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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 13
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Werthers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ortega scrambles back to his feet.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Werthers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ortega with a body shot.
Ortega swings for the body but Werthers moves out of range.
Werthers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Werthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Werthers stuffs the takedown.
Ortega shoots in and drives through. Werthers sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Werthers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Werthers moved out of range.
Werthers throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Werthers. Those never looked like landing.
Ortega shoots in but Werthers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Werthers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ortega with a body shot.#T1#
Ortega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Werthers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Werthers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ortega in his tracks.
Werthers misses the shot to the body.
Ortega has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Del Werthers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Werthers to counter with a crisp jab.
Werthers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Werthers slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Werthers! But no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ortega or perhaps it was just good defense by Werthers, which made it look bad.
A big left from Werthers misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortega. That snapped Werthers's head back.
Ortega takes a swing at Werthers's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A cross from Werthers lands.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Werthers.
Werthers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Ortega lands a jab to the nose.
Werthers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Ortega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Werthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortega takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Ortega is rocked!
Ortega swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Werthers counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Del Werthers!
An out of breath Del Werthers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RapidFC 29
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Thing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thing misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Thing forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega tries to work over Thing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thing is trying to drag Ortega to the mat but Ortega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thing trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ortega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brian Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.
Ortega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thing misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Thing gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ortega regains guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortega'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.#T1##SUB#
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thing lands a couple of digs.
Thing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thing postures up.
#SUB#
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Thing pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Thing pushes his legs off easily.
Thing throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thing lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thing wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving. #SUB#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thing defends well.
My spies in UnderGround Training Facility inform me that Thing has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thing looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Thing content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Ortega has his foot on Thing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thing works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortega has momentary wrist control but Thing slips an elbow through the middle.
Thing trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Thing connects with a couple of short punches.
Thing is working Ortega over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thing trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Thing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thing is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thing trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Thing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thing with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ortega's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thing Thing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Thing pushes Ortega up against the cage in a clinch.
Thing looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega. #BC#
Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Thing forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Thing tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Thing back against the cage.
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thing.
Ortega is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brian Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thing Thing.#T1#
Thing tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thing stalling against the cage.
Thing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ortega dodges an elbow strike from Thing.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Thing avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Thing struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Thing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ortega.
#TD2#
Thing has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ortega regains guard immediately. #T2#
Thing stands up over Ortega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thing stands up over Ortega, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega trying to control the position.
Thing trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Thing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thing landing some decent shots from guard.
Ortega wants to hit a switch here but Thing passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ortega there! #T3#
Thing has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ortega's face.
#ROC2#
Ortega is rocked!
Thing cracks Ortega with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thing Thing!
During a confident post fight interview, Thing Thing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 6
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Mandrill looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ortega!
Mandrill happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega tries to bench press Mandrill off him but Mandrill keeps the position.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
Mandrill working away.#T1#
Ortega tries to bench press Mandrill off him but Mandrill keeps the position.
Ortega is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mandrill lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ortega down.
Mandrill just content to control the position.
Ortega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mandrill landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Check out the look on Mandrill's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mandrill working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Mandrill's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mandrill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ortega wants to control but Mandrill postures up.
Ortega taking a bit of punishment here - Mandrill scoring with strikes.
Mandrill lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Ortega is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandrill lands a nice forearm strike.
Oh Ortega is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Mandrill! That's hurt Ortega! Will he recover? Mandrill fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Mandrill!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 4
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Browse throws a sloppy head kick and Ortega moves out of range easily.
Browse misses with a left hand
and Ortega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Browse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browse throws a sloppy head kick and Ortega moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Ortega's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Browse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Browse throws a head kick that misses
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
Browse throws a sloppy head kick and Ortega moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Browse. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Browse throws an overhand right that lands on Ortega's shoulder, as Ortega tries to avoid the shot.
Ortega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ortega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega misses with the combination.
Errol Browse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Browse tries to bum rush Ortega with a series of wild strikes but Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Browse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Browse throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortega misses the target.
Ortega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Browse manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Browse misses #TD#
and Ortega counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Browse!
Ortega controls the position.#SUB#
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browse, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ortega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Browse has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ortega tries for a kimura but Browse is defending well. #SUB#
Ortega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ortega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega landing strikes.
Ortega looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Browse is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Ortega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Browse has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ortega is trying to get an arm triangle but Browse is defending well.
Browse can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Browse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browse, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ortega tries for a kimura but Browse is defending well.
Ortega working the ground and pound.
Ortega blocks the strikes from Browse.
#SUB#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Browse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Ortega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ortega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Browse tries to bench press Ortega off him but Ortega keeps the position. #SUB#
Ortega working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Browse's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Browse pushes Ortega away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ortega gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Ortega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Browse struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Ortega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Browse can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Browse.
Browse misses with a looping right.
Ortega is looking to counter with a body kick.
Browse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortega appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Browse tries a head kick but it misses.
