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Event:
GFO IX: Hudson v Montgomery
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Hansen lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hansen pushes Ortiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hansen pushes Ortiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hansen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hansen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alan Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.
Ortiz takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen takes one to the side of the head.
Hansen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Ortiz gets a clinch. #T1#
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hansen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortiz looks winded!
Hansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands with a left to the head.
Hansen is struggling to control the position.
Hansen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hansen digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hansen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hansen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hansen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short body shot lands from Hansen as the two fighters clinch.
Ortiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hansen stalling.
Ortiz tries to stall but Hansen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hansen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hansen blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
A shot in the inside from Hansen. #T2#
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hansen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hansen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hansen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Hansen blocking some punches.
Ortiz is struggling to control the position.
Ortiz taking a breather.
Hansen lands a right hand.
Hansen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
#T3#
Hansen lands a shoulder strike.
Hansen lands a left hand.
Hansen is working Ortiz over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hansen.
Hansen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortiz up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hansen.
A bit of stalling here from Hansen.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Hansen has him pinned against the cage.
Ortiz being controlled against the cage.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Hansen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Hansen - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Hansen.
Hansen slowing the pace effectively.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the head but Hansen blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hansen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hansen.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hansen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hansen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hansen stalling.
Hansen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hansen is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Hansen.
Ortiz tries to move into range but Hansen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Hansen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hansen scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Ortiz darts in and clinches Hansen up against the cage.
Hansen lands with a light punch inside.
Hansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Hansen stalling against the cage.
Hansen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hansen has Ortiz pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hansen presses Ortiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Ortiz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz feints the counter takedown.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
Hansen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Hansen drives through with a takedown into Ortiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen wanted to stand there but Ortiz had control of the position. #T1##SUB2#
Ortiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hansen defends it easily.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortiz on the ground.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Hansen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ortiz is proving hard to escape from.
Ortiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hansen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hansen wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Ortiz stands up and waves to Hansen to follow him. #CL2#
Hansen tries to keep at a distance but Ortiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz slows down the pace here.
Hansen prevents Ortiz from breaking the clinch.
Hansen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
Hansen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Hansen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Ortiz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hansen taking a breather.
A short right from Hansen. #TD2#
Ortiz pulls Hansen into guard.
Ortiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hansen wants to stand but Ortiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ortiz pulls Hansen in to control the position. #T4#
Hansen tries to stand but Ortiz is controlling from the bottom.
Ortiz wants to stand but Hansen is controlling the position.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen dips to his left and cracks Ortiz with an uppercut!
Hansen lands an overhand right.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Hansen scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Hansen dominated that second round.
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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hansen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Hansen scores with a hook to the body.
Hansen gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hansen.
Hansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortizs head.
Ortiz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hansen after a bit of a struggle.
Alan Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hansen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ortiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hansen lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Hansen lands a body punch.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hansen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hansen leaning against his opponent.
Alan Hansen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hansen has Ortiz pressed against the cage.
Hansen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansen lands a body shot.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Hansen - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Hansen as the two fighters clinch.
Hansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hansen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Hansen won't allow it.
#T2#
Hansen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Hansen.#CL2#
Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Hansen.
Hansen prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Hansen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Hansen.
Hansen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Ortiz takes a shot to the head.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hansen to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Hansen leaning against his opponent.
Hansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hansen lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hansen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hansen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz tries to break free but Hansen pushes him back against the cage.
Hansen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortiz or not.
Hansen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Hansen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hansen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Hansen as the two fighters clinch.
Hansen'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.
Hansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz wants to break free but Hansen has control.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Hansen.
Alan Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen avoiding damage.
Hansen lands a body punch.
Hansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Denis Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Hansen!
Alan Hansen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GFO VI: Ozolins v Ustinov
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Ferguson both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Denis Ortiz has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Ortiz shoots in.
