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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortaga scores with a body shot.
Ortaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Punchsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Punchsky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Punchsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ortaga staying out of range there.
Ortaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Punchsky counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Punchsky.
Ortaga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Punchsky looks to throw the jab but Ortaga is out of range.
Ortaga tests Punchsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punchsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ortaga doesn't seem bothered though.
Punchsky misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Ortaga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Punchsky.#T1#
Punchsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchsky scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Punchsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punchsky misses with a straight right.
It looked like Ortaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Punchsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortaga throws a big counter combination but Punchsky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Punchsky throws a nice looking combination but Ortaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Punchsky. Those never looked like landing.
Ortaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchsky. #T2#
Punchsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortaga.
Punchsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punchsky misses with a looping left.
A cross from Ortaga lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ortaga fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Ortaga does no damage.
Punchsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ortaga counters with a left to the body.
Punchsky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Punchsky duly obliges.
Ortaga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Punchsky counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Ortaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Punchsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Punchsky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ortaga under the eye.
Ortaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortaga looks to land a right hand but Punchsky moved out of range.
Punchsky throws out a counter right but Ortaga avoids it with no problem.
Ortaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Punchsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ortaga misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Punchsky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ortaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punchsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky blocks a jab.
A big right from Punchsky misses.
Ortaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Punchsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Ortaga throws a combination that misses
and Punchsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Punchsky tries to keep at a distance but Ortaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortaga is trying to pull guard but Punchsky has him pressed against the cage.
Punchsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortaga.
Punchsky misses with a body punch.
Punchsky throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Ortaga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Punchsky is looking to stand up but Ortaga won't let him. #SUB#
Ortaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Punchsky is looking to stand up but Ortaga won't let him. #SUB#
Ortaga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Punchsky has passed into half guard!
Punchsky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Punchsky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Punchsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Ortaga throws a shot from downtown. Punchsky moves away and avoids it.
Punchsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortaga is just out of range.
Ortaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punchsky.
Punchsky lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Punchsky does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Punchsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Ortaga.
Punchsky slips a jab and a cross from Ortaga.
Ortaga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Punchsky to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ortaga throws a right hand that misses
and Punchsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punchsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortaga ducks under a wild hook from Punchsky.
Punchsky slips a jab and a cross from Ortaga.
It seemed like Punchsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ortaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punchsky is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Ortaga instigates a clinch.
Ortaga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Punchsky smiles and moves away.
#T2##CL#
Ortaga closes the distance and clinches.
Ortaga jumps guard but Punchsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ortaga is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Punchsky to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Ortaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punchsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortaga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Punchsky walks away with a smile on his face. Ortaga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Punchsky swinging wildly here.
Ortaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Punchsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Punchsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punchsky misses with the combination.
Ortaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A swing and a miss from Ortaga.#T3#
Punchsky scores with a hook.
Ortaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Punchsky misses with a body shot.
Ortaga throws a nice looking combination but Punchsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punchsky misses with a wild combination.
Ortaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Punchsky misses the jab.
Ortaga looks to land a combination but Punchsky avoids it well.
Ortaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Ortaga drives through and clinches with Punchsky against the cage.
#T4##BC2#
Punchsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortaga dips to his left and cracks Punchsky with an uppercut!
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!
Ortaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortaga throws out a loose jab but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Punchsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ortaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Punchsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punchsky throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ortaga counters with a single leg into guard. Punchsky didn't expect that.
Ortaga is standing up over Punchsky. Punchsky looks to escape but Ortaga dives into side control.
#REVB##ES2#
Punchsky throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ortaga tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ortaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Punchsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Punchsky lunges at Ortaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ortaga's hand.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut.
Ortaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ortaga misses with a left hand
and Punchsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Punchsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortaga.
Punchsky scores with a push kick.
Punchsky ducks under a wild hook from Ortaga.
Alvaro Ortaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punchsky misses the body punch
and Ortaga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga slips under a jab from Punchsky.#CL#
Ortaga clinches up with Punchsky and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Ortaga has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Punchsky uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ortaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punchsky defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Ortaga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ortaga working for submissions but it's allowed Punchsky to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Punchsky in particular looking to stall.
Punchsky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Ortaga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Punchsky seems content to control.
Alvaro Ortaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ortaga actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ortaga looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Punchsky moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ortaga.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punchsky trying to control the position but Ortaga is working away.
Ortaga is trying to get back to half guard.
Punchsky controls the position.#T3#
Punchsky wants to control but Ortaga is keeping him busy.
Ortaga is trying to get back to half guard.
Punchsky controls the position.
Ortaga tries to buck Punchsky off but Punchsky is having none of it.
Vladimir Punchsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Punchsky wants to control but Ortaga is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortaga swinging wildly here.
Ortaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Punchsky throws a right hand that Ortaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortaga also avoids with ease.
Punchsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortaga.
Punchsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ortaga scores with a jab. Punchsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ortaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punchsky throws out the jab.
Ortaga walks forward, straight into a front kick from Punchsky.
Punchsky throws a combination. Ortaga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortaga missing with a left hand there. Punchsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Punchsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortaga misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Punchsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Punchsky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Punchsky!
Our winner, Vladimir Punchsky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Lei tries to clinch up#KD#
and Ortaga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lei! Ortaga lets Lei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Lei is rocked!
Ortaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ortaga counters with a big left hand that crumples Lei! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alvaro Ortaga!
Alvaro Ortaga tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
CFC 6: Return Of A King
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Debble throws a head kick that misses.
Ortaga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Ortaga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ortaga landing strikes.
Debble parries the strikes from Ortaga easily there. Ortaga is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Debble to escape.
Ortaga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Debble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortaga tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Ortaga crashes against the mat.
Debble takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ortaga throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Ortaga.
Check out the look on Ortaga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Debble is trying to get back to half guard.
Ortaga looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Debble is avoiding damage well.
Ortaga is working Debble over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Ortaga.
Ortaga working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Debble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortaga's best efforts.
Debble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortaga.
Debble desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ortaga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortaga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Debble defending well though.
Debble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ortaga landing with the ground and pound.
Debble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Debble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Debble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortaga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Debble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Debble trying to control but Ortaga is working from the bottom.
Ortaga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Debble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Debble is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortaga tries to strike from the bottom.
Debble slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ortaga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ortaga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Debble forces his way into half guard.
Ortaga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Debble blocks the strikes from Ortaga.
#T3#
Debble slows the pace down in half guard.
Debble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortaga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortaga moves into full guard.
Debble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ortaga striking off his back but it's not causing Debble any problems.
Ortaga keeping moving, preventing Debble from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortaga wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortaga tries to strike from the bottom.
Ortaga striking from his own guard.
Debble stands up out of Ortaga's guard for a moment - Ortaga manages to land a nice upkick.
Debble stopping the sweep attempt from Ortaga.
Ortaga striking off his back but it's not causing Debble any problems.
Ortaga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Debble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Debble looks for a takedown but Ortaga sprawls well.
Debble stuffs the takedown.
Ortaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Debble looks for a takedown but Ortaga sprawls well.
Ortaga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga throws a combination. Debble tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ortaga tries for a takedown but Debble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Debble throws a sloppy head kick and Ortaga moves out of range easily.
Ortaga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Debble throws a head kick that misses.
Ortaga goes for a double leg but Debble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Debble continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Ortaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Debble goes for a double leg but Ortaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortaga continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortaga.
Debble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ortaga defends it well.
Debble cracks the inside of Ortaga's front leg.
Ortaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ortaga shoots in looking for a takedown. Debble tries to sprawl out of it but Ortaga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Debble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Debble does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortaga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Debble shoots in and drives through. Ortaga sprawls well.
Ortaga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble throws a front kick aimed at Ortaga's knee but Ortaga avoids it well.
Debble scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Debble throws a chopping leg kick but Ortaga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ortaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Debble tries to bum rush Ortaga with a series of wild strikes but Ortaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortaga attempts a counter takedown but Debble avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Ortaga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Debble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debble throws a series of punches but Ortaga avoids them all with ease.
Ortaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Debble can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ortaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortaga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortaga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Debble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortaga.
Ortaga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Debble defending well though.
Ortaga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Debble with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Debble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvaro Ortaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortaga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Debble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortaga is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortaga throwing strikes from guard but Debble blocks nicely. #T2#
Ortaga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortaga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ortaga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortaga throws a big right hand that misses.
Debble has Ortaga pulled in close to control his posture.
Ortaga throwing strikes but missing.
Debble is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ortaga throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ortaga missing with punches from the bottom.
Ortaga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Debble is pressing down on Ortaga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortaga is holding on for now.
Debble stalling. #T3#
Debble is looking to advance position but Ortaga won't allow it.
Ortaga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ortaga tries to roll over but Debble keeps him under control.
Ortaga missing with punches from the bottom.
Ortaga missing with punches from the bottom.
Ortaga is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Debble is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ortaga throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
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.
Debble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortaga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ortaga wants to improve his position but Debble is controlling well.
Debble blocks the strikes from Ortaga.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ortaga or perhaps it was just good defense by Debble, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Ortaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Debble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortaga seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Debble dodges the punch combination from Ortaga.
Debble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortaga feinted with a counter takedown.
Debble shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ortaga eats them both and turns towards Debble to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ortaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Debble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alvaro Ortaga will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortaga dodges the punch combination from Debble.
Dum Debble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortaga.
Debble misses with a head kick.
Ortaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Debble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortaga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortaga wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortaga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga misses with a two punch combination.
Debble scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga misses with a few strikes there.
Debble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Debble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Debble lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvaro Ortaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Ortaga goes for a double leg but Debble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Debble continues to drive forward.
No luck for Ortaga with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Debble lands with a nice combination. Ortaga backs away looking to recover.
Debble misses with a takedown attempt - Ortaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ortaga feinted with a counter takedown.
Ortaga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Debble swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Ortaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Debble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortaga.
Debble throws a head kick that Ortaga semi-blocks.
Dum Debble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortaga shoots in looking for a takedown but Debble manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortaga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Debble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortaga avoids the head kick by Debble.
Some wild striking there from Ortaga.
#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortaga is defended easily by Debble.
Debble scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Debble shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Debble was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Ortaga's face as Debble controls the position.
Let's hope that Debble has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ortaga is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Ortaga misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ortaga is looking for a sweep.
Ortaga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dum Debble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Debble blocks the strikes from Ortaga.
Debble blocks the strikes from Ortaga.
Debble controlling the action here.
Debble prevents Ortaga from improving his position.
Debble has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ortaga is looking to improve his position but Debble isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Debble tries to control but Ortaga wriggling away.
Ortaga working to try and regain half guard.
Ortaga swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ortaga is bucking up trying to escape but Debble cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Debble lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#
Ortaga is rocked!
Ortaga is looking to improve his position but Debble isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Ortaga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortaga throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ortaga seems to have got his legs back now.
Debble lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ortaga hang on?
Debble tries to control but Ortaga wriggling away.
Debble loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ortaga scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Debble land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Debble stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dum Debble!
After winning the bout, Dum Debble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Alvaro Ortaga spoke after the fight, saying 'I fucking hate it when I miss my flight. No excuses, I fucked up!! Ill be back soom'.
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Event:
XF 16
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Ortaga works Mamba's body with a nice hook.
Mamba misses with an uppercut.
Ortaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Ortaga counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mamba.
Mamba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortaga connects with a body shot that sends Mamba's belly button to the back.
Mamba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ortaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mamba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mamba throws a hook but Ortaga avoids it easily.
Ortaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamba. Mamba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Ortaga misses its intended target.
Mamba swings widly with a right hand
and Ortaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortaga throws a low kick but Mamba avoids it.
Mamba looks to land a right hand but Ortaga moved out of range.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mamba tries to sprawl but Ortaga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ortaga prevents Mamba from improving his position.
Ortaga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Ortaga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ortaga is looking to advance position but Mamba won't allow it.
Mamba wants to improve his position but Ortaga is controlling well.
Ortaga controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortaga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortaga misses with a looping right.
Ortaga lunges at Mamba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamba's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ortaga lands a jab to Mamba's midsection.
Mamba ducks right into an uppercut from Ortaga.
Mamba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortaga.
Mamba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortaga digs a good hook to Mamba's body.
Ortaga scores with a jab. Mamba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mamba connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mamba.
Ortaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamba backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Black Mamba has been cut.
Mamba's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mamba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Mamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortaga throws a big shot that misses.
Ortaga looks to land a combination but Mamba avoids it well.
Mamba slips a jab from Ortaga.
Ortaga staying out of range there.
Mamba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mamba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ortaga scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga avoids the body shot from Mamba.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Mamba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortaga.
Mamba throws the left hand but Ortaga avoids the punch easily.
Mamba lands a head shot.
Ortaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamba under the eye.
Mamba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamba.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ortaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mamba at a distance.
#T4#
Mamba throws a lazy uppercut
and Ortaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamba cracks Ortaga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Mamba misses.
Ortaga throwing a counter right hand but Mamba manages to avoid it.
Mamba misses with an uppercut. Ortaga saw that one coming.
Ortaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortaga lands a jab to the nose.
Mamba moves away from the strike by Ortaga.
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mamba has time to react.
Ortaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Mamba's body. Mamba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ortaga throws a shot from downtown. Mamba moves away and avoids it.
Ortaga jabs Mamba right on the nose. Mamba blinks but takes it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortaga. That snapped Mamba's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mamba. Ortaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ortaga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mamba.
Mamba moves out of range of the leg kick from Ortaga.
Ortaga scores with a hook.
Mamba misses with a body shot.
Ortaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ortaga throws a jab when Mamba was well out of range.
Ortaga tries for a takedown but Mamba circles away easily
letting Mamba counter with a right hand.
Ortaga throws a lazy right hand but Mamba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Ortaga scores with a takedown into Mamba's guard.#ES2#
Mamba pushes Ortaga off and gets back to his feet.
Ortaga looks to land a combination. Mamba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamba scrambles back to his feet.
Ortaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ortaga avoids the body shot from Mamba.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Ortaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamba tries to score with a low kick but Ortaga moves his leg out of the way.
Mamba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamba with a jab.#T1#
Ortaga slips a jab from Mamba.
Mamba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamba moves away from the strike by Ortaga.
Mamba throws a hook but Ortaga blocks it.
Mamba throws a leg kick but Ortaga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Black Mamba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
Mamba throws out a counter right but Ortaga avoids it with no problem.
Ortaga slips a jab from Mamba.
A little feinted left hand from Ortaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ortaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortaga scores with a punch to the head.
Mamba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Mamba. That snapped Ortaga's head back.
Mamba misses with a left hand
and Mamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Ortaga.
Ortaga avoids the body shot from Mamba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mamba looks to land a body kick but Ortaga moved away.
