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Event:
Churchill Ponders the Wanis
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Ortega gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson passes Ortega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortega keeps working.
Nelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ortega is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Ortega defends the submission attempt.
Ortega missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Ortega wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
Nelson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ortega is looking to get to half guard.
Ortega is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
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#
Nelson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ortega is surviving well by controlling Nelson's body position as best he can.
Ortega can't escape the position.
Ortega is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Nelson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ortega regains half guard.
Ortega trying to control here.
#SUB#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage. #T3#
Nelson is trying to control. Ortega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
Nelson is stalling here. Ortega is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nelson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ortega has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ortega lands a nice forearm strike.
Nelson is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well. #T4#
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
Ortega scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jump Nelson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Nelson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ortega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ortega manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jump Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortega lands with a punch from half guard.
Ortega trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is pressing down on Ortega's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ortega puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ortega. #T1#
Ortega is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nelson gets full guard.
Ortega pushes down on Nelson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nelson wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Nelson has hold of Ortega's hands but Ortega slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ortega scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nelson moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Ortega is in close to Nelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nelson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ortega has passed into side control.
Ortega in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ortega is working Nelson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ortega is putting a hurting on Nelson here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Ortega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ortega working the head with strikes.
Nelson tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega cracks Nelson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
Ortega landing strikes.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ortega lands an elbow.
Ortega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nelson down.
Nelson tries to bench press Ortega off him but Ortega keeps the position.
Ortega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nelson down.
Ortega landing a few strikes. #T4#
Ortega scoring with punches from side control.
Nelson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ortega landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#Nelson is rocked!
Check out the look on Ortega's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Ortega's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortega scoring with punches from side control.
Ortega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nelson down.
Ortega looks up at the clock and then as Nelson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ortega smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ortega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ortega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Nelson feints and as Ortega raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nelson trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ortega, who protects the arm well.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Nelson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ortega is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jump Nelson! |
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Event:
JF67- Jordyn Conley's Big Shot
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Legend looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment.
Ortega trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortega has momentary wrist control but Legend slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legend can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Legend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega trying to strike off his back.
Legend advances position into side control!
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legend trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
Ortega manages to get back to half guard.
Ortega striking from the bottom.
Legend sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortega defending well though.
Ortega throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Legend thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ortega's head.
Ortega throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Legend looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ortega has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Legend. Oh but Ortega has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Legend goes limp - he's gone! Ortega jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alejandro Ortega! |
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Event:
JF 61 - Bai Li Enters the Hall
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Oneill shoots in and gets a takedown into Ortega's guard.
Oneill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oneill is looking to pass into half guard but Ortega pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ortega is in guard.#REVB#
Ortega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oneill's head.
Ortega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oneill wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oneill is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oneill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortega punching to the body, from the bottom.
Ortega trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Oneill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ortega dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneill wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Oneill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oneill works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Oneill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oneill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oneill is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oneill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega stands up over Oneill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Ortega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oneill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.#SUB#
Oneill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ortega uses it to pass to side control.
Oneill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oneill moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Oneill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oneill wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Oneill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ortega escapes and throws Oneill's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneill is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ortega working the ground and pound from side control.
Oneill is looking to reverse the position.
Oneill gets back to half guard.
Oneill tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.
Ortega scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oneill is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.
Oneill is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oneill tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg.
Ortega scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortega slips a nice elbow through Oneill's hands, connecting with Oneill's forehead.
Oneill trying to control but Ortega postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Ortega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ortega gets caught napping as Oneill dives in and scores a takedown. Ortega manages to retain guard.
Oneill wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Oneill throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Oneill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oneill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill is stalling in the full guard.
Oneill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Oneill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortega's guard.
Oneill trying to control the pace.
Ortega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alejandro Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Oneill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortega defends it well.
Oneill is controlling the pace.
Oneill is stalling here. Ortega is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Oneill seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ortega has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Ortega working the body and head with strikes.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ortega gets full guard.
Oneill wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Ortega throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Oneill from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ortega pushes a forearm under Oneill's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Oneill is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alejandro Ortega! |
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Event:
JF 56 - Viking vs the SNAKE
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Wills forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Wills has Ortega pressed against the cage.
Wills's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wills receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wills works on Ortega's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ortega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Ortega blocks a body shot from Wills.
Ortega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ortega goes for a takedown attempt but Wills pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wills scores with a jab.#T2#
Wills misses with a low kick.
