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Event:
WCF 105: Escalante vs Boudeaux
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Ortega blocks the body kick.
Ortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Sekera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega misses with some punches.
Sekera blocks an uppercut.
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Sekera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sekera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sekera misses with the combination.
Ortega throws out a counter right but Sekera avoids it with no problem.
Sekera is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Ortega avoids the head kick by Sekera.
Ortega now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sekera misses with a two punch combination.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ortega digs a good hook to Sekera's body.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Sekera.
Sekera scores with a shot to the body.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sekera misses with a two punch combination.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ortega moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Sekera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ortega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Sekera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ortega has Sekera pushed against the cage.#T2#
Sekera lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Sekera manages to break the clinch.
Sekera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortega unleashes a big counter combination but Sekera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sekera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ortega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ortega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Sekera moves into the clinch successfully.
Sekera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Sekera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sekera wants to clinch up but Ortega keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Ortega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body. Sekera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ortega ducks right into an uppercut from Sekera. #T3#
Sekera lands with a nice body punch.
Sekera is looking to clinch but Ortega is avoiding it.
Sekera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pavel Sekera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sekera throws a combination that misses
and Ortega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sekera looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
Sekera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sekera misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Sekera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sekera throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.#T4#
Sekera looks to land a body kick but Ortega moved away.
Ortega has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sekera finds it's way round the side to connect with Ortega's head.
Sekera wants to clinch.#CL#
Sekera closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sekera misses with a lunging right hand
and Ortega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sekera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sekera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sekera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ortega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sekera wants to clinch up but Ortega keeps it at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sekera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ortega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ortega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sekera cracks Ortega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Sekera does no damage.
Sekera misses with a two punch combination.
Ortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sekera moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
Ortega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sekera.
Ortega is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Sekera misses with a head kick.
Ortega unleashes a big counter combination but Sekera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortega.
Pavel Sekera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sekera fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Ortega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ortega throws a body punch but Sekera moves out of range.
Sekera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sekera wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Ortega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ortega slips a jab from Sekera.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sekera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Sekera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sekera walks into a stiff left hand from Ortega.
Sekera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortega works the jab nicely.
Sekera throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ortega keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sekera.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pavel Sekera is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sekera with a body shot.
Sekera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sekera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sekera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sekera throws a series of punches but Ortega avoids them all with ease.
Ortega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sekera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ortega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Sekera moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sekera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sekera throws a sloppy head kick and Ortega moves out of range easily. #T4#
Sekera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sekera looks to clinch
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Sekera is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ortega counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Sekera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sekera glances at the clock... BAM! Ortega nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Sekera crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Sekera is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Ortega!
A relieved looking Phillip Ortega thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Pavel Sekera spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I will come stronger.'. |
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Event:
Iron Wolf - Crowd Card
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Ortega misses with a series of wild punches.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt - Ortega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bezerra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra shoots for a takedown but Ortega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortega! But no joy.
Bezerra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Ortega. #T1#
Ortega misses with an uppercut.
Bezerra fails with the takedown
and Ortega counters with a two punch combo.
Ortega misses with a double jab.
Bezerra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ortega sprawls and moves away.
Ortega throws a body punch but Bezerra moves out of range.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bezerra with a body shot.#T2##TD#
Bezerra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ortega is trying to defend but Bezerra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Bezerra is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortega is refusing to be controlled, as Bezerra sits in half guard.
Ortega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ortega tries to roll over but Bezerra keeps him under control.
Bezerra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Well, if Bezerra 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.
Bezerra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bezerra wants to work for an arm triangle but Ortega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezerra working Ortega over with strikes.
Bezerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortega's head.
Ortega trying to control here.
#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.#SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Bezerra wants to free his trapped foot but Ortega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bezerra is working away from the top position though.
Ortega won't allow Bezerra to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bezerra content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phillip Ortega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bezerra.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bezerra misses with a takedown
and Ortega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Ortega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Bezerra tries to pass.
Bezerra trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bezerra is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortega has wrist control.
Bezerra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bezerra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bezerra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ortega is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ortega has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Ortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Erasmo Bezerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bezerra pushes a forearm under Ortega's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ortega is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erasmo Bezerra!
A very excited looking Erasmo Bezerra 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.
Phillip Ortega was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough fight. I tried my best but Erasmo is such an elite grappler. Tough to stop that. '. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Manivong X Okongwu
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Malley takes the fight into the clinch.
Malley lands a right hand.
Malley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Malley.
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Malley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ortega tries to stall but Malley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Malley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ortega.
Ortega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ortega looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortega seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Malley is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Ortega misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Malley as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malley throws a head punch that misses.
Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Malley misses with an elbow over the top.
Malley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malley lands a right hand.
Ortega trying to stall but Malley improves his position.
Ortega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Ortega's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Malley has Ortega pressed against the cage, preventing Ortega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Malley tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Malley back against the cage.
Malley lands a body punch. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malley.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malley.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Malley.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Malley digs a right hand underneath Ortega's ribcage. Ortega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortega misses with some punches.