Mamba throws an overhand right that lands on Ortaga's shoulder, as Ortaga tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Ortaga takes a swing at Mamba's ribcage but misses.
Mamba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortaga feinted with a counter takedown.
Ortaga misses with a low kick.
Ortaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mamba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Mamba misses with a body punch
and Ortaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortaga clobbers Mamba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortaga checks a low kick from Mamba.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortaga misses the target.
Ortaga misses with a double jab.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamba throws a jab when Ortaga was well out of range.
Mamba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ortaga.
Ortaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamba can do to turn this around?
Mamba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Ortaga looks to throw the jab but Mamba is out of range.
Mamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamba.
Ortaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mamba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortaga.
Ortaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mamba looks to land a left hand but Ortaga moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga digs a good body shot into Mamba's ribs.
Ortaga throws a low kick but Mamba avoids it.
Ortaga scores with the left hand. Mamba knows he should have avoided that one.
Ortaga throws a body punch but Mamba moves out of range.
A nice side step and Mamba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ortaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mamba.
Mamba slips a jab from Ortaga.
Ortaga works Mamba's body with a nice hook.
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamba.
Ortaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamba.
Ortaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ortaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mamba throws a looping overhand right but Ortaga ducks down to avoid it.
Ortaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Mamba misses with a few strikes there.
Ortaga jabs at Mamba's body.
Nice body punch from Mamba.
Mamba throws a right hand that misses
and Ortaga counters with a straight right hand.
Ortaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamba throws out the jab.
Ortaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamba misses with the combination.
Mamba moves away from the strike by Ortaga.
Ortaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamba.
Ortaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mamba throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ortaga throws a nice looking combination but Mamba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamba misses the target.
As Mamba backs away, Ortaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Black Mamba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Ortaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mamba moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamba.
Ortaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvaro Ortaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Mamba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortaga slips a jab from Mamba.
Ortaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mamba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mamba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortaga momentarily.
Mamba loads up on a big right hand but Ortaga slips the punch.
Mamba misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortaga misses the target.
Mamba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mamba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortaga.
Mamba throws a big shot that misses.
Mamba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nice body punch from Ortaga.
Ortaga lands with a shot to the body.
Mamba misses with a body kick.
Mamba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Mamba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ortaga!
Mamba misses with a lunging right hand
and Ortaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamba slips under a jab.
Mamba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ortaga takes a step back to recover.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamba.
A left lands for Ortaga.
Ortaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Ortaga does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortaga lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mamba.
Ortaga scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mamba.
Ortaga checks a leg kick. #T2#
Ortaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mamba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Ortaga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Mamba manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ortaga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ortaga lands a head shot.
Mamba throws a body kick that misses.
Ortaga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mamba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Ortaga misses.
Mamba walks into a jab.
Mamba looks to land a left hand but Ortaga moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Ortaga scores with a takedown into Mamba's guard.
Mamba being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SU#
Ortaga stands and steps away. Mamba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ortaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortaga throwing a counter right hand but Mamba manages to avoid it.
Ortaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamba manages to avoid it.
Ortaga connects with a jab.
Ortaga staying out of range there.
Ortaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mamba.
Black Mamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamba avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Ortaga scores with a nice right hand.
Ortaga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortaga missing with a left hand there. Mamba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamba missing with a left hand there. Ortaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortaga scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga works Mamba's body with a nice hook.
Ortaga lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Mamba.
Mamba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ortaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Ortaga there.
A big right from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Mamba fakes the leg kick and cracks Ortaga in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Ortaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortaga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Ortaga!
A very excited looking Alvaro Ortaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Black Mamba spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back..'.
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Event:
XF 9
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortaga lands a lovely overhand right.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mankowski.
Jab from Ortaga.
Ortaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Mankowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ortaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortaga.#T1#
Mankowski slips under a jab.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mankowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ortaga defends well and Mankowski ends up having to push Ortaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Mankowski closes the distance and clinches up with Ortaga, looking for a takedown. Mankowski pushes Ortaga against the cage but Ortaga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ortaga lands with a straight right. Mankowski didn't see that one coming.
Ortaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mankowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvaro Ortaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortaga misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mankowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES2#
Ortaga makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ortaga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortaga misses with a looping right.
Mankowski slips a straight right by Ortaga.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Mankowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Ortaga throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortaga is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ortaga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mankowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortaga is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mankowski looking to control.
#T3#
Ortaga wants to pass the guard but Mankowski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a triangle but Ortaga pushes his legs off easily.
Ortaga controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Ortaga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mankowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Ortaga throws a looping overhand right but Mankowski ducks down to avoid it.
Ortaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ortaga scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortaga looks to land a right hand but Mankowski moved out of range.
Mankowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ortaga throws a body punch but Mankowski moves out of range.
Good shot there by Ortaga.
Mankowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ortaga lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut. Mankowski saw that one coming.
Mankowski feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ortaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ortaga connects with a looping right hand.
Ortaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortaga.
Ortaga scores with a jab.
Ortaga misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mankowski counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Ortaga is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Ortaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mankowski has time to react.
Ortaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ortaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mankowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Mankowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Mankowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortaga.
Mankowski slips under a jab.
Ortaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Mankowski is just out of range.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga works over Mankowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Ortaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Ortaga avoids it well and moves away.
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mankowski.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Ortaga avoids it well and moves away.
Mankowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Mankowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mankowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Mankowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortaga throws a jab when Mankowski was well out of range.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mankowski on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortaga as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
Mankowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Ortaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ortaga looks to move away, Mankowski throws a big counter combo but Ortaga just gets out of the way.
Ortaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mankowski throwing a counter right hand but Ortaga manages to avoid it.
Ortaga sizes up Mankowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mankowski fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortaga! But no joy.
Ortaga jabs at Mankowski's body.
Mankowski moves forwards but Ortaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ortaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mankowski fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mankowski moved out of range nicely.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga cracks Mankowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mankowski blocks a jab.
Mankowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Mankowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mankowski has time to react.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Ortaga lands a jab to Mankowski's midsection.
Ortaga throws a series of strikes that have Mankowski backpedaling.
Ortaga thows a leg kick but Mankowski checks it #TD#
so Mankowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A big right from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mankowski.
Mankowski blocks a leg kick.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga lands a head shot.
Mankowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mankowski tries to counter by clinching up but Ortaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Mankowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mankowski moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Mankowski moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ortaga duly obliges. #T1#
Ortaga with a nice cross.
Mankowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Mankowski's body. Mankowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ortaga misses with a hook.
Mankowski tries to counter with a takedown but Ortaga is quick to defend against it.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mankowski is defended easily by Ortaga.
Ortaga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mankowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Mankowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mankowski lands in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ortaga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVB#
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Ortaga from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mankowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mankowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mankowski has an active guard here but Ortaga has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Mankowski trying to get back to full guard but Ortaga takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ortaga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortaga wants to control the pace but Mankowski is squirming around nicely.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mankowski is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Ortaga tries to control but Mankowski wriggling away.
Mankowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mankowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ortaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mankowski.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga misses with a hook. Mankowski ducked under it nicely.
Mankowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortaga scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Mankowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortaga sprawls and moves away.
Ortaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mankowski under the eye.
Ortaga scores with a jab. Mankowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mankowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortaga.#T1#
Ortaga scores with a punch to the head.
Mankowski walks into a jab.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mankowski.
Mankowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Mankowski's head.
Mankowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Mankowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ortaga lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Ortaga.
Mankowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortaga is fending him off so far but Mankowski persists. Nope, Ortaga circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Ortaga throws a hook but Mankowski avoids it easily.
