PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fat Fat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Sotomayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotomayor has chosen Enter Sandman - Metallica as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Fat
vs
Sotomayor

185 cm
25
189 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
201 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fat Fat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Sotomayor!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sotomayor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fat slips under a jab from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Fat.
Fat throws a chopping leg kick but Sotomayor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick from Fat.
Fat throws a head kick but Sotomayor moves out of range.
Sotomayor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fat was well out of range. Poor timing from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sotomayor fails with the takedown.
Fat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sotomayor.
Fat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fat is looking to slow Sotomayor down with leg kicks.
Sotomayor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sotomayor misses the shot to the body.
Fat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sotomayor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fat throws a body kick that misses.
Fat Fat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sotomayor shoots for a takedown but Fat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fat Fat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Sotomayor.
Sotomayor looks gassed!
Sotomayor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sotomayor thows a body shot but no joy.
Fat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fat is looking to clinch.
Fat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sotomayor's calf.
Bruno Sotomayor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotomayor throws a shot from downtown. Fat moves away and avoids it.
Sotomayor misses the shot to the body.
Sotomayor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fat rather than just go for the knockout.
Fat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sotomayor.
Fat tries to clinch but Sotomayor is having none of it.
Sotomayor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fat's waist but Fat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sotomayor off to one side.
Fat tries to close the distance and clinch but Sotomayor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fat tried to score with a low kick but Sotomayor checks it.
Fat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sotomayor's sensitive parts.

Fat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fat scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotomayor has had enough of the clinch but Fat keeps him there for the moment.
Fat looking to throw knees to the head but Sotomayor is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fat throws an elbow but misses.
Sotomayor wants a takedown.
Fat tries to land knees in the clinch but Sotomayor avoids the damage to the body.

Sotomayor pulls guard.

Fat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Fat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sotomayor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sotomayor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sotomayor has Fat pulled in close to control his posture.

Fat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sotomayor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sotomayor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sotomayor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sotomayor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sotomayor connects with a jab.
Sotomayor stuns Fat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotomayor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Sotomayor scores with a takedown into Fat's guard.
Sotomayor is looking to work some ground and pound but Fat has wrist control.
Sotomayor sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotomayor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sotomayor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sotomayor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor stops Fat from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fat Fat dominated 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.

Sotomayor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fat.
Sotomayor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sotomayor swings for the body but Fat moves out of range.
Sotomayor scores with a shot to the body.
Sotomayor looks to score with a jab to the body but Fat is just out of range.
Sotomayor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fat moves away.

Fat closes the distance and pushes Sotomayor back into the cage.
Sotomayor blocks an elbow strike from Fat.
Fat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sotomayor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fat tries to land a knee to the head but Sotomayor blocks with his arms.
Fat trying to land knees to the body.

Sotomayor pulls guard effortlessly.
Sotomayor trying to control the position.
Fat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fat looking to pass the guard.
Sotomayor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Sotomayor is looking for a triangle but Fat pushes his legs off easily.

Sotomayor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sotomayor is breathing heavily.

Fat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotomayor is controlling Fat's posture.
Fat wants to pass the guard but Sotomayor is keeping the position.

Fat drops back looking for a leg! Sotomayor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sotomayor manages to kick Fat off! Fat jumps back into Sotomayor's guard.

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.
Fat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sotomayor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sotomayor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Fat. No joy for Sotomayor on that attempt.
Sotomayor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sotomayor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fat. Fat obviously looking to wear him down.
Sotomayor takes a swing at Fat's ribcage but misses.
Sotomayor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fat.
Fat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sotomayor.
Fat thumps Sotomayor with a low kick.
Fat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fat moves in looking to clinch but Sotomayor pushes him off.
Sotomayor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Fat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sotomayor wants to break free but Fat has control.
Sotomayor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fat lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Bruno Sotomayor has been cut.
Sotomayor blocks an elbow strike from Fat.
Fat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Fat.
Fat has Sotomayor pressed against the cage, preventing Sotomayor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sotomayor avoiding damage as Fat throws knees to the body.
Sotomayor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fat Fat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Sotomayor.
Fat lands an elbow just above Sotomayor 's eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sotomayor tries to circle away but Fat has him pinned against the cage.
Sotomayor dodges an elbow strike from Fat.
Sotomayor takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fat.
Fat tries to land knees in the clinch but Sotomayor avoids the damage to the body.
Fat working Sotomayor over with knees to the body.
Sotomayor takes an elbow to the temple.
Fat keeps control of Sotomayor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fat misses with an elbow over the top.
Fat with a knee to the head.

Sotomayor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fat is trying to keep an underhook but Sotomayor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fat Fat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Sotomayor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fat doesn't manage to clinch there - Sotomayor circles away.
Sotomayor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sotomayor avoids a kick to the body.
Sotomayor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fat swivels and escapes.
Fat throws a low kick but Sotomayor avoids it.
Fat tries to clinch but Sotomayor moves out of range.
Fat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fat scoring well with a low kick there.
Sotomayor dives in and grabs Fat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fat pushes down on Sotomayor's head and hops out.
Fat Fat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Sotomayor.
Sotomayor checks the leg kick.
Sotomayor shoots for a double leg takedown but Fat sprawls well. He's pushed Sotomayor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sotomayor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sotomayor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sotomayor's calf.
Sotomayor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fat throws a nice head kick!
Fat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sotomayor's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Fat slams his shin into Sotomayor's torso.

Fat darts in and clinches Sotomayor up against the cage.
Fat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sotomayor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fat trying to land knees to the body.
Fat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sotomayor is defending well for now.
Sotomayor avoids the elbow strike from Fat, against the cage.
Fat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sotomayor avoids it.
Sotomayor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Bruno Sotomayor's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fat pushes off an throws an elbow but Sotomayor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sotomayor avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fat throws an elbow but misses.
Fat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sotomayor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sotomayor is defending well for now.
Fat tries to land knees in the clinch but Sotomayor avoids the damage to the body.
Fat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor managing to block the knees to the body from Fat.

Sotomayor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sotomayor manages to end up in side control.
Fat is not content to let Sotomayor control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotomayor prevents Fat from escaping the position.
Fat dodges the ground and pound from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor working the ground and pound but Fat is defending the strikes.
Bruno Sotomayor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fat taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sotomayor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sotomayor.
Fat is not content to let Sotomayor control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Fat as Sotomayor shoots in.

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.

Fat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sotomayor, pushing him back against the cage.
Sotomayor goes for a takedown attempt but Fat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fat avoids the body shot from Sotomayor.
Fat Fat is winning the standup battle so far.
Sotomayor swings for the body but Fat moves out of range.
Fat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sotomayor throws a big shot that misses.
Fat staying out of range there.
Fat Fat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fat.

Fat clinches up against the cage.
Sotomayor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sotomayor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fat walks away with a smile on his face. Sotomayor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Sotomayor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fat Fat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fat, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fat Fat!