PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Soto (ranked 790 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Joaquim Caetano (ranked 44 p4p, 83 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Soto
vs
Caetano

160 cm
25
138
5 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
136
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Soto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joaquim Caetano!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Caetano tries to keep at a distance but Soto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caetano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caetano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soto fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Soto closes the distance and pushes Caetano back into the cage.
Caetano throws a head punch that misses.

Caetano jumps guard and drags Soto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Caetano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caetano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soto manages to get himself to full guard.

Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caetano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Soto is tightening it up a little... Caetano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Caetano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Caetano taps out! Nice BJJ there by Soto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Soto!
Rafael Soto retains his bantamweight title!
Rafael Soto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.