PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaki Mountain (ranked 1885 p4p, 1579 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 257 p4p, 231 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Mountain
vs
Ortega

180 cm
24
170
7 - 4 - 0

183 cm
24
174
4 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ortega has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Ortega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mountain's coaches at Jorzi GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ortega trying to control the action but Mountain is working from the bottom.
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The ground and pound from Ortega seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mountain is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega scores with punches from side control.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mountain tries to escape but Ortega is in control.
Mountain tries to improve position but can't.
Ortega trying to control the action but Mountain is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ortega goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mountain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ortega but great work by Mountain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mountain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ortega controlling the position well.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.

Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mountain pulls his head out easily.
Mountain prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mountain in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega wants to control but Mountain is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortega tries to roll over but Mountain keeps him under control.
Mountain is taking a breather. Ortega says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ortega gets full guard.
Ortega is trying to keep Mountain in close.

Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mountain passes into side control.
Ortega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega seems a little lost for a moment, as Mountain dominates the positioning.
Ortega struggling a bit here.
Ortega gets back to half guard.
Ortega has a hand on Mountain's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mountain takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ortega tries to hold on but Mountain pushes him away.
Ortega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Mountain is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mountain scores with a nice strike.
Ortega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega wants to slow Mountain down by chopping away at his legs.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Mountain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ortega just manages to avoid it.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Ortega tries to land a leg kick but Mountain saw it coming and moves away.
Noah Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ortega on the side of the head.
Ortega throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortega.
Mountain throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Mountain finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain wants to land a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega with the counter takedown but Mountain avoids it easily.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaki Mountain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ortega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mountain counters with a leg kick.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ortega misses with a body punch
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mountain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mountain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ortega shoots for a takedown but Mountain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaki Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega moves forwards but Mountain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mountain with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega misses with a low kick.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ortega swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain is looking to counter punch.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountain lands a jab to Ortega's midsection.
Mountain scores with a kick to the body.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Kaki Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mountain blocks the body kick.
Mountain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mountain connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortega moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mountain as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ortega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mountain rather than just go for the knockout.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega takes one to the side of the head.
Mountain lands with a straight right. Ortega didn't see that one coming.
Kaki Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt.
Mountain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mountain looks to land a body kick but Ortega moved away.
Mountain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mountain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Mountain drops Ortega with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ortega looks back up at him and smiles so Mountain waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Ortega is rocked!
Ortega tries to clinch but Mountain moves away
and Ortega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ortega is still on wobbly legs! Can Mountain finish him?
Mountain punishes Ortega's body with a nice straight punch.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mountain blocks a jab.
Mountain throws a solid leg kick but Ortega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mountain.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Mountain lands a body shot.
A big right from Ortega misses.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Ortega doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain stuns Ortega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Mountain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain lands with a nice body punch.
Mountain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mountain connects with a body shot that sends Ortega's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mountain.

Mountain cracks Ortega with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mountain has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ortega to stand back up!
Ortega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mountain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick lands for Mountain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain lands a really nice looking cross but Ortega seems unphased.
Mountain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ortega has time to react.
Mountain cracks Ortega with a hook to the temple - Ortega is on wobbly legs here! Mountain swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ortega falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mountain wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaki Mountain!
Kaki Mountain thanked the fans post fight for their support.