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Event:
Angry Birds War 26
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mikhailov gets caught flat footed, as Ortz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikhailov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ortz passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ortz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikhailov, who protects the arm well.
Mikhailov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ortz is looking for a kimura here.
Mikhailov is pressing down on Ortz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortz trying to move into half guard but instead Mikhailov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Ortz keeps moving. #T1#
Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Ortz is refusing to be controlled, as Mikhailov sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ortz looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ortz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mikhailov pulls his head out easily.
Mikhailov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mikhailov working the ground and pound effectively.
Mikhailov looking to control but Ortz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Mikhailov wants to take Ortz's back but he can't do it this time.
Mikhailov looking to control but Ortz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mikhailov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ortz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mikhailov is pressing down on Ortz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortz is holding on for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortz trying to control but Mikhailov postures up.
#SUB#
Mikhailov is working for a kimura but Ortz is defending it quite comfortably.
Ortz is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov prevents Ortz from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Mikhailov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ortz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikhailov's half guard.
Ortz moves into full mount! Mikhailov won't be happy about that!
Mikhailov is working to get back to half guard.
Ortz fails to advance to Mikhailov's back.
Ortz scoring with strikes but Mikhailov is staying in there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov tries to lock up and control but Ortz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ortz quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ortz but it's paid off an Mikhailov is forced to tap! Nice work by Ortz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Ortz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Keijo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ortz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keijo.
Brutaali Keijo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Keijo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ortz doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Stephen Ortz has been cut.
Ortz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Keijo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keijo cracks Ortz with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Keijo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keijo.
Keijo lands a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keijo - that will leave a mark!
Keijo throws a lazy right hand but Ortz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Keijo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ortz doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Ortz is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortz closes the distance and clinches up with Keijo, looking for a takedown. Ortz pushes Keijo against the cage but Keijo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Ortz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Ortz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Keijo!
Ortz seems to have got his legs back now.
Keijo tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Keijo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Keijo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortz pulls his head out easily.
Ortz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keijo keeps working.
Keijo trying to hold on to Ortz's head to control him but Ortz postures up.
Ortz wants to pass to mount but Keijo is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keijo trying to control here.
Ortz trying to pass the guard but Keijo defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ortz trying to control from Keijo's half guard. Keijo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Keijo keeping moving, preventing Ortz from controlling successfully.
Ortz wants to pass the guard but Keijo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Keijo working for a triangle but Ortz defends it easily.
Ortz trying to control but Keijo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ortz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keijo keeping full guard, as Ortz tries to pass.
Keijo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Keijo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Keijo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortz tries to free his leg and advance position but Keijo is retaining full guard. #T4#
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.
Ortz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Keijo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keijo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortz is working away from the top position though.
Ortz is pressing down on Keijo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keijo is holding on for now.
Keijo is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ortz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keijo defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Keijo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Ortz's cut.
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.
#R2#
Keijo misses with a double jab.
Keijo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Ortz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keijo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keijo moves into full guard.
Stephen Ortz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keijo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keijo controls Ortz momentarily but Ortz frees himself.
Ortz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ortz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keijo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ortz trying to control the action but Keijo is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Ortz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keijo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ortz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ortz tries for a kimura but Keijo is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keijo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ortz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keijo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Keijo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortz defends well.
Keijo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Keijo works over Ortz with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Keijo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortz can't keep his opponent in guard - Keijo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortz taking some punishment here, with Keijo in his half guard.
Ortz has hold of Keijo's hands but Keijo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Keijo passes to side control.
Keijo is looking to take a break and control but Ortz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keijo working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Keijo wants to control but Ortz is keeping him busy.
Keijo advances to mount.
Keijo landing strikes from the mount and Ortz is in trouble!
Keijo with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keijo controlling from mount.
Keijo avoids the attempt from Ortz to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Keijo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen Ortz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Keijo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keijo tries to score with a low kick but Ortz moves his leg out of the way.
Ortz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Keijo jabs at Ortz's body.#KD2#
Keijo sends Ortz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Keijo is motioning to the referee to let Ortz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#TD#
Ortz shoots in and bounces Keijo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ortz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keijo on the ground.
Keijo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortz controls the pace.#SUB2#
Keijo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keijo is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Keijo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortz has momentary wrist control but Keijo slips an elbow through the middle.
