PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Hansen (ranked 6068 p4p, 688 weight class) and Denis Ortiz (ranked 23761 p4p, 849 weight class). Alan Hansen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hansen
vs
Ortiz

190 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denis Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen lands with an overhand left.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hansen pushes Ortiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hansen pushes Ortiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hansen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hansen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alan Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.
Ortiz takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen takes one to the side of the head.
Hansen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Ortiz gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hansen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortiz looks winded!
Hansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands with a left to the head.
Hansen is struggling to control the position.
Hansen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hansen digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hansen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hansen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hansen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short body shot lands from Hansen as the two fighters clinch.
Ortiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hansen stalling.
Ortiz tries to stall but Hansen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hansen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hansen blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
A shot in the inside from Hansen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hansen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hansen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hansen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Hansen blocking some punches.
Ortiz is struggling to control the position.
Ortiz taking a breather.
Hansen lands a right hand.
Hansen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike.
Hansen lands a left hand.
Hansen is working Ortiz over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hansen.
Hansen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortiz up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hansen.
A bit of stalling here from Hansen.
Ortiz tries to circle away but Hansen has him pinned against the cage.
Ortiz being controlled against the cage.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Hansen - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Hansen.
Hansen slowing the pace effectively.
Ortiz tries to land a knee to the head but Hansen blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hansen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hansen.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hansen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hansen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hansen stalling.
Hansen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hansen is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Hansen.
Ortiz tries to move into range but Hansen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Hansen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hansen scores with a punch to the head.

Ortiz darts in and clinches Hansen up against the cage.
Hansen lands with a light punch inside.
Hansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Hansen stalling against the cage.
Hansen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hansen has Ortiz pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hansen presses Ortiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Ortiz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz feints the counter takedown.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
Hansen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Hansen drives through with a takedown into Ortiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen wanted to stand there but Ortiz had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ortiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hansen defends it easily.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortiz on the ground.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Hansen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ortiz is proving hard to escape from.
Ortiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hansen manages to get himself to full guard.

Hansen wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position.

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.

Ortiz stands up and waves to Hansen to follow him.

Hansen tries to keep at a distance but Ortiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz slows down the pace here.
Hansen prevents Ortiz from breaking the clinch.
Hansen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
Hansen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Hansen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hansen taking a breather.
A short right from Hansen.

Ortiz pulls Hansen into guard.
Ortiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hansen wants to stand but Ortiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ortiz pulls Hansen in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to stand but Ortiz is controlling from the bottom.
Ortiz wants to stand but Hansen is controlling the position.
Ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortiz blocks a jab.
Ortiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen dips to his left and cracks Ortiz with an uppercut!
Hansen lands an overhand right.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Hansen scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Hansen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hansen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Hansen scores with a hook to the body.
Hansen gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hansen.
Hansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortizs head.
Ortiz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hansen after a bit of a struggle.
Alan Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Ortiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hansen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ortiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hansen lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen lands a body punch.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hansen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hansen leaning against his opponent.
Alan Hansen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hansen has Ortiz pressed against the cage.
Hansen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ortiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hansen lands a body shot.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Hansen - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Hansen as the two fighters clinch.
Hansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hansen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Hansen won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Hansen.

Ortiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Hansen.
Hansen prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Hansen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Hansen.
Hansen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hansen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Ortiz takes a shot to the head.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hansen to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hansen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen leaning against his opponent.
Hansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hansen lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hansen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hansen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortiz tries to break free but Hansen pushes him back against the cage.
Hansen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortiz or not.
Hansen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Hansen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Hansen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hansen lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hansen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hansen as the two fighters clinch.
Hansen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz wants to break free but Hansen has control.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Hansen.
Alan Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen avoiding damage.
Hansen lands a body punch.
Hansen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hansen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Denis Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Hansen!
Alan Hansen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.