Jorge Ortiz would love to slam his knee in your face. Well, only if you were his opponent in Total Combat, one of the leading mixed martial arts competitions,
where the Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico native has been competing for the last couple of months. His attraction for full contact sports began when he attended

the University of Juarez in 1994 and joined the judo team. When the 30-year-old isn’t busting skulls on the mat, he’s practicing labor and civil law in

Mexican courtrooms. Let’s just say his opposing briefcase carriers rarely challenge Ortiz’s statements. Si TV caught up with the middleweight brawler in

between his hardcore training sessions to find out what would warrant a knee to the face. Apparently, it’s asking too many questions. Ouch!

Si TV: Growing up, were you the school bully?

Jorge Ortiz: I’ve never been one to look for fights but once someone began to bother me I wouldn’t back down.

Si TV: What are you presently competing in?

JO: I’m a part of Total Combat right now and it’ll be my second fight in the event.

I’ve [fought] in various cities in the U.S. but this is the first time I’ll fight in San Diego.

 

Si TV: Explain submission fighting for the average person.

JO: Submission fighting involves putting arms or legs in locks and things like that. It draws from classic stylings of jujitsu.

Your gear is basically a shirt and a pair of shorts. It also encompasses wrestling, grappling, jujitsu and that’s submission.

I also incorporate some kickboxing.

Si TV: What type of fighter enters Total Combat?

JO: Total Combat is one of main events over here in the States. It’s well renowned throughout the U.S. and Mexico.

Not just anybody can enter this type of event. You should have a certain type of discipline and a good record.

[Ortiz’s record is 19 wins, 3 losses, 0 draws].It’s an event that’s characterized by having the best of the best.

 

Si TV: We hear your favorite move is a knee to the face.

JO: A lot of the fights I’ve won have been through a knee to the face. I’ve knocked out most of my opponents like that.

I’ve had the opportunity to fight with American fighters who specialize in grappling takedowns so I try maintaining my fights on foot.

In turn I can use knees, kicks and anything else I can use.

Si TV: Using your knees like that can’t be a good thing for your bones.

JO: Last year both of my knees were operated on. First my right knee and then my left one in December. Thank God the operations came out well.

This sport is characterized by having some pretty intense injuries. It comes with the territory. But as long as you get the proper treatment you should

be able to get back on the mat.

 
Si TV: How many people’s bones have you broken?

JO: I had a fight in Mexico where I knocked out the guy in 15 seconds with my knee. I heard afterwards that I broke his jaw.

You're always gonna to finish with a broken nose, fractured fingers. You really gotta love this ya know.

 

Si TV: As a labor law litigator do opposing lawyers pee their pants when they see you?

JO: I’m a lawyer by day and a fighter by night. All my colleagues think I’m crazy for what I do.

They don’t fear me I think but they do watch what they say.

They have always showed me respect. They never fail to do so.

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http://www.totalcombat.org