Keijo postures up and lands a big shot to Ortz's brow.
Keijo trying to control but Ortz is working from the bottom.
Keijo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB#
Ortz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keijo defends well.
Keijo trying to control but Ortz is working from the bottom.
Keijo passes Ortz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ortz taking some punishment here, with Keijo in his half guard. #SUB2#
Keijo is looking for a kimura here.
Ortz trying to control but Keijo postures up.
#T3#
Ortz is refusing to be controlled, as Keijo sits in half guard.
Ortz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keijo is working away from the top position though.
Keijo is keen to just control but Ortz is a slippery customer.
Keijo prevents Ortz from improving his position.
Ortz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ortz tries to get to full guard but Keijo has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortz is looking to control Keijo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortz avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keijo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortz has a takedown stuffed.
Keijo throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Keijo misses.
Ortz feinted with a counter takedown.
Keijo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice cross by Keijo.
Stephen Ortz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brutaali Keijo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keijo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keijo wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutaali Keijo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keijo 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutaali Keijo!
After winning the bout, Brutaali Keijo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 12
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Scott scores with a jab. Ortz acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Stephen Ortz has been cut.
Ortz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scott feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ortz crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Logan Scott!
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Event:
Angry Birds War - First Blood
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Gatti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ortz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gatti is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Gatti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Ortz with the active half guard here but Gatti passes nicely into side control.#T1#
Ortz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gatti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortz.
Ortz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ortz content to control rather than advance.
Gatti tries to roll over but Ortz keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Ortz is looking for a kimura but Gatti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ortz to get the leverage.
Ortz wants to pass the guard but Gatti is defending well.
Gatti tries to get to full guard but Ortz has control of the leg.
Ortz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gatti wants to control but Ortz is keeping busy.
Ortz wants to control but Gatti is keeping him busy.
Ortz prevents Gatti from improving his position.
Gatti keeping control of the position. #T3#
Ortz moves nicely into side control.
Gatti gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gatti is looking to improve his position but Ortz isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Ortz.
Ortz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gatti hang on?
Gatti working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Ortz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gatti can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4#
Ortz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ortz trying to control but Gatti is having none of it. #SUB#
Ortz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gatti is surviving well by controlling Ortz's body position as best he can.
Gatti wants to control but Ortz is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortz wants to control the pace but Gatti is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Ortz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gatti tries for a takedown but Ortz circles away easily
and Ortz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stephen Ortz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gatti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gatti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortz swivels and escapes.
Ortz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stephen Ortz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Gatti.#TD#
Ortz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ortz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortz advances position into side control!
Ortz wants to control for a moment but Gatti uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Gatti is refusing to be controlled, as Ortz sits in half guard.
Ortz moves nicely into side control.
Gatti stops Ortz from passing to mount.
Gatti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortz's best efforts.
Ortz throwing shots but Gatti is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ortz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gatti is in trouble now - Ortz has advanced to mount!
Gatti is desperately trying to improve his position but Ortz has a good base and remains in mount.
Ortz landing strikes from the mount.
Ortz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ortz avoids the attempt from Gatti to control.
Stephen Ortz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortz breaks from Gatti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gatti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Gatti working to try and regain half guard.
Ortz wants to control but Gatti has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gatti tries to roll over but Ortz keeps him under control.
Ortz is trying to control. Gatti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatti gets full guard.
Ortz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Gatti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ortz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatti is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Gatti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Ortz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ortz scores with a hook to the body. Gatti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortz.
Gatti fails with the takedown
and Ortz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jab from Ortz.
Ortz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Gatti fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ortz to the ground. Gatti is now in Ortz's guard.#ES#
Ortz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gatti has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gatti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatti is working for takedown but Ortz is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Ortz has picked Gatti up - he's going for a ride! Ortz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ortz is thwarting Gatti's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ortz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Ortz trying to control from half guard but Gatti is working away. #SUB#
Ortz is trying to work for a kimura but Gatti is defending well.
Ortz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatti can do to turn this around?
Gatti wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gatti missing with punches from the bottom.
Gatti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortz.
Gatti is staying active underneath Ortz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gatti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gatti is defending against the submission attempts here by Ortz.
#SUB#
Ortz is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Gatti trying to control but Ortz postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gatti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortz sprawls well. Ortz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gatti gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephen Ortz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Gatti.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gatti is defended easily by Ortz.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gatti shoots and misses
and Ortz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gatti.