Browse misses with a right hand #TD#
and Ortega counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Browse can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Browse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Browse manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Browse's guard.
Browse keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega landing with the ground and pound.
Browse tries to strike from the bottom.
Ortega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Browse is looking for a triangle here but Ortega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1##SUB#
Ortega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ortega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Browse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Browse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortega controlling the position.
Browse is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Ortega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ortega is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Browse is trying to escape and Ortega transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Browse is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ortega! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Ortega!
After winning the bout, Brian Ortega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RapidFC 18
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandrill dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mandrill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandrill walks into a straight right hand from Ortega.
Mandrill dodges the punch combination from Ortega.
Nice sprawl there from Ortega as Mandrill shoots in.
Mandrill throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Mandrill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ortega pinned against the cage. Ortega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Mandrill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandrill misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
Mandrill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ortega gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mandrill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mandrill advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega taking a bit of punishment here - Mandrill scoring with strikes. #T1#
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Mandrill working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ortega manages to get back to half guard.
Ortega wants to control but Mandrill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
Ortega trying to control from the bottom.
Ortega has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mandrill is nestled in close to Ortega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mandrill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mandrill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Mandrill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Mandrill is very close to passing his half guard.
Mandrill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying to control but Mandrill manages to pass to mount!
Mandrill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortega is looking to escape.
Mandrill working Ortega over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mandrill with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mandrill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ortega's face.
#T3#
Mandrill raining down shots from the mount!
Ortega wants to control but Mandrill is having none of it.
Mandrill landing strikes from the mount.
Ortega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ortega keeps trying to improve his position.
Mandrill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ortega tries to lock up and control but Mandrill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Mandrill landing punches. #ROC#
Ortega is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mandrill! Ortega is hurt baaadly! Mandrill is firing away with more strikes - Ortega is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Mandrill!
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Event:
GR 14: Cobzone vs. Sanel
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortega lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've been told by Ortega's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Po Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega walks into a left hand.
Anubis throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Anubis ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Anubis.
Anubis misses with a body shot.
Ortega walks into a jab.#CL2#
Ortega gets tackled into the cage by Anubis. Anubis maintains the clinch.
Anubis is trying to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling him.
Anubis is trying to break the clinch but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ortega manages to pull guard.
Ortega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Anubis keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Anubis wants to stand but Ortega is controlling the position. #T1#
Ortega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ortega passes Anubis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ortega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anubis is trying to stand up here but Ortega is controlling him well.
Anubis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ortega manages to move to mount!
Ortega trying to control but Anubis is having none of it.
Anubis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Anubis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2##SUB#
Ortega working for a guillotine from mount but Anubis is in no mood to give up.
Anubis tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega takes his back! #SUB#
Anubis wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Ortega drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Anubis 's chin! Anubis is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GR 10: Kaiba vs Ortega
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Ortega, which made it look bad.
Ortega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortega wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortega throws a right and a left that Kaiba avoids nicely.
Kaiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortega as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seto Kaiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaiba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Kaiba moves into the clinch.
Kaiba slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kaiba gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Ortega controls Kaiba momentarily but Kaiba frees himself.
Kaiba won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Kaiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ortega controls Kaiba momentarily but Kaiba frees himself.
Kaiba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaiba postures up.
#SUB2#
Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaiba looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega is trying to keep Kaiba in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaiba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaiba in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ortega is not content to let Kaiba control the position. #T3#
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaiba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kaiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortega is staying active underneath Kaiba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Kaiba defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ortega throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kaiba escapes and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaiba happy to just control the position for now.
Kaiba wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seto Kaiba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaiba dives in and grabs Ortega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes down on Kaiba's head and hops out.
Kaiba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortega sprawls well. Ortega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaiba gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaiba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kaiba throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaiba tries to clinch up but Ortega circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Kaiba rushes Ortega and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Kaiba misses with a double jab
and Ortega counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ortega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Kaiba gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaiba wants to pass the guard but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Kaiba seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaiba prevents Ortega from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kaiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Kaiba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaiba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaiba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaiba content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kaiba drops an elbow to the side of Ortega's head. #T3#
Kaiba trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kaiba trying to mount his opponent but Ortega defends it.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Kaiba is very close to passing his half guard.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
Kaiba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Kaiba clinches with his opponent.
Kaiba jumps guard but Ortega stands there with Kaiba around his waist. Kaiba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seto Kaiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaiba tries to clinch up but Ortega circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortega only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ortega enables Kaiba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ortega manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaiba throwing strikes but missing.
Kaiba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Ortega has his foot on Kaiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega keeping full guard, as Kaiba tries to pass.
Kaiba trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seto Kaiba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaiba tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Seto Kaiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaiba wants to clinch but Ortega slips to the side
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaiba.
Ortega throws a body punch but Kaiba moves out of range.
Kaiba closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ortega counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiba wants to clinch.
Ortega unleashes a big counter combination but Kaiba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Kaiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ortega is fending him off so far but Kaiba persists. Nope, Ortega circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaiba fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kaiba moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaiba tries to pull guard but Ortega won't allow it.
