PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Hutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Soto Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Hutt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hutt
vs
Soto Major

175 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Hutt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Soto Major!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto Major is looking to clinch but Hutt is avoiding it.

Hutt drives through and clinches with Soto Major against the cage.
Hutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Soto Major taking a breather.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutt tries to work over Soto Major's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soto Major goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hutt prevents it.
Soto Major looks winded!
Soto Major trying to stall but Hutt improves his position.
Hutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto Major's elbow.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt digs a right hand underneath Soto Major's ribcage. Soto Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hutt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hutt is working Soto Major over against the cage.
Hutt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soto Major.
A right hand to the body from Hutt.
Hutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soto Major's elbow.
Hutt works on Soto Major's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hutt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hutt.
Soto Major fails to pull guard.
Hutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hutt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Hutt.
Hutt cracks Soto Major with a nice body shot.
Hutt is working Soto Major over against the cage.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soto Major is trying to drag Hutt to the mat but Hutt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roger Hutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Soto Major.
Hutt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hutt pushes Soto Major back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hutt pushes Soto Major back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt misses with a punch to the body.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hutt.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.
Hutt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hutt lands with a left to the head.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Hutt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hutt.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Soto Major blocks a body shot from Hutt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Soto Major controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hutt pushes Soto Major back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soto Major missing with knees to the body.
Hutt is looking to control Soto Major's arms but Soto Major gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hutt has his back to the cage.
Soto Major has had enough of the clinch but Hutt keeps him there for the moment.
Hutt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hutt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hutt misses with a body punch.
Hutt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hutt lands a hook that snaps the head of Soto Major backwards.
Hutt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soto Major or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soto Major is trying to maintain a safe position but Hutt gets an underhook and turns Soto Major into the cage.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hutt presses Soto Major against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hutt works on Soto Major's body with a couple of short punches.
Soto Major is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hutt is keeping busy.
Hutt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt cracks Soto Major with a nice body shot.
Hutt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hutt.
Nice body punch from Hutt - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Hutt.
Hutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Hutt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hutt throws a series of strikes that have Soto Major backpedaling.
Hutt connects with a body shot.
Hutt jabs Soto Major to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hutt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hutt is looking to clinch.
Roger Hutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hutt rushes Soto Major and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hutt - that landed with a thud.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Soto Major controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hutt.
Nice body punch from Hutt - that landed with a thud.
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!
Hutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Soto Major controls his hands.
Soto Major is breathing heavily.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt trying to control the position but instead, Soto Major has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hutt into the cage.
Hutt tries a body shot but Soto Major blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto Major blocks a body shot from Hutt.
A hook to the body from Hutt.
Nice body punch from Hutt.
Hutt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hutt.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutt scores with a shot to the side of Soto Major's head.
Hutt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutt misses with a body punch.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roger Hutt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hutt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hutt can't find room to land a body shot as Soto Major controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hutt.
Soto Major wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hutt.
Hutt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutt tries to throw a body punch but Soto Major avoids it by throwing Hutt back against the cage.
Hutt has Soto Major pressed against the cage.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Soto Major jumps guard and drags Hutt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hutt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hutt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soto Major is trying to get back to full guard.
Soto Major is not content to let Hutt control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutt stops Soto Major from getting back to his feet.
Hutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soto Major keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soto Major trying to control here.
Soto Major avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hutt.
Hutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hutt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto Major keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hutt throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Soto Major to regain full guard.
Hutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hutt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hutt with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soto Major lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hutt!
Soto Major misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Hutt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soto Major avoids the attempt from Hutt to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Soto Major working for a guillotine from mount but Hutt is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Hutt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Soto Major shoots in and drives through. Hutt sprawls well.

Hutt closes the distance and pushes Soto Major back into the cage.
Hutt looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Hutt.

It looks like Alex Soto Major has been cut.
Hutt is pushing Soto Major up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hutt lands with a left to the head.
Soto Major goes for a takedown attempt but Hutt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soto Major takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hutt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soto Major at a distance.
Soto Major needs to keep his hands up - Hutt had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutt tries to clinch up but Soto Major circles away and keeps his distance.
Hutt catches Soto Major with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Hutt.
Hutt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soto Major doesn't seem bothered though.
Hutt throws a one two combo.

Hutt takes the fight into the clinch.
Soto Major looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hutt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hutt.
Hutt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soto Major can do to turn this around?
Hutt cracks Soto Major with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hutt struggles to land a body shot inside as Soto Major controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hutt.
Hutt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hutt lands a nice uppercut.
Hutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hutt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Hutt scores with a nice short uppercut.

Soto Major is trying to trip Hutt. He has hold of a leg but Hutt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Soto Major persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Hutt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alex Soto Major is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hutt lands a nice hook to Soto Major's body. Soto Major takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soto Major throws a head kick but Hutt moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hutt as Soto Major shoots in.
Roger Hutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Soto Major.
Hutt doesn't manage to clinch there - Soto Major circles away.

Hutt gets a clinch.
Hutt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hutt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soto Major backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hutt.
Hutt digs a right hand underneath Soto Major's ribcage. Soto Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hutt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hutt tries to throw a body punch but Soto Major avoids it by throwing Hutt back against the cage.
Soto Major prevents a body shot from Hutt.

Soto Major pulls guard.

Hutt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soto Major has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hutt has managed to get both his arms back between Soto Major's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto Major is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hutt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soto Major utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hutt with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soto Major holds on and takes a little breather.
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!
Hutt throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soto Major is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Soto Major is stalling here. Hutt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soto Major seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hutt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Hutt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hutt, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Hutt!
Roger Hutt is the new heavyweight champion!