Gatti darts in looking for a takedown but Ortz gets double underhooks and turns Gatti into the cage.
Ortz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gatti enables Ortz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gatti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Gatti throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ortz escapes and throws Gatti's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gatti is not content to let Ortz control the position.
Alphonso Gatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Ortz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortz moves into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Ortz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ortz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Ortz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Preston tries to clinch up.#CL#
Preston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortz, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ortz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Ortz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Preston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Preston has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Preston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Preston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Preston's guard. #REVB#
Ortz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ortz wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
Ortz postures up in Preston's guard and throws a big left but Preston blocks it. #T1#
Ortz wants to pass the guard but Preston is keeping the position.
Preston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortz on the ground.
Preston wants to improve his position but instead Ortz has moved into half guard.
Preston could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Ortz seems to be looking for submissions.
Preston tries to roll over but Ortz keeps him under control.
Ortz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Preston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Preston haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ortz drops an elbow to the side of Preston's head. #T2#
Preston is looking to improve his position.
Preston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Preston trying to hold on to Ortz's head to control him but Ortz postures up.
Ortz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortz wants to free his trapped foot but Preston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ortz is thwarting Preston's attempts to control the position.
Ortz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ortz is pressing down on Preston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Preston is holding on for now.
Ortz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ortz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#
It looks like Patricia Preston has been cut.
Ortz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Preston won't allow Ortz to pass to mount. #T4#
Ortz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Preston is trying to maintain the position but Ortz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ortz is working for a kimura but Preston is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Ortz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ortz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Preston has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Ortz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patricia Preston's cut.
That's time! Preston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ortz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortz circles away.
Ortz misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Ortz closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Preston's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Ortz has Preston pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ortz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Preston tumbling to the mat - Ortz dives into Preston's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ortz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Preston keeping full guard, as Ortz tries to pass.
Preston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Preston controls Ortz momentarily but Ortz frees himself.
Preston is looking to stand up but Ortz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortz forces his way into half guard.
Ortz works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Ortz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ortz lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Check out the look on Ortz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ortz trying to control the action but Preston is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ortz is trying to get an arm triangle but Preston is defending well.
Ortz wants to control but Preston is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ortz landing strikes. #SUB2#
Ortz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ortz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Preston tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Ortz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patricia Preston's cut.
That's time! Preston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ortz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Preston!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ortz tries to advance to mount but Preston denies him. #SUB2#
Ortz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Ortz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Preston is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Ortz landing a few strikes.
Ortz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ortz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Preston is trying to escape and Ortz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Preston is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ortz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Ortz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Stafford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Ortz moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ortz lands a takedown into guard.
Stafford really is a fat lump.
Stafford keeping full guard, as Ortz tries to pass.
Stafford keeping moving, preventing Ortz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortz is pushing down on Stafford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stafford is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ortz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ortz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Stafford working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Ortz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stafford is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stafford and Ortz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ortz wants to take a breather but Stafford manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ortz.
Stafford working a defensive guard here.
Ortz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stafford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stafford is looking to stand up but Ortz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ortz tries to free his leg and advance position but Stafford is retaining full guard.
Ortz passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ortz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stafford is just riding it out for now. Ortz eventually gives up the hold.
Stafford tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stafford manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ortz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortz wants to control from the top but Stafford keeps moving.
Ortz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stafford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Stafford misses with a double jab.
Ortz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ortz misses with a hook. Stafford ducked under it nicely.
Stafford slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ortz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Ortz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stafford manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stafford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Ortz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ortz misses with a wild combination.
Mickey Stafford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stafford loads up on a big right hand but Ortz slips the punch.#TD2#
Ortz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stafford quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Ortz wants to work for an arm triangle but Stafford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Stafford is defending against the submission attempts here by Ortz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stafford is defending against the submission attempts here by Ortz.
#T1#
Ortz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stephen Ortz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ortz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stafford has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stafford!
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Ortz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stafford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Ortz working for a triangle but Stafford defends it easily.
#SU#
Stafford stands and steps away. Ortz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stafford misses with the combination.
Ortz dodges the punch combination from Stafford.
#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortz.
Stafford is not content to let Ortz control the position.
Ortz advances to full mount.
