LAFC FN 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McGregor
vs
Ortiz

175 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor misses with a combination
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortiz tries to sprawl out of it but McGregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortiz. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Ortiz's head and hops out.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Ortiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nathan McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Ortiz.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortiz is looking for the big counter here.
Ortiz throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor leaves Ortiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ortiz slaps away a takedown attempt from McGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Ortiz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ortiz tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Ortiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
McGregor is breathing heavily.

Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Ortiz is working for takedown but McGregor is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz jumps guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor gets underhooks to prevent Ortiz's takedown attempt.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor wants to break free but Ortiz has control.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ortiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Ortiz throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Ortiz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.

Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor motions for Ortiz to come forward. McGregor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz goes for a double leg but McGregor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGregor continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Ortiz, which made it look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Ortiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortiz circles away.
It seemed like Ortiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ortiz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Ortiz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Ortiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Nathan McGregor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Good shot there by Ortiz.
Ortiz is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Ortiz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz stops McGregor from getting back to his feet.
McGregor is looking to control Ortiz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGregor avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. McGregor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz won't allow McGregor to get back to his feet.
Ortiz throws an elbow that misses. McGregor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortiz's guard. Nice move by McGregor!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor preventing the sweep.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Ortiz blocks nicely.

Ortiz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McGregor passes into half guard.
Ortiz wants to control the action here but instead McGregor manages to pass to full mount!
McGregor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a couple of good shots and Ortiz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ortiz trying to control the position but McGregor manages to sink in the hooks.
McGregor trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ortiz rolls, trying to escape but McGregor keeps control of the position.
McGregor throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
McGregor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

McGregor working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McGregor misses with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor punishes Ortiz with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McGregor's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

McGregor has his opponent's back but Ortiz is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off McGregor.
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ortiz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGregor!
McGregor tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ortiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz avoiding McGregor 's attempts to control his hands.
McGregor has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan McGregor 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!

Ortiz scores with a three punch combo!
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
Ortiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and Ortiz ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Ortiz moves into the clinch.

Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz with a poor takedown
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo.
Ortiz works the jab nicely.
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 really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
Ortiz lands a jab to the head.
McGregor swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
Nathan McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Ortiz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor jumps guard but Ortiz stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ortiz walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nathan McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Ortiz darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Ortiz into the cage.
McGregor shoots in but no luck this time.
Ortiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGregor.
Ortiz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nathan McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.

Ortiz pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.

McGregor jumps guard and drags Ortiz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.

McGregor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ortiz has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

McGregor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGregor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

McGregor pulls guard successfully.
Ortiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ortiz stands up and waves to McGregor to follow him.

Ortiz has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ortiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oscar Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Ortiz.
I think McGregor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan McGregor!
Nathan McGregor made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It's 420 MOTHER FU*****!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wooten might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Judas Priest- You've got another thing coming. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Wooten
vs
Scott

177 cm
32
175 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

186 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Wooten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Scott!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott dives in and grabs Wooten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wooten pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
No joy there for Wooten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Wooten misses.
Wooten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Wooten throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Scott's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooten leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kevin Wooten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Scott.
Wooten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Scott misses.

Wooten lands a left and a right that send Scott crashing to the mat, dazed. Wooten thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wooten defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Wooten misses.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott looks winded!
Wooten throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Scott closes the distance and clinches up with Wooten, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes Wooten against the cage but Wooten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wooten swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooten feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Scott crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Wooten!
Kevin Wooten is the new welterweight champion!
As Kevin Wooten got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I TOLD YOU! I'm not here to take part! I'M HERE TO TAKE OVER!'.