PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Valentine (ranked 1356 p4p, 1842 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 178 p4p, 243 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Valentine
vs
Ortega

174 cm
28
172
10 - 9 - 0

183 cm
28
174
9 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine swings for the body but Ortega moves out of range.
A jab from Ortega misses.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses.
Ortega feints the counter takedown.
Lou Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Valentine lands with a slapping head kick.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valentine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
Ortega blocks the body kick.

Ortega gets a double leg takedown into Valentine's guard.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Valentine's brow.

Ortega has gone for a leg lock! Valentine slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ortega's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Valentine's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortega has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
Valentine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valentine 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.
Ortega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valentine.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Valentine won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses.
Ortega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Valentine postures up in Ortega's guard and throws a big left but Ortega blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega is pulling down on Valentine's head. It's preventing any offense from Valentine, at least for the moment.
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.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
Ortega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valentine manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to keep Ortega in close.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Valentine 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.
Ortega looking to pass the guard.
Ortega works over Valentine with some ground and pound from guard.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.

Valentine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Ortega must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega controlling from the top position.
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Ortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ortega passes into half guard.
Ortega tries to pass to full mount but Valentine defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ortega is working for a kimura but Valentine is defending it quite comfortably.
Valentine works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Valentine 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.
Ortega connects with a couple of short punches.
Valentine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortega is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega is in close to Valentine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ortega chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Noah Ortega will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ortega throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine with a jab.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Valentine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Ortega sees it coming and moves out of range.

Valentine has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.

Ortega lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Ortega working Valentine over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valentine is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Valentine wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy.
Ortega landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega is keen to just control but Valentine is a slippery customer.

Valentine is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ortega is tapping! Great win for Valentine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lou Valentine!
After the fight, Lou Valentine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.