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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Knight (ranked 1547 p4p, 2321 weight class) and Emilio Ortega (ranked 190 p4p, 268 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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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 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Ortega works Knight's body with a nice hook.
Ortega shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Ortega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with an uppercut
and Ortega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Ortega is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Ortega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knight defends it well.
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight misses with a hook.
Knight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
A leg kick checked by Knight.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Ortega feints a jab promting Knight to slip. Ortega then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ortega scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Ortega misses with a right hand
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ortega won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight looks up at the clock and then as Ortega takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knight smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ortega tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Knight seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Knight looks up at the clock and then as Ortega takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knight smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Knight is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ortega's shoulder. That is not cool.
Knight scoring with punches and elbows.
Knight working away.
Knight in side control, throwing shots but Ortega defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ortega is pressing down on Knight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knight is holding on for now.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.
Knight tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.
Knight keeping hold of Ortega's head, controlling as best he can.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knight is looking to control Ortega's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
Knight wants to get back to full guard.
Ortega throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Ortega controlling the action here.
Knight is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
A jab from Knight misses.
Ortega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Ortega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Emilio Ortega has been cut.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Ortega avoids it well and moves away.
Terrance Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Ortega.
Ortega misses with a combination
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega lands with a cross.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortega jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Ortega is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Ortega misses.
Knight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Knight misses
and Ortega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ortega misses with a body punch
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Ortega lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortega as he avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Knight.
Knight swings widly with a right hand
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Ortega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and Ortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortega connects with a nice looking jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knight there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Ortega.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Knight.
Ortega lands a jab to the nose.
Knight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking.
Ortega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ortega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ortega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Ortega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ortega throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight shoots in and drives through. Ortega sprawls well.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Knight avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Ortega connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortega stuffs the takedown attempt from Knight. Knight gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ortega moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Knight changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but Ortega gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage.
Ortega gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet.
Knight trying to control the position.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Knight's brow.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortega manages to get himself to full guard.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Ortega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knight content to stall in guard here.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Ortega looking to control.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Ortega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ortega trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Knight pulls Ortega in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight digs a good body shot into Ortega's ribs.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Ortega avoids it well and moves away.
Ortega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ortega!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knight is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Knight looks up at the clock and then as Ortega takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knight smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ortega is looking to regain half guard here but Knight keeps moving and retains side control.
Knight scoring with punches and elbows.
Knight scores with punches from side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Knight's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Knight is looking to pass Ortega's guard but actually Ortega recovers to full guard.
Knight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ortega pulls Knight in close to his closed guard and prevents Knight from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emilio Ortega's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Knight looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ortega!
Knight is trying to ground and pound but Ortega uses the momentary lack of control by Knight to regain half guard.
Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knight trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is refusing to be controlled, as Knight sits in half guard.
Knight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight stalling.
Ortega is not content to let Knight control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knight 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.
Knight 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.
Knight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega is staying active underneath Knight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega avoids the body shot from Knight.
Ortega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortega defends it nicely.
Ortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt - Ortega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ortega throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Ortega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knight looks for a takedown but Ortega sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega slaps away a takedown attempt from Knight, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Ortega moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Terrance Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ortega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega slips under a jab.
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Knight misses its intended target.
Knight throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ortega.
Ortega goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega lands a jab to the head.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
Knight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Knight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ortega connects with a looping right hand.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knight circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight attempts a counter takedown but Ortega avoids it well and moves away.
Ortega cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Knight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortega tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knight shoots in but Ortega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knight cracks Ortega with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Ortega.
Ortega cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emilio Ortega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight misses with a hook
and Ortega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knight thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ortega winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Ortega!
Emilio Ortega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Terrance Knight spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn... Just Damn...'.
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