PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Kseibat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Royce Da 5'9-Boom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kseibat
vs
Ortiz

172 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ali Kseibat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ortiz has managed to clinch.

Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kseibat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kseibat fails to land the takedown.

Ortiz has Kseibat up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Kseibat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ortiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ortiz is pressed up against the cage. Kseibat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ortiz down to the mat. Ortiz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Kseibat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kseibat tries to keep at a distance but Ortiz has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kseibat breaks the clinch.
Kseibat leaves Ortiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kseibat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Kseibat moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kseibat tests Ortiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kseibat.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to clinch.
Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortiz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ortiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kseibat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortiz defends it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ortiz!
Ortiz leaves Kseibat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kseibat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kseibat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kseibat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kseibat is breathing heavily.
Kseibat shoots for a takedown but Ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kseibat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ortiz.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Kseibat tries to sprawl out of it but Ortiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kseibat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Kseibat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kseibat pushes down on Ortiz's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Kseibat's front leg but catches the back leg as Kseibat tries to avoid it.
Kseibat leaves Ortiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Kseibat moves out of range.
Kseibat avoids the head kick by Ortiz.

Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Kseibat is trying to drag Ortiz to the mat but Ortiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kseibat is trying to pull guard but Ortiz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ortiz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ortiz shoots for a takedown but Kseibat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kseibat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali Kseibat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt - Kseibat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Ali Kseibat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ortiz clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ortiz has Kseibat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kseibat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kseibat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kseibat.
Kseibat dodges the punch combination from Ortiz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kseibat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortiz.
Ortiz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Kseibat sprawls well.
Kseibat punishes Ortiz's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kseibat thows a leg kick but Ortiz checks it
and Ortiz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kseibat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortiz circles away.
Kseibat shoots in for a double leg but Ortiz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Kseibat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kseibat keeps the fight on the outside.
Kseibat swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kseibat as he avoids it easily.
Ortiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kseibat shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortiz tries to sprawl out of it but Kseibat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kseibat is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
A head kick from Ortiz lands but Kseibat takes it in his stride.
Kseibat tries a head kick but it misses.
Kseibat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Kseibat doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortiz circles away.
Horrible takedown by Kseibat or perhaps it was just good defense by Ortiz which made him look bad.
Ortiz cracks a nice hook into Kseibat's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kseibat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kseibat wants it to stay on the feet.
Kseibat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortiz tries to avoid it but Kseibat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortiz to the ground. Ortiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kseibat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kseibat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Kseibat circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kseibat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Ortiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Kseibat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ortiz looks for a takedown but Kseibat sprawls well.
Kseibat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kseibat wants it to stay on the feet.
Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Kseibat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kseibat pushes down on Ortiz's head and hops out.
Ali Kseibat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ortiz.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kseibat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortiz sprawls well. Ortiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kseibat gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kseibat circles away.
Carlos Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz leaves Kseibat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kseibat darts in and clinches Ortiz up against the cage.

Kseibat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kseibat tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ortiz moves into the clinch.

Kseibat breaks the clinch.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses

and Kseibat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Kseibat pulls guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz postures up.
Ortiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kseibat wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kseibat being controlled here, momentarily.
Kseibat manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kseibat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ortiz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kseibat thows a huge punch but Ortiz dodges it nicely.
Kseibat trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.

Ortiz kicks off Kseibat and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kseibat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortiz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kseibat shoots in and drives through. Ortiz sprawls well.
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Kseibat sprawls well.
Kseibat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kseibat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortiz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kseibat stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortiz. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kseibat as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ali Kseibat.
I think Ortiz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ortiz!
Carlos Ortiz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.