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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colby Ortiz (ranked 2006 p4p, 248 weight class) and Jermaine Fizzelstiks (ranked 4106 p4p, 459 weight class). Colby Ortiz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm
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198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colby Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fizzelstiks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Fizzelstiks misses.
Ortiz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fizzelstiks throws a jab when Ortiz was well out of range.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Colby Ortiz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Fizzelstiks misses.
Fizzelstiks connects with a crisp jab.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook to the side of Ortiz's head but Ortiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortiz tries to counter with a takedown but Fizzelstiks is quick to defend against it.
Ortiz takes one to the chin there.
Ortiz slips a jab from Fizzelstiks.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Fizzelstiks.
Ortiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fizzelstiks misses with a straight right.
Ortiz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fizzelstiks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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. Ortiz connects with a nice short shot to Fizzelstiks's temple.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzelstiks defending well though.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzelstiks defending well though.
Fizzelstiks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fizzelstiks's head.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ortiz drops an elbow to the side of Fizzelstiks's head.
Fizzelstiks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Fizzelstiks dodges it nicely.
Fizzelstiks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fizzelstiks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Ortiz working over Fizzelstiks with some ground and pound. Fizzelstiks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fizzelstiks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fizzelstiks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz slips a nice elbow through Fizzelstiks's hands, connecting with Fizzelstiks's forehead.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fizzelstiks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Ortiz 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.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzelstiks defending well though.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz misses with a head shot. Fizzelstiks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortiz is in close to Fizzelstiks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fizzelstiks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colby Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fizzelstiks throws out the jab.
Ortiz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fizzelstiks avoids it.
Fizzelstiks swings widly with a right hand
and Ortiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fizzelstiks misses with a straight right.
Fizzelstiks throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz tried to counter with a leg kick but Fizzelstiks avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizzelstiks misses with a hook.
Fizzelstiks throws a right hand that misses
so Ortiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fizzelstiks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ortiz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fizzelstiks manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fizzelstiks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fizzelstiks misses the target.
It looked like Ortiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fizzelstiks.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Fizzelstiks misses.
A lazy left from Fizzelstiks finds it's target.
Fizzelstiks misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Fizzelstiks misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
Ortiz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fizzelstiks missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fizzelstiks throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it.
Fizzelstiks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortiz.
Fizzelstiks misses with a body shot.
Ortiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fizzelstiks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fizzelstiks misses with a looping left.
Ortiz is looking to counter the offense by Fizzelstiks and move into the clinch.
Ortiz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fizzelstiks loads up on a big right hand but Ortiz slips the punch.
Ortiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Fizzelstiks misses its intended target.
Ortiz tries to counter by clinching up but Fizzelstiks breaks away and moves out of range.
Fizzelstiks throws a lazy right hand but Ortiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortiz tries to counter by clinching up but Fizzelstiks breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fizzelstiks. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fizzelstiks sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Fizzelstiks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Colby Ortiz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook but Ortiz avoids it easily.
Fizzelstiks scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizzelstiks digs a good body shot into Ortiz's ribs.
Fizzelstiks throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fizzelstiks throws a big shot that misses.
Ortiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fizzelstiks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fizzelstiks misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.
Ortiz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fizzelstiks misses with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks parries the strikes from Ortiz easily there. Ortiz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fizzelstiks to escape.
Fizzelstiks avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ortiz.
Ortiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fizzelstiks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ortiz grinds an elbow into Fizzelstiks's temple.
Ortiz throws a strike aimed at the side of Fizzelstiks's head but Fizzelstiks avoids it well.
Ortiz misses with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz looks up at the clock and then as Fizzelstiks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ortiz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fizzelstiks works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzelstiks defending well though.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Fizzelstiks dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fizzelstiks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fizzelstiks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fizzelstiks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortiz.
Ortiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fizzelstiks defending well though.
Ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fizzelstiks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Fizzelstiks dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ortiz throws a strike but Fizzelstiks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ortiz postures up in Fizzelstiks's guard and throws a big left but Fizzelstiks blocks it.
Ortiz is pushing down on Fizzelstiks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fizzelstiks is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortiz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
Ortiz tries to pass to full mount but Fizzelstiks defends it.
Ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortiz lands strikes from half guard.
Ortiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Ortiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Ortiz!
Colby Ortiz made sure to mention his sponsor, The Thrift Shop - in his post fight interview.
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