PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gonzalez Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ares Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ares Tycoon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gonzalez Ortega
vs
Tycoon

220 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Win Nutritional - proof of quality
Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Gonzalez Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ares Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon is looking to clinch.
Tycoon looks for a takedown but Gonzalez Ortega sprawls well.
Gonzalez Ortega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tycoon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tycoon.
Gonzalez Ortega dives in and grabs Tycoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tycoon pushes down on Gonzalez Ortega's head and hops out.
Tycoon leaves Gonzalez Ortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonzalez Ortega shoots in looking for a takedown. Tycoon tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez Ortega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tycoon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Gonzalez Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tycoon stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez Ortega. Gonzalez Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzalez Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tycoon but Tycoon pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tycoon clinches up against the cage.
Tycoon wants to stall.
Gonzalez Ortega has had enough of the clinch but Tycoon keeps him there for the moment.

Tycoon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez Ortega dodges the punch combination from Tycoon.
Gonzalez Ortega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tycoon tried to score with a low kick but Gonzalez Ortega checks it.
Tycoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Gonzalez Ortega counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tycoon's guard now.
Gonzalez Ortega trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Tycoon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon has a closed guard, preventing Gonzalez Ortega from standing up.
Tycoon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tycoon unloads with some shots from mount but Gonzalez Ortega bucks and avoids them well.
Gonzalez Ortega holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tycoon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gonzalez Ortega wants to control but Tycoon is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon controlling his opponent.
Tycoon throws some wild stikes that Gonzalez Ortega manages to avoid easily.

Tycoon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gonzalez Ortega has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gonzalez Ortega!
Tycoon wants to sweep here but Gonzalez Ortega controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Tycoon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tycoon wants to stand up but Gonzalez Ortega is controlling him.
Gonzalez Ortega trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Tycoon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez Ortega is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Gonzalez Ortega 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.

Tycoon throws a head kick but Gonzalez Ortega moves out of range.
Gonzalez Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Tycoon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tycoon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonzalez Ortega checks it well.
Gonzalez Ortega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tycoon throws a low kick, looking for Gonzalez Ortega's leg but Gonzalez Ortega calmly moves out of range.
Gonzalez Ortega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tycoon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez Ortega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tycoon swivels and escapes.
Tycoon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez Ortega tries for a takedown but Tycoon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Gonzalez Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tycoon. No joy for Gonzalez Ortega on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tycoon lands with a nice combination. Gonzalez Ortega backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Diego Gonzalez Ortega has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tycoon is defended easily by Gonzalez Ortega.
Tycoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzalez Ortega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tycoon somewhat.

Tycoon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzalez Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tycoon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tycoon looking to sit in guard and control but Gonzalez Ortega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tycoon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tycoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tycoon holds on and takes a little breather.
Tycoon trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez Ortega trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Tycoon managing to control the position.
Tycoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez Ortega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tycoon tries for a takedown but Gonzalez Ortega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gonzalez Ortega throws a series of punches but Tycoon avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Tycoon as Gonzalez Ortega shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Tycoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzalez Ortega which made him look bad.
Tycoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez Ortega's waist but Gonzalez Ortega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tycoon off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez Ortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tycoon misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez Ortega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tycoon.
Tycoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Tycoon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ares Tycoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Gonzalez Ortega's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gonzalez Ortega shoots in looking for a takedown. Tycoon tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzalez Ortega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tycoon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzalez Ortega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tycoon.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez Ortega as Tycoon shoots in.
Gonzalez Ortega closes the distance and clinches up with Tycoon, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez Ortega pushes Tycoon against the cage but Tycoon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gonzalez Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tycoon but Tycoon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Gonzalez Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tycoon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tycoon lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon wanted to stand there but Gonzalez Ortega had control of the position.
Tycoon trying to control but Gonzalez Ortega is working from the bottom.
Tycoon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzalez Ortega's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Tycoon stands up from Gonzalez Ortega's guard - Tycoon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diego Gonzalez Ortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tycoon shoots in for a double leg but Gonzalez Ortega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzalez Ortega fails with the takedown.
Tycoon wants to clinch

and Gonzalez Ortega counters with a shoot takedown. Tycoon fights it but they end up in guard.
Tycoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tycoon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Tycoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tycoon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Tycoon has clasped his hands together around Gonzalez Ortega's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Tycoon stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Tycoon has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez Ortega prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzalez Ortega tries to break the clinch but Tycoon is controlling the position.
Tycoon wants a takedown but no success here.

Tycoon breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez Ortega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tycoon but Tycoon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tycoon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tycoon misses with a body kick.
Tycoon misses with a few strikes there.
Ares Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez Ortega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzalez Ortega as Tycoon shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ares Tycoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tycoon 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ares Tycoon!