Ferguson throws a big counter combination but Ortiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferguson as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duncan Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ferguson has knocked Ortiz down with a huge combo! Ferguson steps away and waves a wobbly Ortiz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Ortiz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortiz drops his hands momentarily. Ferguson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Ortiz staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Ortiz doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duncan Ferguson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Nagelburg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Nagelburg.
Nagelburg connects with a right hand. Ortiz shakes it off.
Nagelburg throws a jab when Ortiz was well out of range.
Ortiz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nagelburg to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortiz closes the distance but Nagelburg moves to the side
and Nagelburg counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagelburg tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagelburg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD2#
Nagelburg lands a left and a right that send Ortiz crashing to the mat, dazed. Nagelburg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ortiz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Denis Ortiz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagelburg takes a swing at Ortiz's ribcage but misses.
Nagelburg misses the shot to the body.
Ortiz is looking for a counter combo.
Nagelburg lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ortiz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagelburg lands with an uppercut that bounces Ortiz off the cage and back into range.
Ortiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagelburg circles away.
Nagelburg lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortiz's head.
Oh Ortiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagelburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Ortiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Andre Nagelburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nagelburg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nagelburg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagelburg swings for the body but Ortiz moves out of range.
No joy there for Ortiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagelburg cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ortiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagelburg, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagelburg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagelburg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagelburg, as that shot connected.
Denis Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Nagelburg. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagelburg lands with a nice body punch.
Nagelburg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagelburg lands a nice hook to Ortiz's body. Ortiz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nagelburg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagelburg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortiz momentarily.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Nagelburg drops Ortiz with a naaaaasty hook - Ortiz is in real trouble here! Nagelburg dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Nagelburg!
After winning the bout, Andre Nagelburg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Ortiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac's waist but Mac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortiz off to one side. #CL2#
Mac gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
Mac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Mac jumps guard and drags Ortiz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Mac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mac is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mac keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.
Ortiz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Mac looking to control.
Ortiz controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mac gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
Ortiz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mac trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
Mac wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Mac won't allow it.
Daniel Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mac tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mac taking a breather.
Ortiz stalling.
Mac is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ortiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac stalling in the clinch but Ortiz improves position. #TD2#
Ortiz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ortiz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Ortiz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ortiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Mac in a clinch.
#T3#
Ortiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macs head.
Mac can't get the takedown.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body.
Mac displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz effectively controlling the action here.
Mac being controlled against the cage.
Mac is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mac gets underhooks to prevent Ortiz's takedown attempt.
Ortiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac blocks it with crossed arms.
Mac is pressed up against the cage. Ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mac down to the mat. Mac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Ortiz goes for a double leg but Mac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Ortiz clinches up with Mac and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac tries to pull guard but Ortiz won't allow it.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac tries a knee to the head but Ortiz blocks it.
Mac has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Mac.
Ortiz misses with a knee strike.
Ortiz lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Ortiz pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz pulls Mac in to control the position.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Ortiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Ortiz pulls guard successfully.
Ortiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Ortiz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mac presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz lands a body punch.
Ortiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortiz won't allow it.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac tries to clinch but Ortiz moves away
and Ortiz counters with a left and a right that stings Mac.
Mac fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ortiz rushes Mac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mac is struggling to control the position.
Mac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Ortiz breaks the clinch.
Mac wants to clinch up but Ortiz keeps it at a distance.
Denis Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ortiz has managed to clinch.
#T2#
A body shot lands from Ortiz.
Ortiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ortiz successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz pulls Mac in to control the position. #SUB2#
Ortiz working for a triangle but Mac defends it easily.
#ES2#
Ortiz pushes Mac off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Mac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Mac clinches up with Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mac prevents it.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Mac forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Denis Ortiz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Ortiz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ortiz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Ortiz keeps control of Mac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mac prevents it.
Daniel Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.
Mac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ortiz smiles and moves away.
Ortiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ortiz.#CL#
Mac moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mac prevents it.
Mac wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mac is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ortiz is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mac forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches.
Ortiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ortiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac.
Mac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ortiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Mac manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Mac is trying to pull guard but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ortiz jumps into guard, dragging Mac to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Denis Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortiz controlling Mac's posture. #T1#
Let's hope that Ortiz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#ES2#
Ortiz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mac presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Mac drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac is trying to keep Ortiz in close.
Mac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Ortiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mac tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range. #T3#
Ortiz connects with a right hand. Mac shakes it off.
Ortiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mac sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac slips a jab and a cross from Ortiz.
Ortiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.
Mac misses the shot to the body.
Ortiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Ortiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mac was covering up waiting for the punch and Ortiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortiz controls the pace.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Ortiz advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mac looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac's head.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mac wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
Mac has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortiz is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Mac dodges it nicely.
Daniel Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denis Ortiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ortiz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortiz 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Ortiz!
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Event:
Only One
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ter Harkel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Ortiz clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ortiz.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ortiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ortiz misses with a body punch.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Ter Harkel has him pressed against the ropes.
Ortiz stalling.
Ter Harkel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortiz has him pressed against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Ortiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Ter Harkel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ter Harkel.
Ortiz blocks an elbow strike from Ter Harkel.
Ortiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ter Harkel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ter Harkel.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Ter Harkel prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Ter Harkel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ter Harkel blocks an elbow strike from Ortiz.
Ortiz gets through Ter Harkel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Ter Harkel is controlling the position.
Ortiz is stalling here.
A short right from Ter Harkel.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortiz taking a breather.#BC#
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortiz throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses. #CL#
Ortiz instigates a clinch.
Ter Harkel pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Ter Harkel manages to break the clinch.
Denis Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ortiz scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Ter Harkel to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC#
Ter Harkel is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ter Harkel is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ortiz just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ter Harkel has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denis Ortiz!
In defeat, Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pech gehabt'.
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Event:
Bang
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ortiz rushes Monteiro and presses him up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ortiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monteiro has him pressed against the ropes.
Ortiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monteiro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ortiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monteiro working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monteiro prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Monteiro tries to circle away but Ortiz has him pinned against the ropes.
Ortiz throws a head punch that misses.
Ortiz leaning against his opponent.
Ortiz misses with a knee strike.
Ortiz looking to throw knees to the head but Monteiro is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Monteiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Monteiro 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortiz pushes Monteiro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Monteiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortiz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ortiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Monteiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land.
Monteiro digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monteiro taking a breather.
Ortiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Monteiro 's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Monteiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monteiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Monteiro managing to block the knees to the body from Ortiz.
Ortiz stalling in the clinch but Monteiro improves position.
Ortiz misses with the head strike.
Ortiz is trying to push Monteiro away but Monteiro has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Monteiro stalling the fight.
Ortiz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ortiz is trying to push Monteiro away but Monteiro has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ortiz has a couple of punches blocked by Monteiro .
Monteiro misses with a body punch.
Monteiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Monteiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz has Monteiro pressed against the ropes, preventing Monteiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monteiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but Monteiro keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Ortiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Monteiro is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
#CL#
Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Monteiro in a clinch.
Ortiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monteiro can do to turn this around?
Monteiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Monteiro manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Monteiro .
#CL#
Ortiz darts in and clinches Monteiro up against the ropes.
A short right from Monteiro on the inside.
Monteiro tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ortiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monteiro s head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteiro avoids a wild elbow strike from Ortiz.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ortiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Monteiro 's brow.
Monteiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Denis Ortiz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monteiro blocks an elbow strike.
Monteiro tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
#T1#
Ortiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monteiro s head.
Monteiro tries to circle away but Ortiz has him pinned against the ropes.
Monteiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the side of Monteiro 's head.
Monteiro tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Monteiro back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monteiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Monteiro as Ortiz tries to tie him up.
Monteiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Monteiro won't allow it.
Monteiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monteiro throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Monteiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Monteiro darts in and clinches Ortiz up against the ropes.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Monteiro .
