PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lewis Hamilton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hamilton
vs
Ortiz

185 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lewis Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hamilton. Ortiz shrugs it off though.
Ortiz looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hamilton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamilton.
Hamilton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamilton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hamilton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hamilton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamilton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hamilton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hamilton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hamilton 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 Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hamilton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamilton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamilton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ortiz's head.
A head kick from Hamilton lands but Ortiz takes it in his stride.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamilton.

Hamilton scores a takedown into full mount!
Hamilton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Hamilton goes for an armbar but Ortiz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ortiz.
Hamilton is looking to stand up but Ortiz isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamilton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Hamilton is looking to stand up but Ortiz isn't so interested in that idea.

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.
Hamilton keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.
Ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamilton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hamilton throws a head kick that half lands.

Hamilton feints and as Ortiz raises his hands in defense, Hamilton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamilton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamiltonis looking to pass into half guard but Ortiz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ortiz is in guard.
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamilton is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Hamilton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hamilton lands with a slapping head kick.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Hamilton.
Hamilton throws a head kick that half lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ortiz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hamilton - the referee stops the clock and Ortiz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hamilton. Ortiz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hamilton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz moves out of range of the body kick.

Hamilton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hamilton looking to ground and pound but Ortiz is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton lands with some strikes.
Hamilton punching from mount but Ortiz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hamilton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ortiz hang on?
Hamilton misses with a head shot.
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hamilton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hamilton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamilton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hamilton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ortiz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hamilton landing strikes from the mount.
Ortiz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hamilton.
Hamilton working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton throwing strikes here but Ortiz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hamilton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hamilton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ortiz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hamilton working the ground and pound effectively.
Hamilton won't let Ortiz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hamilton throws some wild stikes that Ortiz manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BOOM! Hamilton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hamilton throws a strike there. Ortiz manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Hamilton throws a strike but Ortiz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamilton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses.

Ortiz wriggles free and stands up.
Hamilton throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Hamilton dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Hamilton fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamilton misses with a kick to the body.
Ortiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamilton.
Hamilton lands a head kick. Ortiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lewis Hamilton is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Ortiz as Hamilton shoots in.
Hamilton misses with a body kick.
Hamilton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz with a poor takedown
and Hamilton counters with a head kick. That will keep Ortiz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hamilton misses with a body kick.
Hamilton has his takedown stuffed

and Ortiz counters with a single leg into guard. Hamilton didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hamilton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortiz on the ground.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamilton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hamilton keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamilton wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses

and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hamilton won't be happy with that.
Lewis Hamilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamilton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ortiz.
Hamilton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ortiz.
Ortiz looks up at the clock and then as Hamilton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ortiz working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Ortiz working the strikes but Hamilton uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hamilton won't allow Ortiz to pass to mount.
Ortiz works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Ortiz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ortiz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ortiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Ortiz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ortiz landing punches.
Ortiz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

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.
Ortiz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hamilton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ortiz unloading with bombs!
Ortiz raining down shots from the mount!
Ortiz looking to finish with strikes here!
Ortiz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the head.
Hamilton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tito Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamilton taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamilton 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Hamilton!