PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. Gomez has chosen Bad Motherfucker as his entrance music. SergiO Ortiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ortiz
vs
Gomez

188 cm
39
185 lbs
48 - 19 - 0

172 cm
28
200 lbs
15 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortiz takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Ortiz lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomez off the cage and back into range.
Gomez blocks the body kick.
Ortiz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomez in his tracks.

Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Ortiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortiz tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Ortiz back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomez's hands.
Ortiz scores with a nice right hand.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomez in his tracks.
Ortiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Ortiz tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Ortiz drives through and clinches with Gomez against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ortiz.
Gomez being controlled against the cage.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ortiz pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Ortiz has clasped his hands together around Gomez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gomez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortiz's best efforts.
Ortiz moves nicely into side control.
Gomez struggling a bit here.
Ortiz in side control, throwing shots but Gomez defends.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomez tries to improve position but can't.
Gomez regains half guard.
Ortiz controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Gomez is defending well.
Gomez trying to hold on to Ortiz's head to control him but Ortiz postures up.
Gomez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Ortiz.

Ortiz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortiz trying to control the position.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.

Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomez trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SergiO Ortiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ortiz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
SergiO Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomez doesn't seem bothered though.
SergiO Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gomez walks into a straight right hand from Ortiz.
Ortiz scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz lands with an overhand left.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Ortiz scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortiz.
SergiO Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.

Gomez looking to score a takedown here. Ortiz is defending well but Gomez drives through and ends up in Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz wants to sweep here but Gomez controlling him for the moment.
Ortiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
SergiO Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gomez trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz controlling Gomez's posture.

Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomez trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortiz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Gomez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep.
Ortiz is not content to let Gomez control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez tries to move to mount but Ortiz blocks the move with his legs.
Ortiz struggling a bit here.
Ortiz prevents Gomez from improving position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ortiz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortiz is working hard here to advance position.
Gomez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom here.
Ortiz tries to bench press Gomez off him but Gomez keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez working away.
Gomez trying to control the position but Ortiz is working away.
Gomez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SergiO Ortiz dominated that second round.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ortiz throws a head kick that misses

and Gomez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ortiz!
Ortiz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortiz is looking to regain half guard here but Gomez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ortiz is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Ortiz wants to control but Gomez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez controls the position from side control.
Gomez is continuing to stall.
Gomez trying to control the position but Ortiz is working away.

Gomez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortiz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomez working away.
The referee asks Gomez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gomez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ortiz is not content to let Gomez control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab from Ortiz does it's job there.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz connects with a crisp jab.
Ortiz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gomez ducks right into an uppercut from Ortiz.
Ortiz lands the left hand.
Ortiz throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez shoots in but Ortiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ortiz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ortiz connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortiz thumps Gomez with a low kick.
Ortiz lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Ortiz.
Gomez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
Gomez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
SergiO Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Gomez.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ortiz throws a front kick that sends Gomez stumbling back into the cage.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortiz lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ortiz does it's job there.
Ortiz scores with a punch to the head.
Ortiz misses with a body punch

and Gomez counters with a shoot takedown. Ortiz fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz controlling the position.
Gomez's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Ortiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomez won't allow Ortiz to sweep him here.
Gomez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortiz is on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SergiO Ortiz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Ortiz counters with a nice uppercut.

Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body.
Gomez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Ortiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz misses with a wild combination.
Ortiz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz scores with a spinning back kick!
Ortiz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ortiz lands a nice shot that snaps Gomez's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ortiz cracks Gomez with an open hand slap.
Ortiz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gomez takes a step back to recover.
Ortiz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ortiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomez goes for a double leg but Ortiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortiz continues to drive forward.

Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ortiz.
Gomez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ortiz with a jab.
Gomez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Ortiz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ortiz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortiz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ortiz scores with a head kick.

Gomez is rocked!
Gomez with a poor takedown
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz finish him?
SergiO Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Gomez.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ortiz. Gomez shrugs it off though.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Ortiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortiz.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz looks to land a body kick but Gomez moved away.
A lazy left from Ortiz finds it's target.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ortiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ortiz as he avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortiz.
A head kick from Ortiz lands but Gomez takes it in his stride.
Gomez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ortiz throws a one two combo.
Ortiz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ortiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ortiz.
Ortiz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ortiz fakes the leg kick and cracks Gomez in the body.
Ortiz scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

SergiO Ortiz had his way with Franco Gomez in 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. This is the final round!

Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ortiz as he jumps to the side.
Gomez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ortiz.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortiz as he connects with a hook.
Gomez moves forwards but Ortiz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Ortiz tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ortiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gomez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortiz but Ortiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Ortiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
SergiO Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Gomez.
Ortiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ortiz with a jab.
Ortiz scores with a leg kick.
Ortiz's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Ortiz scores with a spinning back kick!
Gomez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ortiz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a good cross that connects.
Ortiz lands a jab.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Ortiz circles away easily
and Ortiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
SergiO Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ortiz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gomez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortiz slowing the pace effectively.

Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz throws the kick towards the body but Gomez avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Ortiz counters with a good low kick that Gomez was not able to check.

Ortiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ortiz.
Gomez looking for a takedown.
Ortiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez trying to control the position but instead, Ortiz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gomez into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants a takedown.
Gomez is looking for a takedown.
Franco Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ortiz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ortiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
SergiO Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortiz, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:43
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:43
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... SergiO Ortiz!
SergiO Ortiz retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited SergiO Ortiz thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).