PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Winford Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Gioino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Gioino was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ortega
vs
Gioino

216 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Winford Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Gioino!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gioino feints a jab promting Ortega to slip. Gioino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ortega slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Winford Ortega has been cut.
Gioino tried to score with a low kick but Ortega checks it.
Ortega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ortega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gioino's waist but Gioino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ortega off to one side.

Gioino moves into the clinch.

Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gioino throws a sloppy head kick and Ortega moves out of range easily.

Gioino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Gioino wants to get back to his feet but Ortega passes into half guard.
Ortega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gioino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gioino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gioino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gioino trying to control the position.

Ortega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gioino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortega has managed to get both his arms back between Gioino's legs - danger averted.

Ortega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortega being controlled here momentarily.

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.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Gioino keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Gioino manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ortega is trying to stall.
Gioino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ortega prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gioino jumps guard but Ortega stands there with Gioino around his waist. Gioino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gioino is stalling here.
Ortega landing knees to the body.
Ortega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gioino.
Ortega tries to score a body lock takedown but Gioino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gioino tries to break the clinch but Ortega is controlling the position.
Gioino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Winford Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Gioino.

Gioino jumps guard and drags Ortega to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Gioino keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ortega with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gioino holds on and takes a little breather.
Gioino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortega is one step ahead there.
Gioino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Gioino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winford Ortega's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gioino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortega but Ortega pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gioino throws out a leg kick but Ortega moves out of range and Gioino only half commits.
Gioino shoots for a takedown but Ortega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ortega 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.
Winford Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gioino has his foot on Ortega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortega works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Gioino keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gioino is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ortega presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ortega is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gioino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ortega has Gioino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gioino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gioino tries to break free but Ortega pushes him back against the cage.
Gioino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gioino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortega has Gioino pushed against the cage.
Ortega wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winford Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gioino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Gioino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gioino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Gioino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ortega keeping hold of Gioino's head, controlling as best he can.

Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gioino controlling the action here.
Gioino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gioino is working for a kimura but Ortega is defending it quite comfortably.
Ortega controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gioino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gioino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortega wants to control but Gioino is keeping busy.
Gioino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gioino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gioino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gioino tests Ortega's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Ortega is rocked!
Ortega blocks a head kick by Gioino.
Oh Ortega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Gioino clinches up against the cage.
Gioino wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Gioino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winford Ortega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ortega rushes Gioino and presses him up against the cage.
Gioino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortega just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ortega has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gioino clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Gioino is trying to shake Ortega off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Ortega won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Gioino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortega seems to have got his legs back now.

Gioino darts in and clinches Ortega up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gioino pulls Ortega into guard.
Gioino looking for a sweep. Not yet Gioino, not yet.
Ortega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gioino is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Ortega tries to stand but Gioino is controlling from the bottom.

Ortega decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gioino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortega avoids it really well and circles away.
David Gioino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gioino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gioino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Gioino takes the fight into the clinch.

Gioino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gioino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Winford Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Gioino.
Gioino shoots in but Ortega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gioino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gioino instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gioino tries to circle away but Ortega has him pinned against the cage.
Gioino wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortega won't allow it.
Ortega being controlled against the cage.

Ortega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gioino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gioino with a poor takedown
and Ortega counters with a three punch combo that has Gioino backing up. Gioino nods at Ortega to acknowledge the strikes.
Ortega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Gioino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Gioino has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gioino tries to pull guard but Ortega holds him up against the cage and eventually Gioino drops back down to his feet.
Ortega looking for a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ortega.
Ortega is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gioino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortega fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Gioino shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortega sprawls well. He's pushed Gioino's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winford Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Gioino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gioino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Gioino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gioino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Gioino!