PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le Grand Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break Stuff. Tito Ortiz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ortiz
vs
Grand Antonio

188 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

169 cm
21
206 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Grand Antonio!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Ortiz. No joy for Antonio on that attempt.
Antonio has his takedown stuffed

and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Antonio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ortiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ortiz controlling the pace.

Ortiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Antonio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortiz.
Antonio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortiz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Antonio wants to improve his position but Ortiz is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Ortiz there.
Ortiz working over Antonio with some ground and pound. Antonio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Antonio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortiz is keen to just control but Antonio is a slippery customer.
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz is just content to waste time from the top position. Antonio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Antonio looking for a guillotine here but Ortiz defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.
Ortiz distracts Antonio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
Antonio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz with a nice head shot there.

Antonio is looking for a triangle but Ortiz pushes his legs off easily.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Antonio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Antonio wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.

Ortiz kicks Antonio off and gets to his feet.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Antonio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antonio.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Antonio.
Le Grand Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonio with a poor takedown

so Ortiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tito Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Le Grand Antonio.
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!

Antonio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ortiz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Antonio.
Antonio taking punishment in the form of punches.
Antonio being controlled for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A lazy left from Ortiz finds it's target.
Antonio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antonio misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antonio is defended easily by Ortiz.
Antonio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.

Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ortiz wants to control but Antonio is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throwing shots but Antonio is blocking nicely.
Ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortiz lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz is looking to advance position but Antonio won't allow it.
Ortiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortiz is pressing down on Antonio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Antonio is holding on for now.
Antonio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio is looking to stand up but Ortiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Antonio 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.
Antonio wants to stand up but Ortiz is controlling him.
Ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz controlling from the top position.
Antonio keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.

Tito Ortiz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ortiz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Antonio wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Antonio's head.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Antonio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Antonio postures up in Ortiz's guard and throws a big left but Ortiz blocks it.

Antonio stands up from Ortiz's guard - Antonio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ortiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Antonio to the mat! Antonio manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antonio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Ortiz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ortiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Antonio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortiz throwing shots but Antonio is blocking nicely.
Antonio controlling the position well.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Antonio is working from the bottom.
Antonio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortiz is working away from the top position though.
Antonio works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio seems keen to control Ortiz's posture.
Ortiz lands a couple of elbows.
Antonio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ortiz can't escape the position.
Antonio throwing strikes here but Ortiz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Antonio looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Antonio prevents Ortiz from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Antonio looking to secure an arm triangle but Ortiz defends it well.

Antonio gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Le Grand Antonio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antonio throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Antonio - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonio shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortiz tries to sprawl out of it but Antonio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Antonio.
Antonio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Antonio on his heels. He'll look to pass Antonio's guard now, I'm sure.
Antonio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz distracts Antonio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortiz prevents Antonio from getting back to his feet.
Ortiz postures up in Antonio's guard and throws a big left but Antonio blocks it.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Antonio on the ground.

Ortiz gets to his feet - Antonio follows without any prompting.

Antonio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ortiz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz throwing strikes from guard but Antonio blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Tito Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz content to stall in guard here.
Le Grand Antonio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Antonio working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz trying to control but Antonio is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortiz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

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