PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Exar Sotomayor (ranked 3719 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avgua Siav Leo Nani (ranked 4253 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sotomayor
vs
Siav Leo Nani

181 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Exar Sotomayor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotomayor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leo Nani.
Sotomayor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sotomayor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leo Nani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sotomayor stuffs the takedown.
Sotomayor throws a big counter combination but Leo Nani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sotomayor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sotomayor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sotomayor leaves Leo Nani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sotomayor lands a nice shot that snaps Leo Nani's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leo Nani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leo Nani circles away quickly and effectively.
Sotomayor throws a jab when Leo Nani was well out of range.
Sotomayor throws a right and a left that Leo Nani avoids nicely.
And Leo Nani tries to counter it with a takedown but Sotomayor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leo Nani slips a jab and a cross from Sotomayor.
Sotomayor is breathing heavily.
Leo Nani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sotomayor as he jumps to the side.
Exar Sotomayor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avgua Siav Leo Nani.
Leo Nani shoots in for a takedown but Sotomayor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leo Nani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leo Nani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sotomayor sprawls well. Sotomayor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leo Nani gets slowly back to his feet.
Sotomayor throws a nice looking combination but Leo Nani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Exar Sotomayor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leo Nani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sotomayor but Sotomayor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sotomayor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sotomayor looks to land a combination but Leo Nani avoids it well.
And Leo Nani tries to counter it with a takedown but Sotomayor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leo Nani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sotomayor as he avoids it easily.
Sotomayor throws a series of punches but Leo Nani avoids them all with ease.
Leo Nani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sotomayor tries to avoid it but Leo Nani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sotomayor to the ground. Sotomayor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sotomayor misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leo Nani.
Sotomayor fails to land with a series of punches.
Leo Nani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sotomayor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sotomayor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Sotomayor tries to sprawl but Leo Nani drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sotomayor tries to kick Leo Nani off but Leo Nani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sotomayor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sotomayor tries to get out of the position.
Leo Nani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leo Nani is nestled in close to Sotomayor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leo Nani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leo Nani prevents Sotomayor from standing back up.

Leo Nani seems to be looking for submissions.
Leo Nani prevents Sotomayor from standing back up.
Sotomayor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leo Nani scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leo Nani is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sotomayor is trying to stand back up but Leo Nani is controlling him
Leo Nani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sotomayor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leo Nani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leo Nani scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leo Nani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sotomayor pushes Leo Nani off looking to stand but Leo Nani dives back in and keeps control.
Leo Nani lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Sotomayor is rocked!
Leo Nani is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Sotomayor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sotomayor is trying to stand up here but Leo Nani is controlling him well.
Leo Nani is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sotomayor!
Sotomayor is bucking up trying to escape but Leo Nani cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Leo Nani is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Sotomayor goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Leo Nani!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Avgua Siav Leo Nani!