Malley blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Ortega.
Good body shot from Malley.
Ortega is looking to break free of the clinch but Malley has double underhooks.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Malley.
Malley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ortega on the inside.
Malley blocking some punches.
#T3#
A short right from Ortega.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Ortega looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortega looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malley.
Malley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Malley pushes Ortega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malley.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Malley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice 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!
A right handed body shot lands from Malley.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch but Malley keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Malley.
Malley prevents Ortega from breaking the clinch.
Malley lands a shoulder strike.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortega is trying to force a seperation but Malley has the dominant position.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Malley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ortega taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malley.
Malley lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Malley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malley.
Malley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley is leaning against Ortega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that round.
That's time! Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Ortega misses its intended target.
Phillip Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malley connects with a right hand. Ortega shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Malley as he connects with a hook.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Malley 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Malley clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Malley.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Malley lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malley.
Malley cracks Ortega with a nice body shot.
Jane Malley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ortega misses with some punches.
Ortega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Malley. #T1#
Ortega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Malley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Ortega is rocked!
Malley scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Ortega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortega or not.
Malley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ortega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malley dips a shoulder and cracks Ortega with a mighty uppercut! Ortega falls back against the cage and Malley unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ortega is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Malley screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jane Malley!
Our winner, Jane Malley, 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:
KoF:IW - Garbowa x Tokugawa
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Ortega lands a slapping body shot.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Xpto looks for a takedown but Ortega sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Ortega misses.
Xpto with a poor takedown
and Ortega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xpto thinking.
Xpto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Ortega jabs Xpto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xpto fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xpto Xpto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega lands a nice looking body shot.
Phillip Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xpto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xpto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ortega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xpto somewhat.
Ortega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortega throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Xpto stumbling backwards into the cage! Xpto bounces back off the cage towards Ortega, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ortega lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ortega celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phillip Ortega! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Knapp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ortega drives through and clinches with Knapp against the cage.
Knapp has Ortega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortega goes for a takedown attempt but Knapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Knapp has managed to clinch.
Knapp is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knapp pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ortega has managed to clinch.
Knapp has Ortega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knapp is defending well.
Ortega stops a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Ortega prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Knapp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortega is defending well.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ortega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knapp is pressed up against the cage. Ortega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knapp down to the mat. Knapp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Knapp closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Ortega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knapp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knapp wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Ortega drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega wants a takedown.
#TD#
Knapp has picked Ortega up - he's going for a ride! Knapp dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knapp (2) vs (0) Ortega#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knapp to get the leverage.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Ortega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying to get back to full guard.
Knapp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Knapp trying to control from half guard but Ortega is working away. #SUB#
Knapp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortega is just riding it out for now. Knapp eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knapp is working away from the top position though.
Knapp prevents Ortega from improving his position.#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortega defends it well.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Knapp has control of the leg.
Ortega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knapp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knapp's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Knapp (2) vs (4) Ortega#T4##SUB2#
Knapp fending off the submission attempt from Ortega.
Knapp wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Knapp showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Knapp right now.
#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for the choke from the back position but Knapp is controlling his hands well. #T5#
Ortega trying to control momentarily.
Knapp breaks Ortega's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knapp (4) vs (4) Ortega#SUB2#
Ortega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Knapp controlling him for the moment.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Knapp from controlling successfully. #T6#
Knapp looking to pass the guard.
Knapp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Knapp (7) vs (4) Ortega
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knapp wants to control but Ortega is keeping him busy.
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ortega gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Knapp (9) vs (4) Ortega#SUB#
Knapp is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ortega is surviving well by controlling Knapp's body position as best he can.
Ortega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7##SUB#
Knapp looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Knapp looking to control but Ortega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Knapp's attempts to control the action.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knapp wants to control the pace but Ortega is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knapp controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Knapp looking to secure an arm triangle but Ortega defends it well. #T8#
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Knapp's attempts to control the action.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knapp wants to control the pace but Ortega is squirming around nicely.
Ortega tries to hold on but Knapp pushes him away. #T9##SUB#
Knapp working for a submission but Ortega is keeping him at bay.
Ortega wants to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.
Knapp tries to control but Ortega wriggling away.
Ortega can't escape the position.
Knapp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Knapp has control of Ortega's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ortega regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Knapp working for a submission but Ortega is keeping him at bay. #T10#
Knapp prevents Ortega from getting the reversal.
Ortega sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knapp is keen to just control but Ortega is a slippery customer.
Ortega won't allow Knapp to pass to mount.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Knapp maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ortega could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Knapp has cracked it and Ortega is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Knapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Knapp! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Asher Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Ortega!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barnes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortega tries to avoid it but Barnes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortega to the ground. Ortega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Ortega clinches.
Barnes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortega.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortega down to the mat. Ortega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asher Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Ortega.
Ortega looking for a takedown.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega wants a takedown.
Barnes prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Barnes decides to pull guard.
Ortega slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Barnes trying to control but Ortega postures up.
Barnes tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.