Ortaga misses with a hook.
Ortaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mankowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortaga.
Mankowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ortaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mankowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Mankowski tries to counter with a takedown but Ortaga is quick to defend against it.
Ortaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mankowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortaga misses the jab.
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!
Ortaga lands a right hook to the body.
Ortaga cracks Mankowski with a good jab.
Mankowski has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Mankowski blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mankowski misses the target.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortaga falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Mankowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mankowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortaga is just riding it out for now. Mankowski eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mankowski seems to be working for a kimura but Ortaga defends the submission attempt.
Ortaga controlling the position for now.#T4##SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortaga defends it well. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mankowski.
Ortaga is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mankowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortaga has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortaga is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ortaga lands with a straight right. Mankowski didn't see that one coming.
Ortaga scores with a nice right hand.
Ortaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mankowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortaga defends it nicely.
Mankowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mankowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortaga lands an overhand right.
Ortaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mankowski attempts a counter takedown but Ortaga avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Good exchange - Ortaga coming out on top.
Ortaga swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Mankowski counters with a single leg into guard. Ortaga didn't expect that.
Ortaga wants to stand and escape but Mankowski is having none of it.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mankowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ortaga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mankowski has Ortaga in his guard.#REVB#
Ortaga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mankowski's guard.
Ortaga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Alvaro Ortaga has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortaga defends well.#SUB#
Mankowski is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ortaga has his hands clasped together but Mankowski extends and breaks Ortaga's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mankowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski retains his welterweight title!
Borys Mankowski gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Alvaro Ortaga was interviewed post fight and said 'I fucking hate it when I miss my flight. No excuses, I fucked up!! Ill be back soom'.
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Event:
XF 2
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Ortaga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barbosa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the liver by Ortaga. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortaga.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ortaga throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa is looking for a counter combo.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortaga.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Ortaga off balance momentarily.
Ortaga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa cracks Ortaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook but Ortaga blocks it.#TD#
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ortaga napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortaga is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Barbosa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ortaga is pushing Barbosa's head away, looking to escape. Barbosa manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Ortaga is defending well.
Barbosa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ortaga's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Barbosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barbosa controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Barbosa stands up and beckons Ortaga to his feet.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortaga.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ortaga misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Ortaga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barbosa is trying to drag Ortaga to the mat but Ortaga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Ortaga breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortaga's waist but Ortaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortaga.
No joy there for Ortaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvaro Ortaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Ortaga misses its intended target.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Ortaga slips the punch.
Ortaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortaga's head.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Ortaga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ortaga throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ortaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortaga slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortaga unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Ortaga's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Barbosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ortaga quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Ortaga kicks Barbosa off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Ortaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortaga tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortaga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortaga.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ortaga doesn't seem phased though.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortaga missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ortaga.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Ortaga seems unphased.
Ortaga throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortaga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Ortaga saw that one coming.
A big left from Ortaga misses.
Barbosa scores with a one two! Ortaga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Alvaro Ortaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa lands with a cross.
Ortaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortaga.
Ortaga throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortaga connects with the punch.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortaga.
Ortaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortaga.
A big left from Ortaga misses.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Ortaga.
Ortaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ortaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Barbosa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortaga needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortaga.
Ortaga slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
#T1#
Ortaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ortaga to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Ortaga counters with a huge left! Barbosa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ortaga isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Barbosa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ortaga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Ortaga!
Alvaro Ortaga gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Daniel Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was most unfortunate, sir i hope you have endless farts for the rest of the night. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Reinhold drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reinhold throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ortaga defending against the ground and pound.
Ortaga wants to control but Reinhold postures up.
Reinhold cracks Ortaga with a big elbow.
Ortaga regains half guard.
Reinhold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortaga's head.
Reinhold is keen to just control but Ortaga is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinhold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinhold trying to pass the guard but Ortaga defending well.
Reinhold throwing shots but Ortaga is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ortaga is pressing down on Reinhold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reinhold throws an elbow that misses. Ortaga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinhold's guard. Nice move by Ortaga!#REVR#
Ortaga 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.
Reinhold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reinhold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinhold seems keen to control Ortaga's posture.#T2#
Reinhold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortaga is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reinhold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reinhold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ortaga lands the left hand.
Ortaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Reinhold should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reinhold or perhaps it was just good defense by Ortaga, which made it look bad. #T3#
Ortaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinhold in his tracks.
Ortaga looks to land a combination. Reinhold sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reinhold takes one to the chin there.
Ortaga connects with the punch.
Reinhold misses with a takedown attempt
and Ortaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvaro Ortaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramachandra Reinhold.
Jab by Ortaga.
Ortaga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ortaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reinhold.
Ortaga lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortaga connects with the punch.
Reinhold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortaga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Reinhold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortaga tries to avoid it but Reinhold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortaga to the ground. Ortaga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reinhold looks winded!
Nice uppercut lands for Ortaga. That snapped Reinhold's head back.
Reinhold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortaga, as that shot connected.
Reinhold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ortaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reinhold with a poor takedown
and Ortaga counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvaro Ortaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortaga connects with a body shot that sends Reinhold's belly button to the back.
Reinhold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortaga counters with a left and a right that stings Reinhold.
Ortaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Ortaga catches Reinhold right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reinhold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortaga as he avoids it easily.
Reinhold drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ortaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortaga lands a nice shot that snaps Reinhold's head back.
Ortaga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reinhold eats them both and turns towards Ortaga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Reinhold fails to land the takedown.
Ortaga throwing a counter right hand but Reinhold manages to avoid it.
Ortaga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reinhold.
Alvaro Ortaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramachandra Reinhold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ortaga gets a clinch.
Reinhold should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC#
Ortaga manages to break the clinch.
Reinhold walks into a stiff left hand from Ortaga.#T1#
Reinhold dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortaga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reinhold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ortaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramachandra Reinhold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reinhold is breathing heavily.
Ortaga connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortaga.
Ortaga scores with a jab.#TD2#
Reinhold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortaga is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reinhold asserts his dominance and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Ortaga is right now. #T2#
Ortaga is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ortaga is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Reinhold working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Ortaga is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reinhold is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinhold thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ortaga is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ramachandra Reinhold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinhold misses with a head shot.
Ortaga is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortaga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reinhold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ortaga showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Reinhold trying to control the position.
#SU#
Ortaga stands up and waves to Reinhold to follow him.
Reinhold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortaga circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ortaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinhold gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ortaga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortaga catches Reinhold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reinhold doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortaga as he connects with a hook.
Ortaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ortaga throws the left hand but Reinhold avoids the punch easily.
Reinhold unleashes a big counter combination but Ortaga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ortaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reinhold on the side of the head.
Ortaga scores with a three punch combo!
Ortaga throws a hook but Reinhold avoids it easily.
Reinhold fails with the takedown
and Ortaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Reinhold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Ortaga.#T1#
Ortaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinhold.
Ortaga misses the jab.
Ortaga works Reinhold's body with a nice hook.
Reinhold fails with the takedown
and Reinhold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvaro Ortaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramachandra Reinhold.
Reinhold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reinhold moves forwards but Ortaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ortaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ortaga cracks Reinhold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Ortaga. No joy for Reinhold on that attempt.
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reinhold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ortaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Ortaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reinhold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Ortaga lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortaga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reinhold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reinhold tries for a takedown but Ortaga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortaga tests Reinhold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reinhold shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortaga sprawls well. He's pushed Reinhold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body punch from Ortaga.
Ortaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ortaga leaves Reinhold with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Ortaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ortaga stuns Reinhold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ortaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ortaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinhold in his tracks.
Ortaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinhold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reinhold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reinhold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortaga.#T4#
Ortaga lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reinhold shoots in for a double leg but Ortaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Ortaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortaga.
Alvaro Ortaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Reinhold should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Reinhold is rocked!
Ortaga lands with a right hand.
Reinhold is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortaga finish him?
Reinhold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortaga tries to avoid it but Reinhold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortaga to the ground. Ortaga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reinhold seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Ortaga there.
Reinhold tries to move into range but Ortaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortaga scores with the left hand. Reinhold knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramachandra Reinhold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinhold throws a right hand that misses
and Ortaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Ortaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortaga, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Ortaga!
Alvaro Ortaga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Dar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ortaga counters with a nice body shot.
Dar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortaga counters with a straight right hand.
Ortaga cracks Dar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortaga's waist but Ortaga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dar off to one side.
Ortaga throwing a counter right hand but Dar manages to avoid it.
Alvaro Ortaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Dar.
Dar moves forwards but Ortaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ortaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dar's hands.
Dar misses with a takedown
and Ortaga counters with a straight right hand.
Ortaga cracks a nice hook into Dar's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ortaga counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ortaga closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dar takes one on the button.
Ortaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Ortaga - just one landing.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortaga. That snapped Dar's head back.
No luck for Dar with that takedown attempt.
Dar looks winded!
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Dar's body. Dar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dar wants to clinch
and Ortaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortaga tests Dar's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Dar tries to clinch up
and Ortaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Dar is rocked!
Ortaga pounces like a tiger and cracks Dar with a vicious hook! Dar is down but not out! Ortaga follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alvaro Ortaga!
Alvaro Ortaga really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
EFA 80 Murphy vs Samuals
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Garret on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garret swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga misses with a looping right.
Ortaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortaga.
Garret misses with the combination.
Garret misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Ortaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortaga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortaga is thwarting Garret's attempts to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortaga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garret is concentrating on defense, preventing Ortaga from advancing position.
Ortaga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Ortaga is controlling the pace.
Garret controlling the position well.
Garret is looking to control Ortaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garret avoid being mounted?
Ortaga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortaga prevents Garret from standing back up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garret trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garret misses with a double jab.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
Garret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortaga.
A swing and a miss from Ortaga.
Garret drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortaga sprawls and moves away.
Garret works over Ortaga's head and body with a nice combination.
Garret lands a jab-cross combination.
Ortaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Garret moved out of range nicely.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Garret throws a series of punches but Ortaga moves out of range.
Clive Garret is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ortaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ortaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Ortaga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garret rather than just go for the knockout.
Garret gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortaga. #TD2#
Ortaga scores with a takedown into Garret's guard.
Ortaga looking to pass the guard.
Garret is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garret is looking to stand up but Ortaga isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ortaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Garret is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Ortaga decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Garret avoids the body shot from Ortaga.
Garret lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ortaga backs up against the cage.
Ortaga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
A jab from Ortaga does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Garret dodges the punch combination from Ortaga.
Garret tries to counter with a takedown but Ortaga is quick to defend against it.
Ortaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortaga looks to land a right hand but Garret moved out of range.
Garret appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Garret throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortaga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Garret, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ortaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Garret half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garret fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garret swinging wildly here.
Garret throws a right hand that Ortaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortaga also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Ortaga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garret's guard.
Garret controls Ortaga momentarily but Ortaga frees himself.
Ortaga wants to control from the top but Garret keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Clive Garret will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Garret lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ortaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garret drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortaga sprawls and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garret was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortaga.
Garret tries to bum rush Ortaga with a series of wild strikes but Ortaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortaga lands a glancing blow to the side of Garret's head.
Garret lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortaga circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Ortaga misses.
Garret half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garret takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garret throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garret tries to bum rush Ortaga with a series of wild strikes but Ortaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortaga throws out a counter right but Garret avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Garret does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortaga misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Ortaga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garret wants to get back to his feet.
Alvaro Ortaga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortaga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Ortaga is trying to control. Garret wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garret wants to get back to his feet.
Ortaga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ortaga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garret is trying to maintain the position but Ortaga is very close to passing his half guard.
Garret is trying to stand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garret controlling the position for now.
Garret wants to control but Ortaga is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortaga throws a lazy right hand but Garret sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ortaga. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Ortaga misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Ortaga misses its intended target.
Ortaga clobbers Garret with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortaga lands a really nice looking cross but Garret seems unphased.
Jab from Ortaga.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortaga throws out a counter right but Garret avoids it with no problem.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Garret moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga throws an overhand right that lands on Garret's shoulder, as Garret tries to avoid the shot.
Ortaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garret.
Garret lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
Garret defending well as Ortaga loads up on a big left hand.
Ortaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garret.
Clive Garret is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garret on the side of the head. #T3#
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Garret misses with a double jab.
Garret takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garret throws a series of punches but Ortaga avoids them all with ease.
Garret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortaga.
Ortaga looks to land a combination but Garret avoids it well.
Ortaga throws a shot from downtown. Garret moves away and avoids it.
Ortaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garret throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garret misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Ortaga. Beautiful body shot.
Garret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Garret is just out of range.
Garret changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garret on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garret throws a series of punches but Ortaga moves out of range.
Ortaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Ortaga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garret tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
Garret prevents Ortaga from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Ortaga go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Garret is trying to get back to his feet but Ortaga has full control of the position and if anything, Garret has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ortaga missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alvaro Ortaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ortaga misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Garret gets caught flat footed, as Ortaga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ortaga trying to control but Garret is working from the bottom.
Garret on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garret tries to get out of the position.
Ortaga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garret wants to stand up but Ortaga is controlling him.
Garret controlling the position.
Ortaga throwing strikes but missing.
Ortaga controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortaga looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Garret is controlling Ortaga's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garret misses with a double jab
enabling Ortaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortaga lands a two punch combo.
Garret throws a right and a left that Ortaga avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
Ortaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garret throws a series of punches but Ortaga avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortaga misses the target.
Garret misses with the combination.
Ortaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garret.
Garret misses with a double jab.
Clive Garret is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Garret gets caught napping as Ortaga dives in and scores a takedown. Garret manages to retain guard.
Ortaga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garret looking to control.
Ortaga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garret wants to get back to his feet but Ortaga is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Ortaga stands up from Garret's guard - Ortaga perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ortaga throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Garret misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortaga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clive Garret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Garret does no damage.
Garret misses with a double jab
and Ortaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Ortaga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garret is wriggling around but Ortaga manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Ortaga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortaga is keen to just control but Garret is a slippery customer.
Garret wants to control but Ortaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortaga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garret defending well though.
Ortaga thows a huge punch but Garret dodges it nicely.
Ortaga wants to pass to mount but Garret is defending the position. #T4#
Garret wants to get back to his feet.
Ortaga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garret is looking to control Ortaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garret avoid being mounted?
Garret is looking to escape.
Ortaga trying to pass the guard but Garret defending well.
Garret is not content to let Ortaga control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garret circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortaga misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Ortaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortaga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Ortaga!
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Event:
EFA 73 Vasilevskiy vs jurmu
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Ortaga throws a looping overhand right but Assad ducks down to avoid it.
Assad cracks Ortaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Assad misses.
Assad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Assad lands a jab.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Assad misses the jab.
