PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Soto Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Soto Major
vs
Weidman

172 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Soto Major!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soto Major shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soto Major not doing much here.
Soto Major lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Soto Major wants to pass to mount but Weidman is defending the position.
Soto Major content to control rather than advance.
Soto Major trying to control the action but Weidman is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Major seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Soto Major is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Soto Major passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weidman!
Soto Major controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto Major's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Weidman has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soto Major working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Weidman is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Weidman is trying to escape the mount.
Weidman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Soto Major controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weidman working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Soto Major looking to finish Weidman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Weidman!
Weidman tries to hold on but Soto Major postures up.
Soto Major landing shots from mount.
Weidman regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weidman regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weidman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Weidman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Soto Major stacks Weidman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Soto Major!

Soto Major has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Weidman looks winded!

Soto Major forces Weidman back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto Major has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weidman after a bit of a struggle.

Soto Major pulls guard.
Weidman wants to stand and escape but instead Soto Major has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Soto Major dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Soto Major throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weidman shoots in but no luck this time.
Weidman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soto Major.
Weidman fails with the takedown
and Soto Major connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weidman tries to clinch there but Soto Major circles away.
Weidman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Soto Major counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weidman won't be happy with that.
Alex Soto Major has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Weidman.
Soto Major takes a little break here. Weidman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto Major working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Weidman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soto Major decides to stand back up.
Soto Major misses with a two punch combination.
Soto Major pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soto Major throws the kick towards the body but Weidman avoids it.
Weidman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soto Major swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soto Major avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weidman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Soto Major changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Weidman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Weidman is letting Soto Major control him for a moment.
Soto Major has control of an arm but Weidman manages to advance to Soto Major's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Soto Major right now.
Soto Major trying to get back to his feet but Weidman is in full control for now.
Soto Major is really stuck here.
Soto Major trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Soto Major's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Weidman missing with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Soto Major tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Soto Major is looking to improve his position but Weidman isn't that keen on the idea.
Weidman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soto Major is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soto Major manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major gets full guard.

Soto Major looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weidman passes into half guard.

Weidman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Soto Major clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto Major working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Soto Major dominated that second round.
That's time! Soto Major's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Weidman moves out of range of the body kick.
Soto Major tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weidman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soto Major fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weidman tries to clinch there but Soto Major circles away.
Weidman tries to clinch there but Soto Major circles away.
Weidman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weidman fails with a takedown attempt.
Soto Major keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weidman gets tackled into the cage by Soto Major. Soto Major maintains the clinch.
Weidman tries to break the clinch but Soto Major is controlling the position.
Weidman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soto Major is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alex Soto Major has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Weidman.
Weidman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soto Major fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soto Major tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weidman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weidman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soto Major stalks Weidman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weidman's face. Weidman staggers backwards, shaken.
Weidman leaves Soto Major with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major swinging wildly here.
Weidman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soto Major swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soto Major looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Soto Major looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Weidman looking for submissions off his back.

Soto Major stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soto Major looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Soto Major is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weidman is just riding it out for now. Soto Major eventually gives up the hold.
Soto Major working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major wants to control but Weidman is keeping him busy.
Alex Soto Major overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weidman trying to hold on to Soto Major's head to control him but Soto Major postures up.
Still in half guard, Soto Major seems content to control.
Weidman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Soto Major gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weidman looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Soto Major showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soto Major has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

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