PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Soplamocos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soplamocos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ill Muchio Selvachio!!! by Ennio Morricone.. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fleming's choice of entrance music: T.N.T.. Kid Soplamocos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Fleming's chin.

Soplamocos
vs
Fleming

170 cm
26
196 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

172 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Soplamocos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soplamocos throws a wild body kick that Fleming sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleming. Soplamocos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleming ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soplamocos moves away.
Fleming checks the leg kick.
Soplamocos feints a jab promting Fleming to slip. Soplamocos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fleming slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Scott Fleming has been cut.
Soplamocos throws a leg kick but Fleming checks it.
Soplamocos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soplamocos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fleming.
Fleming misses with an uppercut. Soplamocos saw that one coming.
Soplamocos throws a head kick but Fleming moves out of range.
Soplamocos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fleming misses the target.
Soplamocos misses with a head kick.
Fleming throws a right and a left that Soplamocos avoids nicely.
Soplamocos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fleming sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soplamocos somewhat.
Fleming lands with a hook. Soplamocos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soplamocos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fleming as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming blocks a low kick nicely.
Fleming dodges the punch combination from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fleming throws a body punch but Soplamocos moves out of range.
Soplamocos shoots in looking for a takedown but Fleming manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soplamocos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Soplamocos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming throws a low kick but it's checked well by Soplamocos.

Fleming drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fleming throwing strikes from guard but Soplamocos blocks nicely.
Fleming is looking to work some ground and pound but Soplamocos has wrist control.
Fleming looking to sit in guard and control but Soplamocos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fleming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fleming looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soplamocos is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Fleming working a defensive guard here.
Soplamocos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.
Soplamocos throwing shots but Fleming is blocking nicely.
Soplamocos wants to take a breather but Fleming is having none of it.
Soplamocos lands with a punch from half guard.
Fleming makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fleming.
Fleming controlling Soplamocos's posture.
Fleming is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fleming's head.
Soplamocos throws a big right hand that misses.
Fleming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Scott Fleming wasn't active enough on the ground.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soplamocos.
Soplamocos throws a push kick but Fleming slaps the foot to one side.
Fleming on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fleming tries to clinch there but Soplamocos circles away.
Fleming lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Soplamocos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fleming manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soplamocos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soplamocos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos swats away the attempt to clinch by Fleming.
Fleming leaves Soplamocos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Soplamocos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fleming tries to clinch up but Soplamocos circles away and keeps his distance.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soplamocos just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott Fleming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soplamocos.
Fleming wants to clinch.
Soplamocos throws a leg kick which misses Fleming's front leg but catches the back leg as Fleming tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soplamocos shoots in and drives through. Fleming sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soplamocos is defended easily by Fleming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kid Soplamocos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Fleming's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Soplamocos shoots in but Fleming avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soplamocos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fleming swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Soplamocos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fleming just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soplamocos's brow.
Fleming stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fleming misses with a punch to the body.

Soplamocos breaks from the clinch.
Kid Soplamocos is winning the standup battle so far.
Soplamocos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fleming.
Soplamocos throws a sloppy head kick and Fleming moves out of range easily.
Soplamocos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fleming as he avoids it easily.
Fleming blocks a head kick by Soplamocos.
Soplamocos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fleming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleming fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soplamocos is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Fleming or perhaps it was just good defense by Soplamocos which made him look bad.

Soplamocos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fleming looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos trying to control the action but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming tries to bench press Soplamocos off him but Soplamocos keeps the position.
Soplamocos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fleming will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fleming parries the strikes from Soplamocos easily there. Soplamocos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fleming to escape.
Soplamocos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Soplamocos throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fleming works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Soplamocos passes to full mount!
Soplamocos working the ground and pound effectively.
Fleming is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soplamocos misses with some ground and pound and Fleming recovers position to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soplamocos in particular looking to stall.

Soplamocos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fleming sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Soplamocos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleming is trying to control but can't.
Fleming is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soplamocos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fleming trying to control from the bottom.
Soplamocos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kid Soplamocos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soplamocos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soplamocos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fleming has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soplamocos is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fleming is pressing down on Soplamocos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soplamocos wants to control from the top but Fleming keeps moving.
Fleming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fleming is looking to clinch but Soplamocos is avoiding it.
Fleming fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soplamocos manages to avoid it.

Soplamocos has closed the distance and engaged Fleming in a clinch.
Fleming blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soplamocos with a knee to the head.
Fleming prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Soplamocos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fleming misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soplamocos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soplamocos pushes off an throws an elbow but Fleming leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fleming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soplamocos has Fleming pressed against the cage.
Fleming trying to land knees to the body.
Soplamocos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soplamocos prevents the takedown attempt.
Fleming tries to work over Soplamocos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soplamocos stops a takedown attempt from Fleming.
Soplamocos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fleming has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soplamocos tries a knee to the head but Fleming blocks it.
Soplamocos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fleming blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fleming wants the takedown. Soplamocos is fighting it off but Fleming persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soplamocos's guard against the cage.
Fleming throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleming won't allow Soplamocos to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Soplamocos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Fleming's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Soplamocos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fleming tries to close the distance and clinch but Soplamocos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soplamocos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soplamocos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soplamocos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fleming wants to clinch.
Fleming fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Soplamocos shoots in and bounces Fleming off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fleming avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soplamocos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos won't allow Fleming to sweep him here.
Soplamocos lands a couple of elbows.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Soplamocos from controlling successfully.
Fleming wants to sweep here but Soplamocos controlling him for the moment.
Fleming keeping full guard, as Soplamocos tries to pass.
Fleming pulls Soplamocos in close to his closed guard and prevents Soplamocos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Soplamocos trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fleming doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fleming blocks a head kick by Soplamocos.
Kid Soplamocos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fleming has managed to clinch.
Fleming throws a punch but it's blocked by Soplamocos.
Fleming tries to work over Soplamocos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soplamocos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fleming blocks it with crossed arms.
Fleming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soplamocos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fleming gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fleming lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fleming is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soplamocos is defending well.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soplamocos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scott Fleming seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fleming lands a good knee to the midsection. Soplamocos won't want to take too many of those.
Soplamocos avoiding damage as Fleming throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming can't find room to land a body shot as Soplamocos controls the action.
Soplamocos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleming throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soplamocos blocks it with crossed arms.
Fleming is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soplamocos blocking some punches.
Soplamocos managing to block the knees to the body from Fleming.
Fleming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Soplamocos manages to break the clinch.
Soplamocos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Fleming moves into the clinch.
Soplamocos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Soplamocos manages to break the clinch.
Fleming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fleming misses with a hook.
Soplamocos thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fleming looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fleming throws a low kick, looking for Soplamocos's leg but Soplamocos calmly moves out of range.
Fleming wants to clinch.
Fleming tries to bum rush Soplamocos with a series of wild strikes but Soplamocos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Soplamocos clinches with his opponent.

Soplamocos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Soplamocos forces Fleming back against the cage and clinches.
Fleming struggles to land a body shot inside as Soplamocos controls his hands.
Scott Fleming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soplamocos lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fleming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soplamocos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soplamocos.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Fleming.
I think Soplamocos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kid Soplamocos!
After winning the bout, Kid Soplamocos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.