PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between O Fadda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Gurgel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with O Fadda's chin.

Fadda
vs
Gurgel

176 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
23
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Win Nutritional
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, O Fadda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Gurgel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gurgel throws a head kick that misses.
Fadda avoids the head kick by Gurgel.
Nice takedown defense from Gurgel. No joy for Fadda on that attempt.
Fadda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gurgel defends it nicely.
Fadda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gurgel sprawls well. Gurgel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fadda gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for O Fadda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fadda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gurgel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fadda somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel swings for the body but Fadda moves out of range.
Gurgel fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gurgel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fadda shoots in looking for a takedown. Gurgel tries to sprawl out of it but Fadda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gurgel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gurgel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Fadda with that takedown attempt.
Gurgel tries to clinch up but Fadda circles away and keeps his distance.
Fadda avoids the head kick by Gurgel.
Gurgel tries a head kick but it misses.
Gurgel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fadda is breathing heavily.
Fadda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gurgel delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

A head kick lands from Gurgel that sends Fadda to the canvas. Fadda tries to scramble back to his feet but Gurgel brings him back down into side control.

Fadda is rocked!

It looks like O Fadda has been cut.

Gurgel decides to stand back up.
Oh Fadda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gurgel tries to clinch up.
Gurgel tries to clinch but Fadda moves out of range.
Fadda seems to have got his legs back now.
Fadda swats away the attempt to clinch by Gurgel.
Gurgel wants to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fadda. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gurgel is looking to clinch.
Gurgel misses with a head kick.
Gurgel throws a sloppy head kick and Fadda moves out of range easily.
Gurgel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gurgel throws a right and a left that Fadda avoids nicely.

Fadda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Fadda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gurgel, who protects the arm well.
Gurgel wants to get back to his feet.
Gurgel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fadda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fadda is trying to get an arm triangle but Gurgel is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gurgel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Gurgel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on O Fadda's cut.
That's time! Fadda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gurgel slaps away a takedown attempt from Fadda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gurgel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Gurgel lands a head kick that stumbles Fadda and the fighters go to the mat.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gurgel decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fadda, up you get!
O Fadda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fadda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gurgel's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fadda is looking for a kimura but Gurgel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fadda to get the leverage.
Gurgel is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda trying to advance position but Gurgel counters by regaining guard.
Gurgel is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fadda dives into side control.
Gurgel pushes Fadda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fadda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Fadda swings around for an armbar but Gurgel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fadda's guard.

Gurgel gets to his feet - Fadda follows without any prompting.
Gurgel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pablo Gurgel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fadda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gurgel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fadda somewhat.
No joy there for Gurgel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gurgel is looking to clinch.
Gurgel throws a head kick but Fadda moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gurgel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for O Fadda. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gurgel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fadda, pushing him back against the cage.
Fadda is working for takedown but Gurgel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fadda looking for a takedown.
Fadda tries to score a body lock takedown but Gurgel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gurgel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gurgel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gurgel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fadda if he has to take too many more of those.
Gurgel throws a body punch but Fadda moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fadda is defended easily by Gurgel.
Gurgel thows a body kick. Fadda tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel misses with a head kick.

Gurgel connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Fadda to the floor! Gurgel dives in looking for the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurgel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fadda.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadda is pressing down on Gurgel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fadda managing to control the position.
Fadda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Fadda working for a triangle but Gurgel defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gurgel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Gurgel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on O Fadda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Gurgel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gurgel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fadda's head.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fadda.
Gurgel tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gurgel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fadda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Fadda is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two 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.
Gurgel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Gurgel is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Fadda off. It looks like it's working - Fadda slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Gurgel displaying calm under pressure there.
Fadda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gurgel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fadda circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fadda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fadda shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for O Fadda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fadda blocks the body kick.
Gurgel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fadda.
Pablo Gurgel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fadda misses with a takedown attempt - Gurgel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gurgel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fadda.
Gurgel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gurgel throws a sloppy head kick and Fadda moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fadda avoids the head kick by Gurgel.
Pablo Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadda dives in and grabs Gurgel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gurgel pushes down on Fadda's head and hops out.
Fadda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gurgel swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gurgel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fadda shoots in looking for a takedown. Gurgel tries to sprawl out of it but Fadda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gurgel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fadda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gurgel throws a head kick that Fadda semi-blocks.
Gurgel leaves Fadda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gurgel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fadda if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Gurgel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gurgel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Gurgel!