PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Gabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortega's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Say Yes. Fernando Gabeira struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Nelson Ortega could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fernando Gabeira's chin.

Ortega
vs
Gabeira

155 cm
24
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

165 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Dissolution Fight Wear

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nelson Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Gabeira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt

and Gabeira counters by moving into the clinch.
Gabeira is working for takedown but Ortega is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gabeira has Ortega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ortega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gabeira tries to pull guard but Ortega holds him up against the cage and eventually Gabeira drops back down to his feet.
Nelson Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Gabeira.

Gabeira gets control of Ortega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gabeira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gabeira looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gabeira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortega wants to stand but Gabeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gabeira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortega wanted to stand there but Gabeira had control of the position.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabeira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Gabeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Gabeira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gabeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gabeira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.

Ortega gets to his feet. Gabeira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nelson Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega shoots for a takedown but Gabeira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortega wants to clinch.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gabeira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
Gabeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gabeira stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortega. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
Gabeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ortega.
Gabeira tries to clinch but Ortega moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortega is defended easily by Gabeira.
We've been told by Ortega's head coaches at Tenacity Elite - 17 Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Ortega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ortega gets underhooks to prevent Gabeira's takedown attempt.
Ortega misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gabeira taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ortega keeps control of Gabeira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gabeira wants a takedown.
Ortega with a knee to the head.
Ortega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gabeira is defending well.
Ortega is trying to pull guard but Gabeira has him pressed against the cage.
Gabeira is trying to pull guard but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
Gabeira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortega prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabeira takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gabeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Gabeira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gabeira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ortega tries to clinch but Gabeira is having none of it.

Ortega drives through and clinches with Gabeira against the cage.
Gabeira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ortega smiles and moves away.

Ortega clinches with his opponent.
Ortega will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gabeira up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gabeiras head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gabeira backwards.
Gabeira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortega prevents it.
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gabeira tries to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling the position.
Ortega keeps control of Gabeira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortega lands a shot to the body.
Gabeira fails to pull guard.
Nelson Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Gabeira.
Gabeira looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gabeira manages to pull guard.
Ortega is looking to work some ground and pound but Gabeira has wrist control.

Ortega decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ortega drives through and clinches with Gabeira against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ortega.

Ortega manages to break the clinch.

Ortega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gabeira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gabeira jumps guard but Ortega stands there with Gabeira around his waist. Gabeira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Gabeira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gabeira is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortega is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ortega manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gabeira trying to control here.

Ortega decides to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looks for a takedown but Gabeira sprawls well.
Gabeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortega circles away.
Gabeira circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gabeira moves into the clinch.
Gabeira fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Ortega manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ortega throws a right and a left that Gabeira avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Ortega dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ortega blocks a head kick by Gabeira.
Ortega tries to clinch but Gabeira moves out of range.
Ortega fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortega has a takedown stuffed.

Ortega takes the fight into the clinch.

Gabeira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ortega regains guard.

Gabeira drops back looking for a leg! Ortega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortega manages to kick Gabeira off! Gabeira jumps back into Ortega's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ortega tries to strike from the bottom.
Ortega wants to get back to his feet but Gabeira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gabeira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ortega's head.

Ortega is looking for a triangle but Gabeira pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fernando Gabeira has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gabeira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortega swivels and escapes.
Ortega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gabeira throws the kick towards the body but Ortega avoids it.

That's two 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.
Ortega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ortega. No joy for Gabeira on that attempt.
Gabeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gabeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gabeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Ortega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gabeira.
Nelson Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Gabeira.

Gabeira shoots in and bounces Ortega off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ortega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gabeira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.
Gabeira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson Ortega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ortega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gabeira defending well though.
Ortega tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gabeira controls his leg.
Ortega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gabeira defending well though.

That's four 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ortega is stalling here. Gabeira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ortega seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gabeira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ortega is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gabeira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ortega takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega is trying to improve his position.
Fernando Gabeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortega manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Gabeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Ortega!
Nelson Ortega 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.