PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh hoschecjk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Gonzalez Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

hoschecjk
vs
Gonzalez Ortega

199 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Win Nutritional - proof of quality
Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh hoschecjk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Gonzalez Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez Ortega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gonzalez Ortega fails in his attempt to clinch.

hoschecjk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gonzalez Ortega!

hoschecjk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

hoschecjk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gonzalez Ortega is on top in guard.

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

hoschecjk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

hoschecjk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gonzalez Ortega passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez Ortega working over hoschecjk with some ground and pound. hoschecjk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
hoschecjk tries to roll over but Gonzalez Ortega keeps him under control.
Gonzalez Ortega is trying to control the action in half guard but hoschecjk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Gonzalez Ortega is looking for a kimura here.
hoschecjk is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
hoschecjk trying to control from the bottom.

Gonzalez Ortega is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Gonzalez Ortega drives through and clinches with hoschecjk against the cage.
hoschecjk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzalez Ortega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Gonzalez Ortega pulls guard successfully.
hoschecjk looking to sit in guard and control but Gonzalez Ortega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
hoschecjk controls Gonzalez Ortega momentarily but Gonzalez Ortega frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

hoschecjk has his foot on Gonzalez Ortega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez Ortega works his way back into a safe position though.
hoschecjk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

hoschecjk seems to be looking for submissions.
hoschecjk wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez Ortega is defending the position.

hoschecjk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

hoschecjk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzalez Ortega defends it well.
hoschecjk is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzalez Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. hoschecjk is working away from the top position though.

hoschecjk wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez Ortega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

hoschecjk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
hoschecjk thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gonzalez Ortega to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gonzalez Ortega stuffs the takedown attempt from hoschecjk. hoschecjk gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonzalez Ortega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from hoschecjk.
hoschecjk fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh hoschecjk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
hoschecjk stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez Ortega. Gonzalez Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
hoschecjk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez Ortega counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Josh hoschecjk has been cut.
Josh hoschecjk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez Ortega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and hoschecjk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gonzalez Ortega keeping moving, preventing hoschecjk from controlling successfully.
hoschecjk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez Ortega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalez Ortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
hoschecjk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez Ortega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
hoschecjk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzalez Ortega wants to hit a switch here but hoschecjk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gonzalez Ortega there!
Gonzalez Ortega is squirming around, avoiding hoschecjk's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
hoschecjk fails to advance to Gonzalez Ortega's back.
hoschecjk unloads with some shots from mount but Gonzalez Ortega bucks and avoids them well.

hoschecjk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gonzalez Ortega is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gonzalez Ortega and hoschecjk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gonzalez Ortega is looking for a sweep.

hoschecjk swings around for an armbar but Gonzalez Ortega sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into hoschecjk's guard.
hoschecjk could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez Ortega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
hoschecjk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
hoschecjk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gonzalez Ortega's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
hoschecjk wants to get back to full guard.
hoschecjk is working hard here to advance position.

Gonzalez Ortega wants to work for an arm triangle but hoschecjk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gonzalez Ortega is breathing heavily.

hoschecjk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalez Ortega pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gonzalez Ortega wants to stand up but hoschecjk is controlling the position.
hoschecjk wants to improve his position but Gonzalez Ortega is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
hoschecjk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gonzalez Ortega counters with a single leg into guard. hoschecjk didn't expect that.

hoschecjk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

hoschecjk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Gonzalez Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh hoschecjk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

hoschecjk doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gonzalez Ortega counter with a right hand.
Josh hoschecjk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
hoschecjk fails with the takedown

and Gonzalez Ortega counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
hoschecjk trying to hold on to Gonzalez Ortega's head to control him but Gonzalez Ortega postures up.
hoschecjk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

hoschecjk has an active guard here but Gonzalez Ortega has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
hoschecjk wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

hoschecjk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalez Ortega pulls his head out easily.
hoschecjk is not content to let Gonzalez Ortega control the position.

hoschecjk looking for submissions off his back.
hoschecjk is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonzalez Ortega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

hoschecjk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalez Ortega pulls his head out easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gonzalez Ortega.
hoschecjk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
hoschecjk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

hoschecjk is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez Ortega is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez Ortega manages to get to full guard.
Diego Gonzalez Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
hoschecjk won't allow Gonzalez Ortega to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez Ortega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez Ortega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from hoschecjk.
hoschecjk wants to control from the top but Gonzalez Ortega keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzalez Ortega wants to sweep but no luck.
hoschecjk trying to control but Gonzalez Ortega is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

hoschecjk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

hoschecjk tries for a kimura but Gonzalez Ortega is defending well.

hoschecjk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonzalez Ortega knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
hoschecjk wants to control but Gonzalez Ortega is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Gonzalez Ortega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez Ortega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Gonzalez Ortega!