PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

LeFleur
vs
Sotto Jr

174 cm
23
165 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
164 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFleur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sotto Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sotto Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Sotto Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
LeFleur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sotto Jr pinned against the cage. Sotto Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sotto Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sotto Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeFleur. Sotto Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sotto Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by LeFleur.
LeFleur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeFleur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr lands a body shot.
A left lands for LeFleur.
Umberto Sotto Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LeFleur gets a double leg takedown into Sotto Jr's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Sotto Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sotto Jr keeping moving, preventing LeFleur from controlling successfully.
Sotto Jr pulls LeFleur in close to prevent any damage.
LeFleur trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotto Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeFleur connects with a couple of short punches.
LeFleur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sotto Jr working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur trying to control but Sotto Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeFleur throws a big right hand that misses.
Sotto Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeFleur trying to control but Sotto Jr is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Allen LeFleur wasn't doing enough on the ground.
LeFleur takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeFleur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sotto Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr moves away from the strike by LeFleur.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeFleur. Sotto Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sotto Jr misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeFleur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen LeFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeFleur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sotto Jr cracks the inside of LeFleur's front leg.
LeFleur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sotto Jr looks to land a combination but LeFleur avoids it well.
Sotto Jr loads up on a big right hand but LeFleur slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for LeFleur.
LeFleur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sotto Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LeFleur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sotto Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeFleur shoots in and drives through. Sotto Jr sprawls well.
Allen LeFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeFleur misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeFleur is breathing heavily.
LeFleur misses with a right hand
and Sotto Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeFleur shoots in for a takedown but Sotto Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sotto Jr slips under a jab from LeFleur.
LeFleur dives in and grabs Sotto Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sotto Jr pushes down on LeFleur's head and hops out.
The crowd cheers as Sotto Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeFleur doesn't seem phased though.
LeFleur missing with a left hand there. Sotto Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sotto Jr cracks the inside of LeFleur's front leg.
Sotto Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sotto Jr slips a jab and a cross from LeFleur.
Sotto Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from LeFleur misses.
LeFleur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Sotto Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sotto Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeFleur misses with a right hand
and Sotto Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LeFleur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sotto Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeFleur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sotto Jr works LeFleur's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Sotto Jr.
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!
LeFleur misses with a right hand
and Sotto Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles LeFleur's knee momentarily.
Umberto Sotto Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeFleur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr lands a body shot.
Sotto Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sotto Jr lands a big head kick that sends LeFleur tumbling to the mat! Sotto Jr takes a step backwards and waves LeFleur back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Sotto Jr.

LeFleur is rocked!
LeFleur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh LeFleur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sotto Jr connects with a right hand. LeFleur shakes it off.
LeFleur missing with a left hand there. Sotto Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeFleur seems to have got his legs back now.
Sotto Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sotto Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LeFleur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sotto Jr defends it nicely.
Sotto Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Oooooh!!! Sotto Jr has knocked LeFleur down with a huge combo! Sotto Jr steps away and waves a wobbly LeFleur back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sotto Jr staying out of range there.
Sotto Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Sotto Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeFleur misses with a looping right.
Sotto Jr ducks under a wild hook from LeFleur.
LeFleur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sotto Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Sotto Jr cracks a nice hook into LeFleur's ribs.
Sotto Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeFleur takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LeFleur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sotto Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LeFleur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of LeFleur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sotto Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Sotto Jr as he connects with a hook.
Sotto Jr fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops LeFleur to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! LeFleur looks to clinch but Sotto Jr throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! LeFleur taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Umberto Sotto Jr!
A very excited looking Umberto Sotto Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.