PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Pfeife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pfeife
vs
Soto

169 cm
24
140 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

173 cm
23
145 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernard Pfeife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luiz Soto!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfeife stuffs the takedown attempt from Soto. Soto gets slowly back to his feet.
Pfeife throws a hook but Soto blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pfeife.
Bernard Pfeife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pfeife bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soto's head.

Soto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pfeife is trying to control but can't.
Soto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pfeife is looking for a sweep. Soto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pfeife is working hard here to advance position.
Pfeife knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soto on the ground.
Soto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soto prevents Pfeife from standing back up.
Pfeife tries to get to full guard but Soto has control of the leg.
Pfeife looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeife is trying to maintain the position but Soto is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Soto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pfeife trying to hold on to Soto's head to control him but Soto postures up.
Soto trying to control the action but Pfeife is working from the bottom.
Pfeife on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pfeife tries to get out of the position.
Soto stops Pfeife from getting back to his feet.

Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pfeife is controlling Soto's trapped leg to prevent Soto from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Soto tries to control but Pfeife wriggling away.
Pfeife is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soto looking to control but Pfeife is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soto avoids the attempt from Pfeife to control.
Soto landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pfeife squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Soto lands a big elbow.
Soto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Soto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pfeife can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto breaks from Pfeife's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Pfeife is rocked!
Pfeife manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pfeife tries to get to full guard but Soto has control of the leg.
Soto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pfeife sees it coming and defends easily.

Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pfeife sees it coming and defends easily.
Soto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Soto is keen to just control but Pfeife is a slippery customer.
Pfeife is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto tries to pass to full mount but Pfeife defends it.
Soto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pfeife's head.
Pfeife punching from the bottom.
Pfeife tries to kick Soto off in order to stand up. Soto Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Soto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pfeife manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pfeife's head.
Pfeife manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pfeife keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
Pfeife working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Soto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pfeife leaves Soto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pfeife throws an off balance right hand

and Soto counters with a shoot takedown. Pfeife fights it but they end up in guard.
Pfeife is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pfeife wants to improve his position but instead Soto has moved into half guard.
Soto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pfeife with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pfeife wants to control but Soto is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Pfeife has one foot on Soto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Soto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pfeife defends it nicely.
Pfeife slips a jab and a cross from Soto.
Soto lands a jab.
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!

Soto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pfeife's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeife tries to get to full guard but Soto has control of the leg.

Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Pfeife is defending well.
Pfeife is looking to control Soto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pfeife avoid being mounted?
Soto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pfeife is trying to get back to full guard.
Pfeife trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pfeife has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pfeife is trying to maintain the position but Soto is very close to passing his half guard.
Soto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Soto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pfeife's head.
Soto trying to control the action but Pfeife is working from the bottom.
Pfeife is looking to improve his position.
Pfeife is pressing down on Soto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soto stops Pfeife from standing up.
Soto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soto wants to control from the top but Pfeife keeps moving.
Luiz Soto has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soto looking to pass the guard.
Soto preventing the sweep.
Soto trying to control but Pfeife is working from the bottom.
Pfeife is trying to control the position but Soto postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bernard Pfeife just wasn't active enough.
Pfeife will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pfeife changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Soto moves out of range of the strikes.

Soto closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pfeife prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bernard Pfeife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Soto.
Pfeife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pfeife gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Pfeife fails to land.
Pfeife struggles to land a body shot inside as Soto controls his hands.

Soto pulls Pfeife into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto is trying to control the position but Pfeife postures up.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Pfeife from controlling successfully.
Pfeife thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luiz Soto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pfeife takes a swing at Soto's ribcage but misses.
Soto fails with a takedown attempt.

Soto clinches up with Pfeife and pushes him back against the cage.
Soto goes for a takedown attempt but Pfeife pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pfeife misses with a looping left.
Pfeife lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soto shoots in for a takedown but Pfeife shows good takedown defense.
Bernard Pfeife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Soto.
Soto shoots in looking for a takedown. Pfeife tries to sprawl out of it but Soto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pfeife manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pfeife lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Pfeife misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeife ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soto moves away.
Soto avoids the body shot from Pfeife.
Pfeife misses with a combination
and Soto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pfeife scores with a sloppy right hand. Soto should have avoided that one.
Pfeife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soto manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pfeife misses the target.
Soto avoids the body shot from Pfeife.
Bernard Pfeife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Soto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pfeife wants to sweep here but Soto controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife wants to stand but Soto is controlling the position.
Pfeife trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pfeife throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Soto postures up.
Soto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soto wants to pass the guard but Pfeife is keeping the position.
Pfeife wants to sweep here but Soto controlling him for the moment.
Soto connects with a couple of short punches.
Soto trying to control but Pfeife is working from the bottom.
Soto looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
Pfeife wants to stand up but Soto is controlling him.
Soto trying to control but Pfeife is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Luiz Soto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A big right from Pfeife misses.
Soto cracks Pfeife with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Soto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pfeife pinned against the cage. Pfeife gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slow jab from Pfeife misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pfeife thows a body shot but no joy.

Soto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soto lands in his opponent's guard.
Luiz Soto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soto stopping the sweep attempt from Pfeife.
Pfeife manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bernard Pfeife has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pfeife scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pfeife lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Pfeife showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Soto!