PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Ortiz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fish
vs
Ortiz

199 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

189 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz throws a leg kick

and Fish holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Fish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fish has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Fish looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish.

Fish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Ortiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish prevents Ortiz from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.
Fish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Fish has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Fish there.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fish wants to pass to mount but Ortiz is defending the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fish blocks the strikes from Ortiz.

Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fish lands a nice short elbow.
Ortiz wants to control but Fish is keeping busy.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fish is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Fish.

Fish is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ortiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Fish.
Fish lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz pushes Fish off looking to stand but Fish dives back in and keeps control.

Fish is looking for a kimura but Ortiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fish to get the leverage.
Fish trying to pass the guard but Ortiz defending well.
Ortiz wants to control but Fish is keeping busy.
Fish lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Fish wants to work for an arm triangle but Ortiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Fish has control of the leg.

Fish is working for a kimura but Ortiz is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up.

Fish is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fish is thwarting Ortiz's attempts to control the position.
Fish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fish lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortiz trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fish seems to be working for a kimura but Ortiz defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Fish dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.
Fish gets back to half guard.

Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Ortiz trying to mount his opponent but Fish defends it.

Fish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortiz pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fish.

Fish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortiz defends well.

Fish has his foot on Ortiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.

Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.

Fish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fish has his foot on Ortiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Fish scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Albert Fish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ortiz passes into half guard.
Ortiz is looking to advance position but Fish won't allow it.
Fish is looking for a sweep. Ortiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz blocks the strikes from Fish.

Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fish works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Fish won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortiz has managed to get both his arms back between Fish's legs - danger averted.

Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz passes into half guard.

Fish actively working from the bottom here.
Fish is not content to let Ortiz control the position.
Fish misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Fish is working away.

Fish has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ortiz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ortiz!
Fish is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with the ground and pound.
Fish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortiz tries to stand but Fish is controlling his head.
Fish is looking for a sweep.
Fish throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz wants to stand but Fish has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Fish actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Fish dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ortiz misses with a shot to the body

and Fish moves into the clinch.
Fish tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Fish pulls guard effortlessly.

Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fish will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Fish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ortiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fish, up you get!
A low kick from Ortiz misses

and Fish counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz is trying to force a seperation but Fish has the dominant position.
Ortiz is trying to break free.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Fish has double underhooks.
Fish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fish jumps into guard, dragging Ortiz to the mat.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fish is proving hard to escape from.

Fish looking for a guillotine here but Ortiz defends easily.
Ortiz wants to stand but Fish is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fish is looking for a triangle but Ortiz pushes his legs off easily.
Ortiz trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Fish working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz wants to stand but Fish has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Fish is looking for a triangle here but Ortiz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Fish sneaks back into half guard.

Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Chad Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fish actively working from the bottom here.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Fish is working away.

Fish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortiz pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Albert Fish.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fish, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!