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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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