Coyotile 26:Ortiz vs Gomez PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheech Marin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cheech Marin enters the cage!

Junior
vs
Marin

151 cm
24
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
28
171 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheech Marin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marin keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Marin is looking to clinch but Junior is avoiding it.
Junior darts in looking for a takedown but Marin gets double underhooks and turns Junior into the cage.
Junior wants to stall.

Marin manages to pull guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Junior's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Marin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries to advance to mount but Marin denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marin can't do much from the bottom here.

Junior has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Marin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Junior working hard to break the clinch.
Junior is trying to break free.

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.

Marin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Junior clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Marin is trying to stick to Junior's back but Junior is turning into Marin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Junior.
Junior trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marin's guard.
Junior wants to control from the top but Marin keeps moving.
Marin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marin wants to stand and escape but Junior is having none of it.
Junior could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marin working a defensive guard here.
Junior wanted to stand there but Marin had control of the position.
Marin looking to control.
Marin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Marin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Junior looking to stall.
Junior tries to pull guard but Marin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Junior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheech Marin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marin misses with a wild combination.

Junior shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior showed some decent athleticism there.
Marin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junior escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marin tries to close the distance and clinch but Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Junior prevents Marin from improving his position.

Junior looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marin is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior prevents Marin from improving his position.

Junior decides to stand and escape the position.
Marin tries to land a leg kick but Junior saw it coming and moves away.
Mario Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior.
Marin gets back to half guard.
Marin is not content to let Junior control the position.
Junior sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marin defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marin trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marin tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior swats away the attempt to clinch by Marin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Marin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Junior dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Marin shoots in but Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.

Junior darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Junior wants to control but Marin is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junior gets to his feet - Marin follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marin is looking to clinch.

Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marin on his heels. He'll look to pass Marin's guard now, I'm sure.
Junior slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Marin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior defends it easily.
Marin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior stopping the sweep attempt from Marin.
Marin is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
Marin wants to control the position but Junior says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Marin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Junior is working away from the top position though.
Junior wants to pass to mount but Marin is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior content to control rather than advance.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marin can do to turn this around?
Junior goes for a double leg but Marin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marin continues to drive forward.
Marin avoiding damage.
Marin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marin wants to stall.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Marin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

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.
Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Marin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior shoots for a takedown but Marin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marin looking to score a takedown here. Junior is defending well but Marin drives through and ends up in Junior's guard.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Marin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 Mario Junior.
I think Junior 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Junior!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shrab Kabovik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriano Auzier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kabovik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nazareth-Hair of the Dog. Auzier has chosen Champion it's Back! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kabovik
vs
Auzier

179 cm
27
158 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

175 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shrab Kabovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Auzier!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kabovik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kabovik is trying to keep Auzier in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Auzier slips nicely into half guard.

Auzier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Auzier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kabovik sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Auzier prevents Kabovik from improving his position.
Kabovik is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kabovik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Auzier on the ground.

Auzier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Auzier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kabovik tries to get to full guard but Auzier has control of the leg.

Auzier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Auzier is trying to work for a kimura but Kabovik is defending well.

Auzier in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kabovik tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Auzier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adriano Auzier!
Adriano Auzier looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Agradeço a Galera ! Obrigado por tudo!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joanna Piechocka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salam Abdulrahim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piechocka comes to the cage accompanied by Kill YOU !!!. Abdulrahim has chosen Brand Nubian - Allah U Akbar as his entrance music. Salam Abdulrahim is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Piechocka
vs
Abdulrahim

174 cm
26
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

165 cm
23
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joanna Piechocka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salam Abdulrahim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulrahim fails with the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a left to the body.
Abdulrahim misses with a takedown
and Piechocka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abdulrahim shoots in but no luck this time.
Joanna Piechocka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salam Abdulrahim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulrahim has his takedown stuffed
and Piechocka counters with a straight right hand.
Piechocka falls off balance throwing a combination

and Abdulrahim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Piechocka!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulrahim working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Piechocka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Abdulrahim tries to advance position but instead Piechocka slips a leg back in to half guard.
Piechocka won't allow Abdulrahim to pass to mount.