Wills throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ortega counters with a takedown into side control.
Wills tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wills, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Ortega has hold of Wills's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wills seems comfortable defending it but Ortega has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wills is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wills is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ortega couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alejandro Ortega! |
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Event:
JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Ortega avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega misses with a takedown #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Ortega parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ortega to escape.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Li are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Li lands an elbow.
Ortega dodges the ground and pound from Li.
Ortega throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ortega tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.#T2#
Ortega taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortega manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Li.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Ortega is rocked!
Li unloads with some huge strikes here! Ortega is out! Li wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fu Li!
Fu Li retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Fu Li, 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:
JF 43 - Will Fu Li Submit!?
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Chavez gets a double leg takedown into Ortega's guard.
Chavez looking to sit in guard and control but Ortega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ortega postures up.
Chavez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ortega has passed into side control.
Ortega working the ground and pound from side control.
Ortega lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ortega scores with punches from side control.
Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.
Chavez tries to bench press Ortega off him but Ortega keeps the position.
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 scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chavez to see if he's OK.#T1#
Ortega is putting a hurting on Chavez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Chavez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortega connects with a decent elbow.
Ortega lands some shots froms side control.
Chavez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortega connects with a decent elbow.
Ortega is putting a hurting on Chavez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ortega grinds an elbow into Chavez's temple.
Ortega creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Ortega's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ortega cracks Chavez with a big elbow.
Ortega working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez wants to control but Ortega postures up.#SUB2#
Ortega in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chavez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alejandro Ortega! |
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Event:
JF 32 - Wulong vs John Cena
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Sawyer.
Ortega appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Sawyer does no damage.
Jab, jab by Sawyer - just one landing.
Jab from Sawyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Sawyer throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sawyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ortega appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ortega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sawyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Sawyer jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawyer. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sawyer sizes up Ortega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sawyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Sawyer jabs Ortega right on the nose. Ortega blinks but takes it well.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Sawyer throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sawyer.
Sawyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Sawyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Ortega feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Ortega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sawyer jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sawyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sawyer connects with a looping right hand.
Ortega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sawyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega tries to counter with a takedown but Sawyer is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Sawyer throws an overhand right that lands on Ortega's shoulder, as Ortega tries to avoid the shot.
Sawyer throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.
Ortega feinted with a counter takedown.
No joy there for Sawyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ortega attempts a counter takedown but Sawyer avoids it well and moves away.
Sawyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Sawyer misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Sawyer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yair Sawyer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sawyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Sawyer there.
Sawyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sawyer misses with a wild combination.
Ortega changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Sawyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Sawyer.
Sawyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sawyer misses with a body shot.
Sawyer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sawyer cracks a nice hook into Ortega's ribs.
Sawyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ortega rather than just go for the knockout.
Sawyer clobbers Ortega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Sawyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Sawyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sawyer misses with an uppercut. Ortega saw that one coming.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sawyer as he connects with a hook.
Sawyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega attempts a counter takedown but Sawyer avoids it well and moves away.
Ortega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Sawyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Sawyer misses its intended target.
Ortega drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sawyer sprawls and moves away.
Sawyer throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega feinted with a counter takedown.
Sawyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sawyer throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sawyer misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Ortega counters with a shoot takedown. Sawyer fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Ortega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ortega working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sawyer's head.
Ortega scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ortega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortega's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is in close to Sawyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawyer has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ortega drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ortega as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sawyer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ortega! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alejandro Ortega!
In defeat, Yair Sawyer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Unlucky'. |
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Event:
Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ortega missing with punches from the bottom.
Li tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ortega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ortega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throwing shots but Ortega is blocking nicely.
Li 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Ortega missing with punches from the bottom.
Li blocks the strikes from Ortega.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Li trying to control from half guard but Ortega is working away.
Li working Ortega over with strikes.
Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ortega with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Ortega is rocked!
Li is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Li is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ortega is hurt! He's hurt bad - Li fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ortega from any more punishment! Congratulations to Li! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Li!
After winning the bout, Fu Li 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:
JF 18 - Franco vs BJ
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Nono gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Nono is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortega has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ortega misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ortega gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nono is trying to work for a kimura but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega gets full guard.
Nono looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nono has gone for a leg lock! Ortega slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nono's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nono can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortega lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Ortega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortega cracks Nono with a solid left hand.
