PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fifo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ace of Spades kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dan Dallas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ortiz
vs
Dallas

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Demonic Drugs
MMA's Best Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fifo Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ortiz gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Ortiz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ortiz lands some shots froms side control.
Ortiz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dallas looks gassed!
Ortiz landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Dallas is rocked!

It looks like Dan Dallas has been cut.
Dallas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dallas is still in real trouble! Can Ortiz finish him?
Ortiz working the ground and pound from side control.
Dallas seems to have recovered his senses.
Ortiz scoring with punches from side control.
Ortiz scoring with punches from side control.
Dallas taking a bit of punishment here - Ortiz scoring with strikes.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Ortiz grinds an elbow into Dallas's temple.
Ortiz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dallas some visible discomfort.
Ortiz landing strikes.
Ortiz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dallas some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ortiz cracks Dallas with a big right hand but Dallas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dallas keeps working.
Ortiz is chipping away with strikes.
Dallas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortiz connects with a decent elbow.
Ortiz wants to control but Dallas is keeping him busy.
Ortiz is chipping away with strikes.
Ortiz landing strikes.
Dallas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dallas on the ground.
Ortiz lands some shots froms side control.
Ortiz landing a few strikes.
Ortiz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ortiz lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dallas down.
Ortiz landing strikes.
Ortiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dallas keeps working.
Dallas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dallas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortiz connects with a decent elbow.
Ortiz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dallas!
Dallas is working to get back to half guard.
Ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
Dallas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the head.
Ortiz dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dallas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dallas is in a horrible position here. Ortiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ortiz lands with some strikes.
Dallas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortiz wants to control the pace but Dallas is squirming around nicely.
Dallas is looking to improve his position but Ortiz isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ortiz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ortiz with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Dallas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ortiz prevents Dallas from getting the reversal.
Ortiz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dallas wants to hold on but Ortiz pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz is landing with some decent strikes but Dallas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ortiz lands with some strikes.
Dallas is in a horrible position here. Ortiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ortiz raining down shots from the mount!
Dallas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ortiz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dallas?
Dallas is looking to improve his position but Ortiz isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortiz landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fifo Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Dallas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ortiz scores a takedown into full mount!
Ortiz wants to control the pace but Dallas is squirming around nicely.
Ortiz dominating with strikes here.
Ortiz landing punches.
Ortiz landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Dallas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dallas regains half guard.
Ortiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dallas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dallas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dallas wants to get back to full guard.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Dallas is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortiz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ortiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dallas tries to get to full guard but Ortiz has control of the leg.
Dallas wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ortiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dallas tries to buck Ortiz off but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz scores with punches from side control.
Ortiz working the ground and pound from side control.
Ortiz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dallas some visible discomfort.
Dallas tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Dallas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dallas taking a bit of punishment here - Ortiz scoring with strikes.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ortiz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Dallas dodges it nicely.
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 Dallas's temple.
Ortiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dallas trying to control here.
Dallas taking some punishment here, with Ortiz in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dallas keeps working.
Dallas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ortiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortiz prevents Dallas from improving his position.
Ortiz wants to take a breather but Dallas is having none of it.

Ortiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dallas is trying to control but can't.
Fifo Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Ground and pound from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dallas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ortiz counters with a single leg into guard. Dallas didn't expect that.
Ortiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz trying to control but Dallas is working from the bottom.
Dallas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dallas controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fifo Ortiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Dallas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ortiz misses with a takedown
and Dallas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Ortiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ortiz lands an elbow.
Dallas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ortiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ortiz taking a breather here.
Ortiz lands a few punches from side control.
Dallas is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz working the ground and pound.
Dallas is trying to get back to half guard.
Dallas wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dallas is trying to control Ortiz's posture but Ortiz avoids it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ortiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dallas sprawls well initially but Ortiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dallas is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortiz is keen to just control but Dallas is a slippery customer.
Dallas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dallas missing with punches from the bottom.
Ortiz wants to take a breather but Dallas is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Ortiz.
Dallas is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is looking to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Dallas scores with a four punch combination!
Dallas throws a body punch but Ortiz moves out of range.

Ortiz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortiz lands in his opponent's guard.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dallas striking off his back but it's not causing Ortiz any problems.
Ortiz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dallas's guard.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dallas's head.
Ortiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallas is trying to stand.
Ortiz is tying to control. Dallas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dallas misses with a takedown attempt

and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dallas tries to kick Ortiz off but Ortiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dallas wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy.
Fifo Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz is tying to control. Dallas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dallas landing small, sideways elbows.
Dallas has hold of Ortiz's hands but Ortiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ortiz wants to control but Dallas is keeping him busy.
Dallas manages to get to full guard.
Dallas lands some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dallas keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.
Dallas controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dallas's head.
Ortiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dan Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dallas, right into the meat.
Ortiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dallas can do to turn this around?
Dallas fails with the takedown

and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dallas won't be happy with that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fifo 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26

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