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.

Abdulrahim is looking for a kimura here.
Abdulrahim prevents Piechocka from standing back up.
Abdulrahim stalling away here and it's allowed Piechocka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Piechocka pulls Abdulrahim in close to prevent any damage.
Abdulrahim wants to control from the top but Piechocka keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrahim preventing the sweep.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Piechocka throws a right hand that Abdulrahim ducks under and follows up with a left that Abdulrahim also avoids with ease.

Abdulrahim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Piechocka to the ground. Abdulrahim is now in Piechocka's guard.
Abdulrahim wants to control from the top but Piechocka keeps moving.
Piechocka keeping full guard, as Abdulrahim tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piechocka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdulrahim is controlling him.
Abdulrahim pushing down on Piechocka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Piechocka wants to get back to his feet.
Piechocka won't allow Abdulrahim to pass to mount.
Abdulrahim stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piechocka won't allow Abdulrahim to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salam Abdulrahim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Piechocka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdulrahim shoots in and drives through. Piechocka sprawls well.
Piechocka throws a sloppy head kick and Abdulrahim moves out of range easily.
Abdulrahim misses with a takedown attempt
and Piechocka counters with an outside leg kick.
Abdulrahim checks a low kick from Piechocka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulrahim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Joanna Piechocka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salam Abdulrahim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piechocka misses with a head kick.
Piechocka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdulrahim has his takedown stuffed
and Piechocka counters with a three punch combo that has Abdulrahim backing up. Abdulrahim nods at Piechocka to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Piechocka scores with a four punch combination!
Salam Abdulrahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdulrahim shoots in for a takedown but Piechocka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdulrahim misses with a takedown
and Piechocka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abdulrahim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piechocka wants to control but Abdulrahim postures up.
Abdulrahim has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piechocka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Piechocka is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salam Abdulrahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abdulrahim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Piechocka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Piechocka wants to control but Abdulrahim is having none of it.
Piechocka is trying to escape the mount.
Abdulrahim landing strikes from the mount and Piechocka is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdulrahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Piechocka is looking to escape.
Abdulrahim content just to control the position here.
Piechocka tries to lock up and control but Abdulrahim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abdulrahim tries to control but Piechocka wriggling away.
Abdulrahim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piechocka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joanna Piechocka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Abdulrahim fails with a takedown attempt.
Piechocka fails to land with a series of punches.
Abdulrahim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piechocka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulrahim with a poor takedown
and Piechocka counters with a head kick. That will keep Abdulrahim thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Joanna Piechocka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salam Abdulrahim.
Abdulrahim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Piechocka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdulrahim somewhat.
Abdulrahim has a takedown stuffed.
Piechocka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrahim tries for a takedown but Piechocka circles away easily
and Piechocka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Abdulrahim is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Piechocka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abdulrahim stopping the sweep attempt from Piechocka.
Piechocka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdulrahim is controlling him.
Abdulrahim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdulrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Piechocka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piechocka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abdulrahim's guard.

Abdulrahim seems keen to control Piechocka's posture.
Abdulrahim keeping moving, preventing Piechocka from controlling successfully.
Abdulrahim trying to control the position.

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.
Piechocka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abdulrahim's guard.
Piechocka trying to control but Abdulrahim is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Piechocka preventing the sweep.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joanna Piechocka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdulrahim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piechocka as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdulrahim fails with the takedown
and Piechocka counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joanna Piechocka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Piechocka 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanna Piechocka!
Joanna Piechocka opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pit Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies comes to the cage accompanied by Condemned 84 - Face the agression. Antonio Braga will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mies
vs
Braga

173 cm
28
186 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

191 cm
27
186 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pit Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Braga!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mies fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Braga to the ground. Mies is now in Braga's guard.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Mies from controlling successfully.
Mies is really struggling to control Braga but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Braga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mies is one step ahead there.
Braga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Braga wants to stand and escape but Mies is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies passes Braga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braga is refusing to be controlled, as Mies sits in half guard.
Braga is trying to stand.
Mies is pressing down on Braga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Braga is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies prevents Braga from standing back up.