Ortega is in close to Nono's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Nono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nono had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Nono 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.#SUB2#
Nono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortega works over Nono with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Nono's brow.
Ortega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Nono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.
Nono has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortega scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Nono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Nono working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nono keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nono looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ortega passes into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nono tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.#T3#
Ortega cracks Nono with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nono tries to improve position but can't.
Nono takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nono taking a bit of punishment here - Ortega scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Ortega tries for a kimura but Nono is defending well.
Nono is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortega connects with a decent elbow.
Nono is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nono keeps trying to improve his position.
Ortega cracks Nono with a big elbow.
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.#T4#
Nono tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.
Nono sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nono wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Ortega there.
Ortega is nestled in close to Nono, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ortega working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega working over Nono with some ground and pound. Nono looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Nono is rocked!
Nono is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nono is still in real trouble! Can Ortega finish him?#SUB2#
Nono actively working from the bottom here.
Ortega 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.
Nono has hold of Ortega's hands but Ortega slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura but Nono is defending well.
#SUB2#
Nono looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nono looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Ortega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nono scores with a takedown into Ortega's guard.
Nono seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Nono pushes his legs off easily.
Ortega throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nono postures up.
Nono passes Ortega's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ortega manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Nono trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nono avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nono passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Nono is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nono to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nono seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nono tries to pass to full mount but Ortega defends it.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nono is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ortega is defending against the submission attempts here by Nono.
#SUB2#
Nono is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortega defends it well. #T3#
Nono tries to pass to full mount but Ortega defends it.
Ortega tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ortega gets full guard.
Nono trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nono has gone for a leg lock! Ortega slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nono's guard.#REVR#
Alejandro Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Nono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.#SUB2#
Nono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Nono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nono is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nono working for a triangle but Ortega defends it easily.
Ortega is in close to Nono's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Nono had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega working some strikes from top position.
Ortega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nono's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phisi Nono will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ortega gets caught napping as Nono dives in and scores a takedown. Ortega manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Nono drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ortega dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ortega works over Nono with some ground and pound from guard.
Nono has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortega landing with the ground and pound.
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Nono's brow.
Ortega landing some decent shots from guard.
Ortega lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ortega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Ortega loads up on a big left hand. Nono felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ortega looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nono can't hide his disappointment, as Ortega celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Ortega! |
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Event:
JF 13 - Li vs Inoue II
Date: Nov 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Killer throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ortega at a distance.
Ortega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Killer wants to land a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Killer throws a hook but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Killer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ortega is out of range and Killer settles back down.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
Ortega changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Killer drives through and clinches with Ortega against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Killer pushes Ortega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Nice body punch from Killer - that landed with a thud.
Ortega is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Killer sends Ortega crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Killer is motioning to the referee to let Ortega up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Killer closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ortega! Killer dives in looking to finish! Ortega is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Psycho Killer!
Psycho Killer is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
JF 8 - Watcher vs Killer
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Ortega tries to sprawl but Nelson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Ortega is working away.
Ortega is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega striking off his back but it's not causing Nelson any problems.
Ortega doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ortega throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Nelson looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ortega tries to strike from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nelson advances to half guard.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega moves into full guard.
Ortega punching to the body, from the bottom. #SUB#
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Ortega striking off his back.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega punching from the bottom - just letting Nelson know he's still in a fight.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ortega is striking but Nelson is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB2#
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Ortega wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson throwing shots but Ortega is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nelson tries to control but Ortega wriggling away. #SUB#
Nelson is working for a guillotine from mount but Ortega frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Nelson looking to finish with strikes here!
Nelson blocks Ortega's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Nelson goes for an armbar but Ortega turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ortega.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jump Nelson dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ortega manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ortega trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ortega lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#T1#
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ortega has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nelson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ortega has tightened it up now! Nelson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alejandro Ortega!
Alejandro Ortega is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Just Fights 5 - Nelson vs Sub
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Legend shoots in and gets a takedown into Ortega's guard.
Ortega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Legend is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ortega has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Legend is looking to defend but Ortega has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Legend! Ortega pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Legend taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alejandro Ortega! |
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Event:
Just Fights 3 - Fall Fiesta
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ortega napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nelson tries to move to mount but Ortega blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortega tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Nelson trying to control the position but Ortega is working away. #SUB#
Nelson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ortega knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson trying to control the position but Ortega is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nelson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1##SUB#
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Nelson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jump Nelson! |
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