PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bigjones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Be Touched by Roy Jones Jr. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ricky Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bigjones
vs
Ortiz

190 cm
19
194 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
28
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Bigjones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ortiz.

Bigjones darts in and clinches Ortiz up against the cage.
Bigjones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bigjones working hard to break the clinch.
Bigjones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortiz jumps guard but Bigjones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bigjones tries to circle away but Ortiz has him pinned against the cage.
Ortiz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bigjones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bigjones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bigjones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigjones.
Ortiz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bigjones's corner calls for a 1-2. Bigjones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Bigjones closes the distance and clinches.
Bigjones tries to break free but Ortiz pushes him back against the cage.
Ortiz is pressed up against the cage. Bigjones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortiz down to the mat. Ortiz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bigjones shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bigjones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Bigjones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones throws a right and a left that Ortiz avoids nicely.
Bigjones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Bigjones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bigjones keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Bigjones or perhaps it was just good defense by Ortiz which made him look bad.
Orlando Bigjones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Bigjones.
Bigjones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ortiz scores with a jab.
Bigjones looks for a takedown but Ortiz sprawls well.
Ortiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ortiz.
Bigjones is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Bigjones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Bigjones.
Bigjones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ortiz is out of range and Bigjones settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Bigjones shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bigjones.
Bigjones stuffs the takedown.
Bigjones throws a nice looking combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Ortiz rushes Bigjones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz throws an elbow that misses.
Ortiz keeps control of Bigjones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bigjones avoids the damage to the body.
Ortiz trying to land knees to the body.
Ortiz lands an elbow just above Bigjones 's eye.

It looks like Orlando Bigjones has been cut.
Bigjones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the head but Bigjones blocks with his arms.
Ortiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bigjones is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling him.
Bigjones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working Bigjones over with knees to the body.
Ortiz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bigjones up against the cage.
Ortiz missing with knees to the body.
Ortiz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bigjones blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Bigjones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bigjones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ortiz prevents Bigjones from breaking the clinch.
Bigjones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bigjones tries to break the clinch but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Ortiz has Bigjones pushed against the cage.
Ortiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Ortiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Bigjones avoids the damage to the body.
Bigjones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortiz looking to throw knees to the head but Bigjones is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bigjones uses from the top position.

Ortiz working for a triangle but Bigjones defends it easily.
Ortiz has a closed guard, preventing Bigjones from standing up.
Ortiz wants to stand and escape but Bigjones is having none of it.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ortiz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bigjones sprawls well. Bigjones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Bigjones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bigjones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricky Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Bigjones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bigjones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bigjones looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
Bigjones misses with the combination.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bigjones swivels and escapes.
Ortiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bigjones.
Bigjones scores with a decent looking hook.
Orlando Bigjones is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bigjones as he avoids it easily.
Ortiz tries to clinch up but Bigjones circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigjones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bigjones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bigjones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ortiz wants to clinch up but Bigjones keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones scores with a three punch combo!
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Bigjones.
Ortiz leaves Bigjones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Bigjones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bigjones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Ortiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bigjones which made him look bad.
Bigjones tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigjones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Bigjones.
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Bigjones circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones misses with a low kick.
Bigjones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bigjones tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Bigjones misses.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Bigjones avoids them all with ease.

Bigjones gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ortiz tightens his grip and picks Bigjones up, before dumping him to the ground. Bigjones manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ortiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bigjones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Bigjones kicks Ortiz off and gets to his feet.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigjones shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bigjones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bigjones throws a good cross that connects.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Bigjones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Ortiz gets a clinch.
Bigjones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ortiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bigjones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bigjones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Ortiz decides to pull guard.

Ortiz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bigjones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bigjones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Bigjones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Bigjones.
Bigjones keeps the fight on the outside.
Bigjones throws a right and a left that Ortiz avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ortiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bigjones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Bigjones moves out of range easily.
Bigjones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ortiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bigjones somewhat.
Bigjones scores with the left hand. Ortiz knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Orlando Bigjones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Bigjones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ortiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bigjones.
Bigjones with a jab.
Bigjones fails to land with a series of punches.

Ortiz scores a takedown into full mount!
Ortiz working Bigjones over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigjones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ortiz looking to control but Bigjones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Bigjones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ortiz.
Bigjones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ortiz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bigjones blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigjones is desperately trying to improve his position but Ortiz has a good base and remains in mount.
Ortiz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bigjones is in all sorts of trouble here.

Ortiz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bigjones has his hands clasped together but Ortiz breaks the hold and Bigjones is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ortiz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Ortiz!
Ricky Ortiz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.