PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes into the arena with United Booty Foundation blaring out of the sound system. Lorenzo Ortiz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gordon
vs
Ortiz

190 cm
33
217 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

189 cm
26
206 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

Instinct
Machine

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darby Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a chopping leg kick but Ortiz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Gordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ortiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortiz is retaining full guard.
Ortiz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Las Vegas Fitness Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Gordon slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon looks to land a strike but Ortiz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gordon.
Ortiz being controlled here, momentarily.
Gordon trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses. Ortiz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gordon's guard. Nice move by Ortiz!

Ortiz stops Gordon from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortiz manages to get himself to full guard.

Gordon is fighting to break Ortiz's control of his arms but Ortiz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Gordon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gordon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ortiz blocks the body kick.
Gordon lands a really nice looking cross but Ortiz seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Gordon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gordon.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Gordon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ortiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ortiz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lorenzo Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
Ortiz misses with a looping left.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gordon has time to react.
Ortiz throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes one to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ortiz.
A cross from Gordon lands.
Gordon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortiz.
Gordon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gordon.
Gordon cracks Ortiz with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortiz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gordon's head.
Ortiz lands a leg kick that knocks Gordon off balance momentarily.
Gordon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gordon throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
It seemed like Ortiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Gordon misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gordon looking to score a takedown here. Ortiz is defending well but Gordon drives through and ends up in Ortiz's guard.
Gordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Gordon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon 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.

Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Ortiz.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon sizes up Ortiz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Gordon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon with a nice cross.
Ortiz misses with a double jab.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Gordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Gordon lands but Ortiz takes it in his stride.
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortiz, as that shot connected.
Good work by Ortiz as he checks the leg kick.
Ortiz defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz lands with a slapping head kick.
Ortiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortiz there as he acknowledges the shot.

Gordon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ortiz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ortiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortiz controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortiz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortiz cracks a nice hook into Gordon's ribs.
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Ortiz is out of range.
Gordon catches Ortiz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Ortiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon lands a jab to Ortiz's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz connects with the punch.
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gordon has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gordon.
Gordon misses with a shot to the body
and Ortiz counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Gordon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gordon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz tries to land a front kick but Gordon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Gordon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Ortiz blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Ortiz misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Gordon defending well as Ortiz loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gordon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ortiz's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz keeps Gordon at a distance using the push kick.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gordon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left and a right from Ortiz both land. Nice combination.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gordon throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ortiz throws a one two combo.
Ortiz throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily.
Lorenzo Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ortiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darby Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Ortiz.
Gordon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lorenzo Ortiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ortiz cracks Gordon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gordon motions for Ortiz to come forward. Gordon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz misses with a straight right.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Gordon stalks Ortiz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ortiz's face. Ortiz staggers backwards, shaken.
Ortiz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gordon has time to react.
A combination from Ortiz does no damage.
Gordon walks into a straight right hand from Ortiz.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from Gordon.
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ortiz throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ortiz backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Gordon - just one landing.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Gordon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gordon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ortiz drops his hands momentarily and Gordon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortiz, as that shot connected.
Gordon misses with a low kick.
Gordon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ortiz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Gordon.
Ortiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortiz throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortiz sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortiz.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortiz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gordon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz scores with a jab. Gordon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Gordon is rocked!
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
Gordon throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Ortiz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gordon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortiz misses with a leg kick
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ortiz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ortiz lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gordon falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ortiz dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Ortiz!
After the big win, Lorenzo Ortiz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Machine and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.