PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fifo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fifo Ortiz's chin.

Smith
vs
Ortiz

186 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fifo Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.

Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ortiz controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ortiz dives on top into guard.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Smith working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
Ortiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Ortiz slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortiz chips away with some ground and pound.

Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ortiz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortiz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortiz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortiz with a nice head shot there.
Ortiz is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ortiz stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz landing some decent shots from guard.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortiz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ortiz is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortiz defends well.
Ortiz passes into half guard.
Ortiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ortiz is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz lands with a punch from half guard.
Ortiz working Smith over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
Ortiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortiz lands a nice short elbow.
Ortiz stalling.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is staying active underneath Ortiz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortiz is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fifo Ortiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortiz circles away.
Ortiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Ortiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Steve Smith has been cut.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortiz tries to clinch up.
Ortiz lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Ortiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith 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. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ortiz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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 Smith's temple.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Ortiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ortiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ortiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Ortiz in his half guard.
Ortiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Ortiz.
Ortiz winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ortiz winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz passes to side control.
Ortiz working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortiz connects with a decent elbow.
Ortiz cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Ortiz advances nicely into full mount.
Ortiz prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ortiz controlling from the full mount.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Ortiz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Smith looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ortiz passes into side control!
Ortiz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ortiz lands a nice forearm strike.
Ortiz staying calm.
Ortiz scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Ortiz lands a nice forearm strike.
Ortiz working the ground and pound.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ortiz working the body and head with strikes.

Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortiz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortiz cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ortiz winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortiz pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Ortiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fifo Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Ortiz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
enabling Ortiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith has his takedown stuffed

and Ortiz counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ortiz postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortiz defends well.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Ortiz trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ortiz escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ortiz working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Ortiz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ortiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ortiz slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Ortiz is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fifo Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Ortiz in his half guard.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortiz scores with a couple of nice shots.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ortiz slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Ortiz working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Ortiz has control of the leg.
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Ortiz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ortiz wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Fifo Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
Ortiz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ortiz landing punches.
Ortiz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Ortiz's attempts to control the action.
Ortiz lands a heavy elbow.
Steve Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fifo Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortiz 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 James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fifo Ortiz!