight right by Palmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Palmer takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palmer swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
Palmer misses with a right hand
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
Palmer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Ortega finds it's target.
Ortega catches Palmer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palmer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ortega.
Palmer takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Palmer throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Palmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega connects with an inside leg kick.
Palmer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortega counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmer throws a combination that misses
and Ortega counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Ortega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Palmer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortega counters with a nice body shot.
Palmer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ortega moves in looking to clinch but Palmer pushes him off.
Ortega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ortega digs a good body shot into Palmer's ribs.#CL2#
Ortega forces Palmer back against the cage and clinches.
Palmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortega lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palmer throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Palmer throws a right hand that misses
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palmer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Troy Palmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palmer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Palmer scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ortega rushes Palmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortega blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Palmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palmer being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ortega.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Ortega. #BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Palmer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ortega counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palmer at a distance.
Palmer misses with the combination.
Palmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Palmer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortega circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmer swings widly with a right hand
and Ortega counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Palmer. Those never looked like landing.
Palmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortega thinks about the counter body kick.
Palmer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Palmer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Palmer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Palmer's head.
Palmer connects with a looping right hand.
Ortega lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Palmer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortega throws out a counter right but Palmer avoids it with no problem.
Palmer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortega digs a good hook to Palmer's body.
Palmer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega connects with a body shot that sends Palmer's belly button to the back.
Ortega cracks Palmer with an open hand slap.
Palmer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ortega counters with a crisp right that sends Palmer to the canvas! Ortega follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ortega!
Carlos Ortega is the new bantamweight champion!
Carlos Ortega spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: StrikeForce Union #26
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Ortega cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ortega lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Brayden Barnes has been cut.
Ortega misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
As Barnes looks to move away, Ortega throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.#ROC#
Barnes is rocked!
Ortega takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Ortega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortega finish him?
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortega.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega staying out of range there.#KD#
Ortega cracks Barnes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barnes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ortega finish him?
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortega cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ortega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega with a nice cross.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ortega defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Ortega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ortega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ortega lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Ortega counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlos Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Ortega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barnes, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Ortega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Ortega lands a left hand.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Ortega dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##KD#
Ortega drops Barnes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barnes looks back up at him and smiles so Ortega waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Barnes has his takedown stuffed
and Ortega counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Ortega!
After the fight, Carlos Ortega was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: StrikeForce Union #23
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Faber Jr. fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Faber Jr..
Faber Jr. looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
Faber Jr. is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Ortega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Faber Jr..
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Faber Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Victorio Faber Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Faber Jr..
A head kick misses from Faber Jr..
Faber Jr. throws a leg kick but Ortega moved away.
Faber Jr. throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Faber Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faber Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Faber Jr. changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ortega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Faber Jr. fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortega.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Faber Jr. does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Faber Jr. misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Faber Jr. looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ortega!#SUB2#
Faber Jr. tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Faber Jr. has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Faber Jr. tries for a kimura but Ortega is defending well. #SUB2#
Faber Jr. goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ortega has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Faber Jr. but great work by Ortega.
Faber Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faber Jr. wants to control but Ortega postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ortega stands up and beckons Faber Jr. to his feet. #T2#
Faber Jr. throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Faber Jr..
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faber Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Faber Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber Jr. moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Faber Jr. avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Faber Jr. there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Faber Jr., right into the meat.
Faber Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Faber Jr. throws a quick inside leg kick.
Faber Jr. displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Faber Jr. throws a head kick that Ortega semi-blocks. #T3#
Faber Jr. moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Faber Jr. blocks a jab.
Faber Jr. moves out of range of the strikes.
Faber Jr. looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortega sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Faber Jr. throws a front kick aimed at Ortega's knee but Ortega avoids it well.
Faber Jr. lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ortega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Faber Jr. tries a head kick but it misses.
Faber Jr. moves away from the strike by Ortega.
Faber Jr. looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Faber Jr. misses with the body kick
and Faber Jr. takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Faber Jr. is rocked!
Faber Jr. has his takedown stuffed
and Ortega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Faber Jr. is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortega finish him?
Ortega fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Faber Jr. square on the jaw! Damn, Faber Jr. is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Ortega!