Sam Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad lands a jab.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Ortaga moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Ortaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Ortaga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Assad did well to prevent Ortaga getting side control.
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!
Assad trying to control but Ortaga postures up.
Nice strikes from Ortaga there.
Ortaga prevents Assad from improving his position.
Ortaga is trying to control. Assad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Assad trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Assad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortaga controlling the action here.
Assad is refusing to be controlled, as Ortaga sits in half guard.
Assad is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ortaga prevents Assad from improving his position.
Well, if Ortaga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ortaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
A punch combination from Assad misses.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Assad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ortaga throws an overhand right that lands on Assad's shoulder, as Assad tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Assad.
A combination from Assad does no damage.
Ortaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Ortaga saw that one coming.
A combination from Ortaga does no damage.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad throws a series of punches but Ortaga avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortaga.
Ortaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assad.
Ortaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ortaga walks into a jab.
Assad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Ortaga misses.
Assad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ortaga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Assad lands with a hook. Ortaga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ortaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Assad lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assad scores with a punch to the head.
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortaga throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assad throws out a counter right but Ortaga avoids it with no problem.
Assad moves out of range as Ortaga strikes.
A little jabbing left from Assad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Ortaga throws a series of punches but Assad moves out of range.
Ortaga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ortaga slips a jab from Assad.
Ortaga tries to move into range but Assad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Assad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortaga's head backwards.
Assad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortaga.
Ortaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assad throws a body punch but Ortaga moves out of range.
Ortaga swings for the body but Assad moves out of range.
A jab from Assad finds it's way through Ortaga's defenses. #TD#
Ortaga dives in and scores a takedown into Assad's guard.
Ortaga throwing strikes but missing.
Assad pulls Ortaga in to control the position.
Assad trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Assad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Assad looks to land a combination but Ortaga avoids it well.
Ortaga is looking to counter punch.
Assad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Assad finds it's way through Ortaga's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Assad lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Ortaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvaro Ortaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad scores with a hook.
Ortaga closes the distance and clinches up with Assad, looking for a takedown. Ortaga pushes Assad against the cage but Assad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Assad stuns Ortaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Assad lands a jab to Ortaga's midsection.
Ortaga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Assad to counter with a crisp jab.
Assad misses with a looping left.
Ortaga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Assad sprawls and moves away.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut.
Assad scores with a sloppy right hand. Ortaga should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortaga.
Ortaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortaga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Assad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Ortaga throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Ortaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Assad is just out of range.
Assad lands a jab.
A jab from Assad finds it's way through Ortaga's defenses.
Assad connects with a single shot there.
Assad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad scores with a shot to the body.
Ortaga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Assad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Assad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Assad connects with a crisp jab.
Assad slips a jab and a cross from Ortaga.
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Assad's body. Assad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sam Assad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assad throws a shot to the body.
Assad with a nice cross.
Assad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortaga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ortaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ortaga ducks right into an uppercut from Assad.
Assad misses with the combination.
#T2#
A big left from Assad misses.
Assad staying out of range there.
Assad defending well as Ortaga loads up on a big left hand.
Ortaga looks to land a left hand but Assad moved out of range nicely.
Ortaga shoots in for a double leg but Assad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Ortaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assad digs a good hook to Ortaga's body.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Ortaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortaga throws out a loose jab but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assad! But no joy.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga misses with a double jab.
Assad connects with a crisp jab.
Assad lands with a good body shot.
Ortaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortaga cracks Assad with an open hand slap.
Assad lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortaga is just out of range.
Sam Assad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ortaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Assad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ortaga on the side of the head.
Assad throws a body punch but Ortaga moves out of range.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga slips under a jab.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
Assad throws a body punch but Ortaga moves out of range.
Assad scores with the left hand. Ortaga knows he should have avoided that one.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ortaga has time to react.
Assad lands a lovely overhand right.
Ortaga digs a good body shot into Assad's ribs.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Assad cracks Ortaga with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Assad connects with the punch.
Assad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortaga shoots in looking for a takedown. Assad tries to sprawl out of it but Ortaga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Assad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortaga.
Assad stuns Ortaga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assad throws an overhand right that lands on Ortaga's shoulder, as Ortaga tries to avoid the shot.
Ortaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Assad throws a hook but Ortaga blocks it.
Ortaga throws a nice looking combination but Assad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad lands an overhand right.
Ortaga misses with a two punch combination.
Assad scores with a jab to the body.
Ortaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ortaga.
Ortaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Assad enables Ortaga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Assad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortaga is working Assad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Assad is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ortaga throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Assad's body to avoid the submission. Assad has instead reached around Ortaga's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Assad arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Assad!
Sam Assad made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFA 64 Vermeulen vs Wetness
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Hicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
A big left from Hicks misses.
Ortaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortaga throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
Ortaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut.
Ortaga missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Ortaga fails with the takedown.
Hicks walks into a jab.
Hicks moves out of range as Ortaga strikes.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortaga.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Ortaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortaga misses the target.
Ortaga scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Ortaga dives in and scores a takedown into Hicks's guard.
Ortaga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortaga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ortaga is pushing down on Hicks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hicks is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortaga has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Hicks has hold of Ortaga's hands but Ortaga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hicks wants to control the action here but instead Ortaga manages to pass to full mount!
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!
Ortaga landing strikes from the mount and Hicks is in trouble!
Hicks is trying desperately to improve position.
Hicks is working hard here to advance position.
Ortaga with a couple of short strikes.
Ortaga controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortaga raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ortaga.#T3#
Ortaga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ortaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hicks can't escape the position.
Ortaga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ortaga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Hicks is rocked!
Ortaga controlling his opponent.
Oh Hicks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hicks is working to get back to half guard.
Ortaga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hicks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ortaga cracks Hicks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hicks takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ortaga's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Ortaga!
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Event:
EFA 54 Egyptian vs Turner
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Arlovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlovsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arlovsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Arlovsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Arlovsky instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ortaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Ortaga as Arlovsky shoots in.
A nice combination there by Ortaga.
#CUT2#
It looks like Michal Arlovsky has been cut.
Ortaga lands with a nice body punch.
Ortaga misses with a straight left.
Ortaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arlovsky backs up against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Ortaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ortaga scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Arlovsky trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Ortaga is looking to take a break and control but Arlovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortaga is thwarting Arlovsky's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Arlovsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortaga pulls his head out easily.
Arlovsky is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Arlovsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortaga lands strikes from half guard.
Ortaga controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Ortaga working the head and body with strikes.
Ortaga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arlovsky misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#ES#
Arlovsky has one foot on Ortaga's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ortaga throws a body punch but Arlovsky moves out of range.
Ortaga misses with a straight left.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Arlovsky shoots in and drives through. Ortaga sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Arlovsky avoids the body shot from Ortaga.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ortaga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovsky is trying to keep Ortaga in close.
Ortaga postures up and lands a big shot to Arlovsky's brow.
Ortaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Arlovsky isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ortaga stacks Arlovsky on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ortaga!
Arlovsky regains half guard.#SUB#
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortaga passes into side control, despite Arlovsky's attempt to control the position.
Ortaga wants to control but Arlovsky is keeping him busy.
Ortaga controlling the position.
Ortaga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arlovsky!
Arlovsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Arlovsky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ortaga misses with a takedown attempt - Arlovsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michal Arlovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortaga throws a right hand that Arlovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Arlovsky also avoids with ease.