Monteiro wants to stall.
Monteiro tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
#T2#
Ortiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ortiz avoids a wild elbow strike from Monteiro .
A short right from Ortiz.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Monteiro breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ortiz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Monteiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Monteiro 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Monteiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ortiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Monteiro tries to clinch there but Ortiz circles away.
#CL#
Ortiz clinches up with Monteiro and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ortiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monteiro backwards.
Ortiz leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Monteiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Ortiz 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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Monteiro .
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Monteiro . #BC#
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Monteiro clinches with his opponent.
Monteiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monteiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monteiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortiz trying to stall but Monteiro improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteiro can't find room to land a body shot as Ortiz controls the action.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monteiro tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Monteiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monteiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Monteiro is trying to stall.
Monteiro tries to stall but Ortiz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Monteiro is controlling the position.
Monteiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Monteiro prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz can't break the clinch.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Monteiro tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Monteiro back against the ropes.
Ortiz just leaning against Monteiro , taking a breather.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monteiro tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Monteiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Monteiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ortiz trying to control the position but instead, Monteiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ortiz into the ropes.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Monteiro is keeping busy.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortiz working hard to break the clinch.
Monteiro tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortiz working hard to break the clinch.
Monteiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortiz or not.
Ortiz tries a knee to the head but Monteiro blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Monteiro .
Ortiz holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#BC2#
Monteiro breaks from the clinch.
Monteiro misses with a few strikes there.
Joshua Monteiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Denis Ortiz has been cut.#CL#
Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ortiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Monteiro tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Denis Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Monteiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Ortiz!
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Event:
BAM
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
James gets a clinch.
James misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
James breaks the clinch.
Ortiz is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Denis Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Ortiz checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL2#
Ortiz closes the distance and pushes James back into the ropes.
James lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ortiz clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James tries to counter by clinching up but Ortiz breaks away and moves out of range.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
James scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
James scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortiz doesn't seem bothered though.
Ortiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by James.
Ortiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.#CL2#
Ortiz rushes James and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
James trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
#BC#
James manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ortiz moves into range and clinches up with James.
James digs a right hand into Ortiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortiz's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ortiz just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ortiz instigates a clinch. #BC#
James breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ortiz clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
James scores with a shot to the body.
Ortiz looks winded!
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortiz tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
James digs a good body shot into Ortiz's ribs.
James with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Denis Ortiz has been cut.
James connects with a single shot there.#CL#
James darts in and clinches Ortiz up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Ortiz walks into a straight right hand and goes down! James rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Ortiz has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#
Ortiz is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
James has managed to clinch.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards. #BC2#
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam James should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Denis Ortiz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
James weaves into range and cracks Ortiz right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ortiz goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! James is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Ortiz and sends Greene crashing to the mat! Ortiz follows him down to the mat - Greene regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Greene is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hubert Greene has been cut.
Greene tries to get to full guard but Ortiz has control of the leg.
Oh Greene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
Ortiz misses with a head shot. Greene uses the momentum to regain guard.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Ortiz gets to his feet. Greene looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz Throws a clean left jab. Ortiz Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Greene's chin! Greene crumbles to the ground and Ortiz follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Ortiz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Denis Ortiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Matthews controls the action.
Ortiz is looking to control Matthews's arms but Matthews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ortiz has his back to the cage.
Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Ortiz avoids the damage to the body.
Ortiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ortiz.
Ortiz is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthews gets an underhook and turns Ortiz into the cage.#BC2#
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Ortiz tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Ortiz is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz scores with a one two! Matthews had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ortiz misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Matthews counters with a single leg into guard. Ortiz didn't expect that.
Ortiz is looking to stand back up but Matthews counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ortiz. #T1##REVR#
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz is looking to escape.
Matthews looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ortiz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matthews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Matthews has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Matthews controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Ortiz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Matthews is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Matthews extends the arm and Ortiz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Matthews!
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