Kaiba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seto Kaiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Ortega throws a series of strikes that have Kaiba backpedaling.
Kaiba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brian Ortega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ortega pinned against the cage. Ortega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Kaiba drives through with a takedown into Ortega's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Kaiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaiba has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ortega working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaiba has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Kaiba prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Kaiba is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaiba prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Kaiba wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
Seto Kaiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Ortega is staying active underneath Kaiba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaiba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ortega is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kaiba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaiba wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaiba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaiba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seto Kaiba!
Seto Kaiba really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Rogue Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GR 7: Souza vs Kaiba
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ortega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortega throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kano counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Kano goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Ortega does a handstand and catches Kano in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Ortega on top - Kano is already out from the submission! Ortega gives Kano's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Willie Salazar (ranked 17825 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Ortega (ranked 3281 p4p, 354 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Willie Salazar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ortega has closed the distance and engaged Salazar in a clinch.
Ortega has hold of one of Salazar's legs. Salazar is fighting the takedown attempt but Ortega gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salazar (0) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (0) vs (5) Ortega
Ortega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Salazar tries to bench press Ortega off him but Ortega keeps the position.
Ortega happy to just control the position for now.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Salazar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortega's best efforts.
Ortega looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura but Salazar is defending well.
Ortega looks winded!
Salazar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salazar gets back to full guard.
Salazar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salazar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salazar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (5) Ortega
Salazar wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Salazar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (5) vs (5) Ortega
Ortega felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salazar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salazar is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.
Salazar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortega sees it coming and defends easily.
Salazar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salazar is just content to waste time from the top position. Ortega takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ortega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Salazar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.
We've been hearing good reports from Salazar'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.
Ortega gets full guard.
Salazar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salazar has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
Salazar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Salazar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salazar has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looking to control but Salazar passes into half guard.
Salazar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salazar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (8) vs (5) Ortega
Salazar looking to control but Ortega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortega has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Salazar (11) vs (5) Ortega
Ortega fending off the submission attempt from Salazar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looking for the RNC.
Salazar looking for the RNC.
Ortega rolls, trying to escape but Salazar keeps control of the position.
Ortega trying to control the hands but Salazar won't let him.
Salazar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ortega has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ortega fending off the submission attempt from Salazar.
Ortega defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salazar's arms.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control the hands but Salazar won't let him.
Ortega is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Salazar off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ortega fending off the submission attempt from Salazar.
Salazar looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Ortega is controlling Salazar 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (11) vs (7) Ortega
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Ortega defends easily.
Salazar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortega is looking to pass into half guard but Salazar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Salazar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (13) vs (7) Ortega
Salazar tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortega is retaining full guard.
Salazar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salazar is aware though and is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salazar won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Salazar drops back looking for a leg! Ortega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortega manages to kick Salazar off! Salazar jumps back into Ortega's guard.
Salazar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salazar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salazar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looking for a guillotine here but Salazar defends easily.
Salazar advances to half guard.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortega has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura but Ortega is defending well.
Salazar seems to be working for a kimura but Ortega defends the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Salazar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salazar is working for a kimura but Ortega is defending it quite comfortably.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is keen to just control but Ortega is a slippery customer.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salazar is looking for a kimura here.
Salazar prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Salazar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salazar prevents Ortega from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
Salazar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Martinez moves away and avoids it.
Ortega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Martinez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ortega's guard.
Ortega has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Martinez is posturing up here but Ortega has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Martinez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Martinez has to tap! Slick submission there by Ortega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Ortega!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Ortega tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
Ortega looks to move to half guard but instead Diaz has passed into mount! Damn!
Diaz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ortega to take his back!
Diaz is working the ground and pound. Can Ortega escape?
Ortega rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Ortega looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diaz.
#SUB2#
Diaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ortega defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diaz has Ortega flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz controlling well, preventing Ortega from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Diaz is not going to allow Ortega to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Ortega preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ortega is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Diaz has locked on a rear naked choke here! Ortega is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edwin Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Dale looks to land a left hand but Ortega moved out of range nicely.
Ortega throws a big counter combination but Dale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ortega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dale has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dale misses the shot to the body.
Dale thuds a left hand into Ortega's body.
Dale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dale misses with a body shot
#TD#
so Ortega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ortega postures up in Dale's guard and throws a big left but Dale blocks it.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Dale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega advances to half guard.
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!
Ortega works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dale taking shots to the head. #T1#
Ortega wants to control the pace but Dale is squirming around nicely.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortega landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dale trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Ortega has isolated one of Dale's arms. Dale looking to fight him off but Ortega twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Ortega!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Teixeira looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
Ortega blocks a head kick by Teixeira.
#TD#
Ortega throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ortega is in Teixeira's guard.
Ortega advances to half guard.
Ortega scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teixeira keeps working.
Teixeira is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Ortega maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Teixeira could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ortega has cracked it and Teixeira is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ortega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Ortega!
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