Ortaga tries to bum rush Arlovsky with a series of wild strikes but Arlovsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Ortaga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Arlovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlovsky.#SUB#
Arlovsky has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ortaga 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 Arlovsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga trying to control the action but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Ortaga has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ortaga scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Arlovsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Ortaga decides to stand up, so the ref orders Arlovsky to his feet. #TD2#
Ortaga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arlovsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Ortaga there.
Arlovsky is not content to let Ortaga control the position.
Ortaga working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Arlovsky is not content to let Ortaga control the position.
Alvaro Ortaga has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Arlovsky is trying to control but can't.
Ortaga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arlovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Arlovsky is refusing to be controlled, as Ortaga sits in half guard.
Ortaga prevents Arlovsky from improving his position.
Arlovsky is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Arlovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Arlovsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Arlovsky wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortaga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ortaga misses with a straight right.
Arlovsky tries to counter with a takedown but Ortaga is quick to defend against it.
Arlovsky shoots for a takedown but Ortaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arlovsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortaga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Ortaga misses.
Ortaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ortaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortaga scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Ortaga misses.
As Ortaga tries to get set, Arlovsky tries to push him back and clinch up but Ortaga manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arlovsky misses with a takedown
and Ortaga counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Arlovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arlovsky moves away.
Arlovsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Arlovsky's cut.
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. 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.
#R3#
Ortaga punishes Arlovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Arlovsky shoots for a takedown but Ortaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortaga stuffs the takedown.
Arlovsky goes for a double leg but Ortaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortaga continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ortaga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ortaga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arlovsky's head.
Ortaga stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovsky.
Ortaga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ortaga works over Arlovsky with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortaga trying to control but Arlovsky is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arlovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortaga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ortaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlovsky is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Arlovsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortaga 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left and a right from Ortaga both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Arlovsky feints and as Ortaga raises his hands in defense, Arlovsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortaga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovsky is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Arlovsky has gone for a leg lock! Ortaga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arlovsky's guard.#REVB#
Arlovsky keeping moving, preventing Ortaga from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Arlovsky working for a triangle but Ortaga defends it easily.
#T3#
Ortaga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arlovsky is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ortaga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arlovsky. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortaga is controlling Arlovsky's posture.
Ortaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Arlovsky has gone for a leg lock! Ortaga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arlovsky's guard.#REVB#
Michal Arlovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Arlovsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arlovsky wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ortaga manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortaga drops an elbow to the side of Arlovsky's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Ortaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ortaga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Ortaga!
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Event:
EFA: 44 Mcfly vs Lopez
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winkle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Ortaga.#TD#
Ortaga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winkle tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ortaga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T1#
Ortaga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Winkle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Winkle trying to get back to his feet but Ortaga is in full control for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winkle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortaga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Winkle takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ortaga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Winkle.#T3#
Ortaga lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ortaga controlling the position well here. Winkle rolled but Ortaga kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ortaga is punishing Winkle with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ortaga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Winkle doesn't escape.
Winkle grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Winkle is in bad spot here.
Good control from Ortaga.
Ortaga avoiding Winkle 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortaga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Winkle doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortaga.
Ortaga tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alvaro Ortaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winkle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Winkle can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga grinds an elbow into Winkle's temple. #T1#
Winkle is trying to get back to half guard.
Ortaga tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ortaga working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Ortaga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortaga prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ortaga grinds an elbow into Winkle's temple.
Ortaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ortaga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Winkle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Winkle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortaga is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Winkle's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ortaga advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
Ortaga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ortaga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ortaga controlling from the full mount.
Ortaga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Ortaga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ortaga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Winkle's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortaga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ortaga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Winkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortaga circles away.
Winkle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ortaga throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Winkle's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Ortaga dives in looking to finish as Winkle flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Ortaga's strikes! Ortaga is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Winkle's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Winkle was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Ortaga!
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Event:
EFA 33 Vasilevskiy vs Garret
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Mordino avoids the body shot from Ortaga.
Mordino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mordino.
Ortaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortaga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mordino eats them both and turns towards Ortaga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ortaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Ortaga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Ortaga as Mordino shoots in.
Ortaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mordino shoots in and drives through. Ortaga sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Ortaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortaga.
Ortaga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mordino back to the cage. Ortaga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Ortaga. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mordino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mordino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ortaga misses with a double jab.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut. Mordino saw that one coming.
Ortaga throws a right and a left that Mordino avoids nicely.
Ortaga misses with a straight left.
Mordino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortaga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Mordino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortaga as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortaga misses.
Mordino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ortaga defends well and Mordino ends up having to push Ortaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mordino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortaga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mordino.
Ortaga stuffs the takedown.
Mordino is breathing heavily.
Ortaga tries to bum rush Mordino with a series of wild strikes but Mordino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mordino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortaga defends it nicely.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortaga cracks Mordino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Ortaga.
Ortaga lands with a right hand.
Ortaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Ortaga cracks Mordino with a good jab.#T2#
Ortaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mordino shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortaga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mordino's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Ortaga shows good takedown defense.
Ortaga stuffs the takedown.
Ortaga lands a right hook to the body.
Mordino tries to move into range but Ortaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Mordino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Mordino is rocked!
Ortaga digs a good body shot into Mordino's ribs.
Oh Mordino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortaga lands a body shot.
Ortaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mordino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from Ortaga misses.
Mordino seems to have got his legs back now.
Mordino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mordino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mordino dives in and grabs Ortaga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortaga pushes down on Mordino's head and hops out.
Mordino dodges the punch combination from Ortaga.
#T3#
Ortaga lands a nice hook to Mordino's body. Mordino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Ortaga.
Ortaga tries to bum rush Mordino with a series of wild strikes but Mordino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mordino dives in and grabs Ortaga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortaga pushes down on Mordino's head and hops out.#TD2#
Ortaga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortaga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Ortaga seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Mordino's face as Ortaga controls the position.
Mordino wants to control but Ortaga postures up.#T4#
Mordino is letting Ortaga control him for a moment.
Ortaga grinds an elbow into Mordino's temple.
Ortaga wants to control but Mordino is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mordino drops his hands momentarily and Ortaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ortaga has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortaga works the jab nicely.
Mordino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortaga misses the shot to the body.
Ortaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mordino under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Mordino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mordino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mordino wants to control but Ortaga is keeping him busy.
Mordino tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ortaga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino is trying to control. Ortaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mordino controlling the action here.
Mordino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortaga keeps working. #T1#
Ortaga is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortaga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mordino is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura but Ortaga is defending well.
Mordino wants to take a breather but Ortaga is having none of it.
Mordino is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortaga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mordino is thwarting Ortaga's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mordino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mordino.
Ortaga trying to control from the bottom.
Mordino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mordino wants to control but Ortaga is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Mordino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ortaga there.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortaga but Ortaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ortaga swings for the body but Mordino moves out of range.
#T3#
Jab by Ortaga.#TD#
Mordino closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ortaga did well to prevent Mordino getting side control.
Mordino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ortaga is controlling Mordino's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ortaga is looking to control Mordino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortaga avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mordino is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortaga is not content to let Mordino control the position.#T4#
Ortaga preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Mordino seems to be working for a kimura but Ortaga defends the submission attempt.
Ortaga keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Ortaga is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortaga is looking to control Mordino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortaga avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Mordino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mordino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ortaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mordino on the side of the head.
Mordino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ortaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ortaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Ortaga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Victor Mordino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mordino is defended easily by Ortaga.
Ortaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mordino shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ortaga pinned against the cage. Ortaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mordino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Ortaga misses with a wild body shot.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Ortaga shows good takedown defense.