Event: Thursday Poker 1
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
McGregor moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Ortega circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega slips under a jab.#CL2#
Ortega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ortega slowing the pace effectively.
Ortega taking a breather.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ortega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortega lands a left hand.
Ortega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Ortega stalls.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor walks into a left hand.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
McGregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ortega to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGregor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ortega takes a step back to recover. #KD2#
Ortega lands a big uppercut and McGregor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGregor looks OK. Ortega waves McGregor back to his feet!
Ortega cracks McGregor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McGregor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ortega pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McGregor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ortega!

Event: CFN 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Ortega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kovacs doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortega lands the left hand.#CL2#
Ortega rushes Kovacs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacs misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kovacs.
Ortega wants to get back to striking at distance but Kovacs won't allow it.
Kovacs tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortega lands a shoulder strike.
Kovacs is trying to pull guard but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
Kovacs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs. #BC#
Kovacs breaks from the clinch.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Kovacs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kovacs misses with a low kick.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega lands with a straight right. Kovacs didn't see that one coming.#T1##CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortega lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Ortega avoiding damage.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Kovacs
and Ortega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovacs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kovacs with a body shot.#CL#
Kovacs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovacs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Kovacs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovacs scores with a nice 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!
Kovacs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacs throws a hook but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovacs scores with a one two! Ortega had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kovacs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega connects with the punch.
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Kovacs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortega throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kovacs dives in and grabs Ortega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes down on Kovacs's head and hops out.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovacs. That's going to slow Ortega down.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Kovacs slips the punch.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Ortega catches Kovacs right on the button with a cross.
Ortega cracks Kovacs with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Kovacs misses with a lunging right hand
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Ortega.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega throws the left hand but Kovacs avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kovacs tries to land a leg kick but Ortega saw it coming and moves away.
Ortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortega.
A counter left hand to the body from Kovacs misses its target.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Kovacs moved out of range.
Ortega has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
A nice side step and Ortega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Ortega tries to sprawl but Kovacs drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Ortega kicks Kovacs off and gets back to his feet.
Kovacs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kovacs swings widly with a right hand
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ortega is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Ortega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kovacs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Ortega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Kovacs.
Kovacs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Kovacs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ortega avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Ortega.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovacs manages to avoid it.
Carlos Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Kovacs's shoulder, as Kovacs tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacs tried to score with a low kick but Ortega checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Kovacs misses with a body kick.#T1#
Kovacs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ortega is out of range and Kovacs settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kovacs.
Kovacs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacs throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovacs tries to clinch up
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kovacs just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carlos Ortega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Nice body punch from Kovacs.
Ortega throws a jab when Kovacs was well out of range.
Kovacs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortega.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kovacs is defended easily by Ortega.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Ortega instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Kovacs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Kovacs dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kovacs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kovacs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Kovacs motions for Ortega to come forward. Kovacs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovacs. That's going to slow Ortega down.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Kovacs.
Kovacs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kovacs.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovacs.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovacs misses the target.#T4#
Kovacs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ortega misses with a looping right.
Kovacs throws a big counter combination but Ortega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kovacs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ortega is out of range and Kovacs settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovacs.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ortega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortega misses with a hook. Kovacs ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Kovacs slips the punch.
Kovacs tries to land a front kick but Ortega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kovacs throws a chopping leg kick but Ortega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ortega connects with a jab.
Kovacs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ortega slips under a jab from Kovacs.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortega misses.
Kovacs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Kovacs keeps it at a distance.
Ortega slips under a jab from Kovacs.#T1#
Kovacs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortega lands a head shot.
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
Kovacs thumps Ortega with a low kick.
Kovacs tried to score with a low kick but Ortega checks it.
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovacs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovacs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ortega. Ortega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kovacs misses with a body kick.
Kovacs slips a jab from Ortega.
As Ortega backs away, Kovacs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kovacs clobbers Ortega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Nobby Kovacs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Ortega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kovacs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kovacs thumps Ortega with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovacs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovacs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ortega connects with a single shot there.
Ortega slips under a jab from Kovacs.
Ortega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ortega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovacs throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovacs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovacs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacs moves away.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacs.
Ortega thuds a left hand into Kovacs's body.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kovacs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacs misses with a left hand
and Ortega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovacs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovacs throws a lazy uppercut
and Kovacs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ortega connects with a single shot there.
Kovacs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Ortega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovacs tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kovacs backs off Ortega throws a huge counter combo but Kovacs manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Kovacs
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovacs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovacs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortega checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortega!
The defeated Nobby Kovacs had this to say: 'Congrats to Ortega. He looks the real deal. I obviously need to work on my standup before my next fight. '.

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