Barnes trying to get back to full guard but Ortega takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (3) Ortega
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ortega trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Ortega is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortega is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is looking to control Ortega's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Ortega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortega has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Ortega is pressing down on Barnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnes is holding on for now.
Barnes tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega is controlling the pace.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass. #SUB#
Ortega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortega has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Ortega advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (6) Ortega
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Ortega trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ortega's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T5#
Ortega trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Ortega wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well. #T6#
Barnes is looking to control Ortega's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Ortega controlling the action here.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T7#
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Ortega pushes his legs off easily.
Ortega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortega trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega forces his way into half guard.
Barnes trying to control here.
Ortega is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ortega is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.#T9#
Barnes is pressing down on Ortega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega 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.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Barnes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega passes Barnes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ortega seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes trying to control here.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Ortega trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to keep Ortega in close.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Ortega trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T12#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Ortega's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ortega advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (9) Ortega
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
Ortega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T13#
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Barnes manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ortega.
Ortega won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ortega puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ortega wins on points by 9 to 0. |
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Event:
C4 - XXXIII - Walad vs. Frank
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Ortega lands a jab to the head.
Ortega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hon.
Ortega digs a good body shot into Hon's ribs.
Hon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortega digs a good hook to Hon's body.
Hon is looking to slow Ortega down with leg kicks.
Hon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortega tests Hon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortega lands a body shot.
Ortega checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ortega lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega with a nice cross.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Hon pushes Ortega up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortega working aggressively here.
#T1#
Ortega is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ortega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hon is keeping busy.
Ortega drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega working aggressively here.
Hon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
Hon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega tries to stall but Hon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC#
Hon breaks the clinch.
Hon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hon fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortega connects with a body shot that sends Hon's belly button to the back.
Ortega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ortega connects with a body shot.
A jab from Ortega finds it's way through Hon's defenses.
Ortega lands a right hook to the body.
Hon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortega.
#KD2#
Ortega drops Hon with a nice combination! Ortega dives into Hon's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#Hon is rocked!#T3#
Ortega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh Hon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortega won't allow Hon to sweep him here.
Ortega content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortega throwing strikes from guard but Hon blocks nicely.
Hon seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Hon is retaining full guard.
Ortega won't allow Hon to sweep him here.
Hon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortega content to stall in guard here.
Ortega looking to sit in guard and control but Hon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Hon stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.
Ortega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for a guillotine here but Hon defends easily.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hon trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Ortega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hon swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Hon clinches up with Ortega and pushes him back against the cage.
Hon blocks an uppercut.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ortega connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega connects with a jab.
Hon shoots in for a double leg but Ortega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Ortega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortega.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Hon.
#T1#
Hon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Ortega.
Ortega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hon tries to move into range but Ortega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortega goes for a small jab and connects. Now Ortega goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Hon stumbles back but Ortega runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Hon to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Hon will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phillip Ortega! |
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Event:
C4 - XXVIII - Dias vs Williams
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Ortega scores with a nice strike.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Mint moved out of range nicely.
Ortega lands a glancing blow to the side of Mint's head.
Mint takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mint darts in looking for a takedown but Ortega gets double underhooks and turns Mint into the cage.
Mint shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega scores with a punch to the head.
Mint shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mint's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillip Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper Mint.
Ortega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mint dives in and grabs Ortega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes down on Mint's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega tests Mint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mint with a poor takedown
and Ortega counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Pepper Mint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortega swivels and escapes.
Ortega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ortega throws a jab when Mint was well out of range.
Ortega throws a right and a left that Mint avoids nicely.
Ortega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ortega scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Mint on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ortega lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Ortega misses.
Mint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mint darts in looking for a takedown but Ortega gets double underhooks and turns Mint into the cage.
Mint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega scores with a one two! Mint had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ortega throws a nice looking combination but Mint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Mint looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Mint is just out of range.
Mint is looking to clinch but Ortega is avoiding it.
Mint throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortega's waist but Ortega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mint off to one side.
Mint moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mint on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mint momentarily.
Mint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Ortega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mint.
Mint has a takedown stuffed.
Mint walks into a left hand.
Mint misses with a takedown attempt - Ortega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mint doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mint shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortega tries to sprawl out of it but Mint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mint shoots for a takedown but Ortega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Mint shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense.
Mint fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ortega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortega lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ortega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega distracts Mint with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Mint is looking for a triangle here but Ortega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ortega just content to control the position.
Ortega works to advance to full mount. Mint defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Ortega controlling from mount.
Ortega lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mint hang on?
Ortega looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mint is working to get back to half guard.
Ortega working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ortega controlling his opponent.
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.#SUB#
Ortega has isolated one of Mint's arms. Mint 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 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phillip Ortega!
The defeated Pepper Mint had this to say: 'Thanks to the organisation Collision Course Combat Club for giving me the chance to fight here tonight, a big sorry but my opponent was better as myself tonight, i'll be back better and stronger !! I need to gain more experience ! Congrats to my opponent ! Sorry fans and public, you are the best !!!'. |
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