Ortaga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortaga stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ortaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortaga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mordino defends it nicely.
Ortaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danga de danga de dang - Ortaga scores with a four punch combination!
Mordino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ortaga takes a swing at Mordino's ribcage but misses.
Mordino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortaga defends it nicely.#T2#
Ortaga feints a jab promting Mordino to slip. Ortaga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mordino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mordino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortaga circles away.
Ortaga stuns Mordino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mordino fails to land the takedown.
Ortaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ortaga lands a really nice looking cross but Mordino seems unphased.
Ortaga shoots in for a double leg but Mordino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mordino.
Despite the aggression on Ortaga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ortaga misses with a wild combination.
Mordino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Ortaga. Those never looked like landing.
Ortaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortaga throws a combination. Mordino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mordino goes for a double leg but Ortaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortaga continues to drive forward.
Ortaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mordino manages to avoid it.
Ortaga looks to land a combination but Mordino avoids it well.
Ortaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mordino circles away quickly and effectively.
Mordino fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Ortaga.
Ortaga misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Mordino counters with a shoot takedown. Ortaga fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortaga wants to sweep here but Mordino controlling him for the moment.
Mordino looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Ortaga is keeping the position.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Ortaga keeps moving.
Ortaga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Ortaga keeps moving.
Mordino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Ortaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortaga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Ortaga!
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Event:
EFA 23 Cooke vs Tempest
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab by Ortaga.#CUT2#
It looks like Hussein Alou has been cut.
Alou gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Ortaga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ortaga stops Alou from standing up.
Alou thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alou being controlled here, momentarily.
Ortaga working some strikes from top position.
Alou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortaga lands a couple of elbows.#SU2#
Ortaga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alou, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ortaga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alou tries to kick Ortaga off but Ortaga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alou wants to get back to full guard.
Ortaga winds up and cracks Alou with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ortaga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Ortaga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alou is trying to stand.
Ortaga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortaga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortaga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortaga is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ortaga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alou is just riding it out for now. Ortaga eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortaga slows the pace down in half guard.
Ortaga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ortaga stops Alou from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortaga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ortaga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortaga slows the pace down in half guard.
Alou on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alou has hold of Ortaga's hands but Ortaga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ortaga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Ortaga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ortaga lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ortaga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ortaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ortaga working Alou over with strikes.
Ortaga moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Ortaga goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ortaga but great work by Alou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortaga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortaga manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hussein Alou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ortaga cracks Alou with a good jab.
Alou throws a push kick but Ortaga slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Ortaga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ortaga is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Alou is looking for a triangle but Ortaga pushes his legs off easily.
Ortaga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortaga works over Alou with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortaga is in close to Alou's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Ortaga lands a couple of digs.
Alou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortaga is controlling him. #SUB#
Alou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortaga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Ortaga stands up and waves to Alou to follow him. #TD2#
Alou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ortaga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ortaga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ortaga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortaga is continuing to stall.
Alou wants to stand up but Ortaga is controlling him.
Ortaga connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Ortaga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alou is wriggling around but Ortaga manages to pass to half guard.
Ortaga drops an elbow to the side of Alou's head.
Ortaga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Ortaga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ortaga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alou wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Alou looking for submissions off his back.
Ortaga trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ortaga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ortaga lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Ortaga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alou taking some punishment here, with Ortaga in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hussein Alou's cut.
That's time! Alou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ortaga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortaga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alou is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ortaga has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alou taking a bit of punishment here - Ortaga scoring with strikes.
Ortaga lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alou down.
Ortaga is staying tight to Alou's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ortaga scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alou is trying to get back to his feet.
Ortaga scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alou to see if he's OK.
Ortaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortaga lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Alou down.
#T1#
Ortaga scores with punches from side control. #SU2#
Ortaga has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Ortaga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortaga lands in his opponent's guard.
Ortaga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ortaga stops Alou from standing up.
Ortaga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Ortaga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ortaga in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ortaga taking a breather here.
Alou is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Ortaga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ortaga in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ortaga takes a little break here. Alou wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Ortaga landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ortaga in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ortaga landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alou takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Alou is looking to get back to his feet here but Ortaga is keeping cool and he's managed to take Alou's back.
Ortaga is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Alou. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#ROC2#
Alou is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortaga lands shots from the back.
Oh Alou is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortaga has Alou flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alou is trying to get back to his feet but Ortaga has full control of the position and if anything, Alou has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ortaga has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Alou.
What can Alou do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ortaga loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alou hold on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortaga drops a big shot to the side of Alou's head! Oh, Alou is out! He's out cold! Ortaga jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alvaro Ortaga!
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Event:
FSF 9: Strong Man
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Ortaga lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Ortaga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bogdanovich's guard.#SUB2#
Bogdanovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bogdanovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortaga is one step ahead there.
Ortaga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bogdanovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortaga postures up.
Ortaga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanovich keeping moving, preventing Ortaga from controlling successfully.
Ortaga postures up.
Ortaga content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Ortaga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ortaga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bogdanovich keeping moving, preventing Ortaga from controlling successfully.
Ortaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogdanovich is keeping the position for now.
Ortaga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bogdanovich has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Bogdanovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortaga. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Bogdanovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortaga scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ortaga scoring with punches and elbows.
Ortaga is putting a hurting on Bogdanovich here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bogdanovich taking a bit of punishment here - Ortaga scoring with strikes.
Ortaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bogdanovich keeps working.
Bogdanovich tries to buck Ortaga off but Ortaga is having none of it.#T3#
Ortaga controls the position.
Bogdanovich is looking for a sweep.
Bogdanovich is trying to escape the position but Ortaga is controlling the position.
Ortaga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bogdanovich for as long as he can get away with.
Ortaga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bogdanovich wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Ortaga decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Bogdanovich gets caught flat footed, as Ortaga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bogdanovich has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ortaga off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ortaga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bogdanovich sprawls well initially but Ortaga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ortaga wants to pass to mount but Bogdanovich is defending the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortaga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ortaga lands with a punch from half guard.
Ortaga tries to pass to full mount but Bogdanovich defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ortaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Ortaga gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Bogdanovich bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ortaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogdanovich can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ortaga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bogdanovich to the ground. Ortaga is now in Bogdanovich's guard.#ES2#
Bogdanovich kicks Ortaga off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ortaga manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bogdanovich on his heels. He'll look to pass Bogdanovich's guard now, I'm sure.
Bogdanovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bogdanovich has momentary wrist control but Ortaga slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Ortaga postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortaga scoring with some ground and pound.
Bogdanovich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bogdanovich is breathing heavily.
Bogdanovich wants to control from the top but Ortaga keeps moving.
Ortaga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bogdanovich on the ground.
Ortaga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ortaga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#ES#
Ortaga has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bogdanovich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Ortaga lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortaga. Bogdanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Ortaga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ortaga lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortaga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bogdanovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ortaga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ortaga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bogdanovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ortaga winds up and cracks Bogdanovich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ortaga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ortaga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bogdanovich!
Ortaga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Bogdanovich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ortaga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortaga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ortaga lands with some strikes.#T4#
Bogdanovich tries to hold on but Ortaga pushes him away.
BOOM! Ortaga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Ortaga has control of Bogdanovich's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bogdanovich regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bogdanovich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Ortaga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortaga lands a heavy elbow.
Bogdanovich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Bogdanovich is rocked!
Ortaga lands a big shot to the head and Bogdanovich winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alvaro Ortaga!
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