PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepulveda has chosen Llorando se Fue as his entrance music. Alejandro Sepulveda will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gotti
vs
Sepulveda

175 cm
21
140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

159 cm
24
148 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

King of Clothes

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Sepulveda!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda is looking to clinch but Gotti is avoiding it.
Gotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
Gotti misses with a straight right.
Sepulveda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda.
Gotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda scores with a shot to the body.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sepulveda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Sepulveda slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sepulveda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sepulveda stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotti. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.

Sepulveda moves into range and clinches up with Gotti.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gotti successfully pulls guard.
Sepulveda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotti is keeping the position for now.

Sepulveda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gotti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sepulveda, into his guard.

Sepulveda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotti is one step ahead there.
Sepulveda wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling him.

Sepulveda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sepulveda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gotti is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Gotti has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gotti pushing down on Sepulveda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gotti controlling the pace.
Sepulveda gets full guard.
Sepulveda wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling him.
Gotti controls from within his opponent's guard.

Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Gotti pushes his legs off easily.
Gotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gotti is working for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending it quite comfortably.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep. Gotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotti prevents Sepulveda from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sepulveda is in trouble now - Gotti has advanced to mount!
Sepulveda really wants to buck Gotti off and get back to his feet.
Gotti looking to control but Sepulveda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sepulveda is trying to stand up.
Gotti controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda tries to buck Gotti off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotti content just to control the position here.

Sepulveda bucks up and throws Gotti to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Sepulveda looks to land a right hand but Gotti moved out of range.
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.
Sepulveda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gotti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
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 Don Gotti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gotti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sepulveda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sepulveda is looking to get back to his feet here but Gotti is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sepulveda's back.
You can see the frustration on Sepulveda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gotti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sepulveda.

Gotti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti controlling the position well here. Sepulveda rolled but Gotti kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to his feet but Gotti has full control of the position and if anything, Sepulveda has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gotti biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti scores with punches and elbows.
Sepulveda is trying to stand back up.
Sepulveda wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Sepulveda right now.
Gotti trying to control.
Sepulveda trying to get back to his feet but Gotti is in full control for now.
Don Gotti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gotti trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sepulveda doesn't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet.
Gotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around?
Sepulveda is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gotti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sepulveda is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Gotti is persistently looking for the submission but Sepulveda is defending it well.
Gotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gotti landing with strikes.
Sepulveda trying to get back to his feet but Gotti is in full control for now.
Good control from Gotti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sepulveda tries to escape but Gotti has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sepulveda but Sepulveda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gotti throws an overhand right that lands on Sepulveda's shoulder, as Sepulveda tries to avoid the shot.
Sepulveda throws a big shot that misses.
Gotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sepulveda leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotti has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gotti misses its intended target.
Gotti misses with a right hand
and Sepulveda counters with a two punch combo.
Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotti.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti looks for a takedown but Sepulveda sprawls well.
Gotti ducks right into an uppercut from Sepulveda.
A big left from Gotti misses.
Sepulveda misses with a two punch combination.
Gotti cracks Sepulveda with an open hand slap.
Gotti staying out of range there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sepulveda enables Gotti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sepulveda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gotti preventing the sweep.
Sepulveda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gotti manages to pass to side control.
Well, if Gotti 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda tries to kick Gotti off but Gotti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gotti is taking a breather. Sepulveda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gotti.
Sepulveda tries to roll over but Gotti keeps him under control.
Gotti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Don Gotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is trying to stand.
Gotti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here.
Gotti trying to pass the guard but Sepulveda defending well.
Sepulveda pushes Gotti off looking to stand but Gotti dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut

and Gotti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sepulveda won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Gotti stalls from top position.
Sepulveda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gotti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gotti controls the position from side control.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sepulveda misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alejandro Sepulveda.
I think Gotti 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!