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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 4
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Johnson.#TD#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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 is not content to let Johnson control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortega can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ortega tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortega is not content to let Johnson control the position. #T1#
Johnson working away.
Ortega is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ortega is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson is thwarting Ortega's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Ortega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Ortega drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Johnson stays in close to Ortega's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ortega is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ortega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Ortega shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Johnson kicks Ortega off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Ortega closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Ortega getting side control.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
Ortega is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the position well. #T1#
Nice strikes from Ortega there.
Ortega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to hold on to Ortega's head to control him but Ortega postures up.
Ortega looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega working the head and body with strikes.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Ortega working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Ortega there.
Ortega prevents Johnson from standing back up.
#ES#
Johnson kicks Ortega off and gets back to his feet.
Ortega has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joey Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Ortega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ortega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Ortega persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Joey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.#T3#
Ortega shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Ortega dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortega.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Ortega doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ortega tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
#TD#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson throws a strike but Ortega avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Johnson dominated that second round.
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#
Ortega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Ortega ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortega has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.
Ortega shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #TD#
Johnson feints and as Ortega raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ortega manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Ortega in his guard.#REVB#
Johnson is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Johnson pulls Ortega in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson'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.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortega manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ortega pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Ortega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
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 connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joey Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson controlling Ortega's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Johnson!
A relieved looking Joey Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Damien Ortega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good Win'.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortega. #TD2#
Ortega closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson pushes Ortega away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ortega gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Ortega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortega.
Johnson is wriggling around but Ortega manages to pass to half guard.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.#REVR#
Ortega prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Ortega is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.#T2##SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura here.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Johnson pushes Ortega off looking to stand but Ortega dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ortega not doing much here.
Ortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ortega lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega working the head and body with strikes.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ortega throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortega takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Ortega throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortega.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
Cleon Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Ortega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ortega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Ortega. #TD2#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortega wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Ortega is chipping away with strikes.
Ortega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Damien Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortega lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ortega asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ortega lands an elbow.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ortega looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortega smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SU2#
Ortega stands up. #TD2#
Ortega shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Ortega postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Ortega scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to is feet but Ortega passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Ortega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ortega working the ground and pound.#T4#
Ortega in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ortega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ortega cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ortega has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ortega is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Ortega counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Ortega trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand but Ortega is controlling the position.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega forces his way into half guard.
Ortega winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ortega connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Ground and pound from Ortega.
Ortega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ortega lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortega working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ortega manages to mount him!
#T2#
Ortega working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ortega looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Ortega scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ortega working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Ortega in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ortega pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ortega raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ortega landing strikes from the mount.
Ortega landing shots from mount.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ortega cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Ortega looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Ortega is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ortega working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ortega lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Ortega looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortega 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Ortega!
Damien Ortega 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:
Rapid FC 17
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortega tries for a takedown but Severini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ortega has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severini. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severini throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega tries to move into range but Severini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortega looks for a takedown but Severini sprawls well.
Dom Severini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortega is defended easily by Severini.
Severini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Ortega is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Severini's half guard.
Severini is looking to escape.
Severini controlling the position well. #T1#
Severini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Severini trying to control the position here.
Severini wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini has his hands on Ortega's head, controlling the position.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #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.
Ortega landing some decent shots from guard.
Severini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortega lands a couple of elbows.
Severini controlling Ortega's posture.
Severini wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Severini keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Severini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severini avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Severini as he jumps to the side.
Severini throws a right hand that Ortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortega also avoids with ease.
Severini stuffs the takedown.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Severini circles away easily
letting Severini counter with a right hand.
Ortega looks winded!
Ortega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severini defends it nicely.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Severini is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
and Severini counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ortega! He's just covering up as Severini starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Our winner, Dom Severini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Damien Ortega had this to say: 'Good Win'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Destroyer wants to clinch.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Destroyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortega circles away.
Ortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Destroyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortega counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Ortega feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ortega scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortega is pushing down on Destroyer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Destroyer is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortega has managed to sneak the leg through.
Destroyer wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega works his foot free and advances to mount.
Destroyer tries to hold on but Ortega postures up.#T1#
Ortega pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ortega content just to control the position here.
Destroyer taking shots to the head.
Ortega content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Ortega 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.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Ortega pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Destroyer can't escape the position.
Ortega in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ortega punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer is in a horrible position here. Ortega smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ortega controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Ortega has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Destroyer's face.
Ortega drops a big elbow. That's hurt Destroyer! More shots from Ortega and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Ortega!
Our winner, Damien Ortega, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Slerssi!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ortega or perhaps it was just good defense by Slerssi, which made it look bad.
Slerssi misses with a head kick.
Slerssi misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Ortega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ortega stands and throws Slerssi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slerssi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Ortega decides to stand back up.
Ortega moves in looking to clinch but Slerssi pushes him off.
Ortega avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Slerssi has Ortega up against the cage in a clinch.
Slerssi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slerssi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slerssi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ortega blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Ortega jumps into guard, dragging Slerssi to the mat.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Slerssi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ortega pulls Slerssi in close to prevent any damage.
Ortega trying to strike off his back.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet. #SUB#
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slerssi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slerssi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slerssi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega controlling the position.#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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slerssi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortega tries to stand but Slerssi is controlling from the bottom.
Ortega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slerssi is trying to keep Ortega in close.
Ortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Ortega won't allow Slerssi to sweep him here.
Slerssi working a defensive guard here.
Ortega advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega content to control rather than advance.
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.#T4#
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.
Further stalling from Ortega.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slerssi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slerssi connects with a leg kick. Ortega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Ortega looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Slerssi!
We've been informed that Slerssi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slerssi looks to move to half guard but instead Ortega has passed into mount! Damn!
Ortega controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Ortega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Slerssi throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Ortega counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slerssi is wriggling around but Ortega manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ortega is trying for a kimura here. Slerssi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ortega wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Ortega!
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