Braga actively working from the bottom here.
Braga tries to get to full guard but Mies has control of the leg.

Braga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mies pulls his head out easily.
Mies could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mies working the head and body with strikes.
Braga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mies is trying to control. Braga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mies is stalling here. Braga is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mies seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Braga has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mies manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Braga decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mies shoots in for a takedown but Braga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Braga. No joy for Mies on that attempt.
Mies throws out a loose jab but Braga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Braga or perhaps it was just good defense by Mies, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Mies as Braga shoots in.
Braga fails to land the takedown.
Pit Mies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga.
Mies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Braga shoots in and gets a takedown into Mies's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braga has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mies is proving hard to escape from.
Braga looking to sit in guard and control but Mies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mies forces his way into half guard.
Braga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mies.

Mies looking for a submission but Braga manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Mies trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
Mies tries to stand but Braga is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga is trying to control the position but Mies postures up.

Mies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braga looking to control.
Braga wants to get back to his feet but Mies passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Braga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Braga taking some punishment here, with Mies in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pit Mies will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Braga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braga somewhat.
Braga tries for a takedown but Mies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Braga feints and as Mies raises his hands in defense, Braga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Braga tries to stand but Mies is controlling from the bottom.
Mies keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Braga wants to stand but Mies has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Braga stands up from Mies's guard - Braga perhaps looking for a knockout.
Braga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt.
Pit Mies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga.
Mies misses with a straight right.
Braga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mies is fending him off so far but Braga persists. Nope, Mies circles away and we're back to standing.
Mies shoots in for a takedown but Braga shows good takedown defense.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt.
Pit Mies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Braga somewhat.
Braga is breathing heavily.
Braga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mies tries to avoid it but Braga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mies to the ground. Mies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Braga.
Mies throws a low kick but Braga avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mies feints and as Braga raises his hands in defense, Mies changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mies showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Braga looking for a guillotine here but Mies defends easily.
Mies is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Braga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mies has picked Braga up and slammed him! Braga can't keep hold of the triangle and Mies manages to pass to side control!
Mies landing strikes.
Mies trying to control the position but Braga is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mies decides to stand back up. Mies steps back and let's Braga get back to his feet.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt.
Mies tries to bum rush Braga with a series of wild strikes but Braga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mies throws a right hand that misses

and Braga counters with a single leg into guard. Mies didn't expect that.
Braga stops Mies from standing up.
Mies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mies wants to sweep here but Braga controlling him for the moment.
Braga wants to control from the top but Mies keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Braga stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pit Mies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Braga.
Braga darts in looking for a takedown but Mies gets double underhooks and turns Braga into the cage.
Braga trying to stall but Mies improves his position.
Braga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mies is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mies blocks an uppercut.

Mies jumps into guard, dragging Braga to the mat.
Mies has a closed guard, preventing Braga from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braga being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Mies dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Braga swivels and escapes.
No luck for Braga with that takedown attempt.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt.
Mies looks to throw the jab but Braga is out of range.
A big left from Mies misses.
Braga dives in and grabs Mies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mies pushes down on Braga's head and hops out.
Pit Mies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Braga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mies tries to avoid it but Braga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mies to the ground. Mies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Braga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braga stuffs the takedown.
Pit Mies is winning the standup battle so far.
Braga fails with the takedown

and Mies counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mies drops down looking for an ankle pick but Braga pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies works over Braga's head and body with a nice combination.

Mies feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Mies from controlling successfully.

Braga is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mies throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Braga's body to avoid the submission. Braga has instead reached around Mies's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Braga arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Braga!
Antonio Braga was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Pit Mies had this to say: 'I will be back stronger!'.

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Main event

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).

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