PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Hutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ortiz
vs
Hutton

180 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

198 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Hutton!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ortiz gets a clinch.
Ortiz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hutton's efforts to push away.
Hutton prevents the takedown attempt.
Hutton tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ortiz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hutton is trying to force a seperation but Ortiz has the dominant position.
Hutton working hard to break the clinch.
Hutton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hutton misses with the head strike.
Hutton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Hutton has double underhooks.

Ortiz pulls guard successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ortiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz trying to control the position here.
Ortiz wants to sweep here but Hutton controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Hutton from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Ortiz just wasn't active enough.
Hutton shoots in for a double leg but Ortiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hutton.
Jack Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Hutton.
Ortiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hutton avoids it really well and circles away.
Hutton closes the distance and clinches up with Ortiz, looking for a takedown. Hutton pushes Ortiz against the cage but Ortiz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hutton misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hutton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz jumps guard but Hutton stands there with Ortiz around his waist. Ortiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz jumps guard but Hutton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hutton tries to pull guard but Ortiz holds him up against the cage and eventually Hutton drops back down to his feet.
Hutton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
Hutton misses with a body punch.
Hutton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ortiz tries to throw a body punch but Hutton avoids it by throwing Ortiz back against the cage.
Ortiz prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ortiz pulls guard effortlessly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to keep a closed guard but Hutton is proving a slippery customer.
Hutton looking to sit in guard and control but Ortiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ortiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ortiz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ortiz trying to control but Hutton is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hutton wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ortiz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ortiz blocks a head kick by Hutton.

Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Hutton in a clinch.

Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Hutton throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Hutton digs a good hook to Ortiz's body.

Ortiz clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz looks for the body kick but Hutton saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Hutton as Ortiz shoots in.
Jack Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Hutton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ortiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutton is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Ortiz. No joy for Hutton on that attempt.
Jack Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Hutton.
Hutton tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Hutton throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Hutton shoots in but Ortiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ortiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hutton sprawls well initially but Ortiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ortiz slips a nice elbow through Hutton's hands, connecting with Hutton's forehead.
Ortiz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hutton wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hutton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ortiz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ortiz takes the fight into the clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Ortiz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hutton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Ortiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hutton, who protects the arm well.
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hutton keeps working.
Hutton can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hutton seems a little lost for a moment, as Ortiz dominates the positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ortiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hutton with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hutton!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ortiz stands up and beckons Hutton to his feet.

Ortiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hutton was covering up waiting for the punch and Ortiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz passes Hutton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ortiz dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ortiz has managed to clinch.

Ortiz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hutton uses from the top position.

Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hutton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but Hutton is having none of it.
Hutton 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.
Ortiz trying to control the position.
Jack Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hutton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hutton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nick Hutton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hutton. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt.
Ortiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hutton's waist but Hutton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortiz off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hutton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hutton moves in looking to clinch but Ortiz pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutton shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
Hutton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortiz is fending him off so far but Hutton persists. Nope, Ortiz circles away and we're back to standing.
Hutton fails to land the takedown.
Jack Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Hutton.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hutton but Hutton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortiz fails with the takedown.

Ortiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hutton was covering up waiting for the punch and Ortiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ortiz stopping the sweep attempt from Hutton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutton keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.
Hutton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortiz sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutton looking to control.

Ortiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hutton, up you get!

Ortiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hutton, pushing him back against the cage.

Ortiz pulls Hutton into guard.
Ortiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortiz is controlling Hutton's posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hutton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hutton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

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