Ortz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stafford is looking to escape.
Ortz unloading with bombs!#T4#
Ortz working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Stafford slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
#SUB2#
Ortz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stafford still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stafford has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Stafford looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ortz is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stafford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortz struggling a bit here.
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 Mickey Stafford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stafford.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ortz! But no joy.
Ortz is looking to clinch but Stafford is avoiding it.
Ortz closes the distance and clinches up with Stafford, looking for a takedown. Ortz pushes Stafford against the cage but Stafford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stafford throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Ortz counters by moving into the clinch.
Stafford is trying to break the clinch but Ortz is controlling him.
Ortz tries for a takedown but Stafford manages to get underhooks.
Ortz tries for a takedown but Stafford manages to get underhooks.
Mickey Stafford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Ortz.#BC#
Stafford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ortz counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Stafford is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ortz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ortz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Ortz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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!
Stafford pulls Ortz in to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Stafford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ortz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stafford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortz.
Ortz wants to pass the guard but Stafford is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stafford keeping moving, preventing Ortz from controlling successfully.
Ortz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stafford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stafford looking to control.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stafford being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ortz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stafford quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Ortz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ortz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB2#
Ortz trying to work for an americana but Stafford has managed to regain full guard.
Stafford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stafford wants to get back to his feet but Ortz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stafford is trying to control the position but Ortz postures up.
Ortz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortz wants to control from the top but Stafford keeps moving.
Ortz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stafford haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stafford controls Ortz momentarily but Ortz frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortz works over Stafford's head and body with a nice combination.
Stafford misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Stafford gets caught napping as Ortz dives in and scores a takedown. Stafford manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Ortz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Ortz!
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Event:
4Kings . 006
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortz as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Ortz moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ortz is trying to trip Vattalles. He has hold of a leg but Vattalles is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ortz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vattalles wants to sweep here but Ortz controlling him for the moment.
Ortz trying to control but Vattalles is working from the bottom.
Ortz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vattalles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vattalles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vattalles is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ortz is looking to pass into half guard but Vattalles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vattalles is in guard.#REVR#
Vattalles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortz keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortz is trying to keep Vattalles in close.
Vattalles trying to control but Ortz is working from the bottom.
Vattalles tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ortz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vattalles passes into side control.
Vattalles grinds an elbow into Ortz's temple. #T2#
Ortz tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Vattalles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ortz regains half guard.
Ortz is looking for a sweep. Vattalles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vattalles works his way into full mount!
Vattalles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ortz is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Vattalles controlling from the full mount.
Vattalles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ortz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vattalles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vattalles raining down shots from the mount!
Vattalles trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Vattalles working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Vattalles looking to control but Ortz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vattalles controlling his opponent.
Ortz is trying desperately to improve position.
Vattalles trying to control but Ortz is having none of it.
Vattalles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortz wants to hold on but Vattalles pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mee Vattalles dominated that round.
That's time! Vattalles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Vattalles dives in and scores a takedown into Ortz's guard.
Vattalles wants to control from the top but Ortz keeps moving.
Vattalles tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortz is retaining full guard.
Vattalles throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortz keeping full guard, as Vattalles tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ortz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vattalles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vattalles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vattalles trying to control but Ortz is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Ortz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vattalles defends it easily.
Vattalles preventing the sweep.
Ortz working a defensive guard but Vattalles manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vattalles is putting a hurting on Ortz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ortz trying to remain calm as Vattalles controls from the top position.#SUB#
Vattalles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vattalles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortz can do to turn this around?
Ortz is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Vattalles trying to control the action but Ortz is working from the bottom.
Ortz on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Vattalles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vattalles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vattalles scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vattalles in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vattalles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortz keeps working.
Mee Vattalles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Vattalles advances nicely into full mount.
Vattalles looking to control but Ortz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vattalles lands a heavy elbow.
Ortz is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Vattalles is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Ortz is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mee Vattalles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stokes. #ES2#
Ortz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Stokes gets caught napping as Ortz dives in and scores a takedown. Stokes manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortz working some strikes from top position.
Ortz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stokes is keeping the position for now.
Ortz lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stokes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ortz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stokes's guard. #T1#
Ortz is pressing down on Stokes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stokes is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ortz maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stokes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ortz has cracked it and Stokes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ortz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stephen Ortz!
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