PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Mot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soldadito Cojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soldadito Cojo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mot
vs
Cojo

180 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

GTi - MTG - New Stock !!

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Mot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soldadito Cojo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cojo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Cojo tries for a kimura but Mot is defending well.
Mot manages to get back to half guard.

Cojo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mot is just riding it out for now. Cojo eventually gives up the hold.

Cojo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cojo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mot has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Cojo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mot trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Cojo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cojo looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mot throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Mot scores with a nice shot.
Mot keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Mot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mot tries to get out of the position.

Cojo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cojo manages to get himself to full guard.
Mot scoring with some ground and pound.
Mot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mot scoring with some ground and pound.
Mot working some strikes from top position.
Mot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cojo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mot landing some decent shots from guard.
Mot with a nice head shot there.
Mot working some strikes from top position.
Mot scoring with some ground and pound.

Cojo is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cojo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cojo is still in real trouble! Can Mot finish him?
Mot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mot landing with the ground and pound.
Mot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mot connects with a couple of short punches.
Mot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mot postures up and lands a big shot to Cojo's brow.
Mot forces his way into half guard.
Cojo seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mot is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mot working Cojo over with strikes.

Cojo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mot is nestled in close to Cojo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cojo is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mot connects with a nice short shot to Cojo's temple.
Mot working over Cojo with some ground and pound. Cojo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cojo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mot scores with a couple of nice shots.

Cojo actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mot lands a nice short elbow.
Mot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mot connects with a nice short shot to Cojo's temple.
Mot drops an elbow to the side of Cojo's head.

Cojo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mot pulls his head out easily.
Mot drops an elbow to the side of Cojo's head.
Mot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mot connects with a nice short shot to Cojo's temple.
Mot sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Cojo looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Cojo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mot decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot by Mot.
Mot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cojo. Cojo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mot has closed the distance and engaged Cojo in a clinch.

Mot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mot is looking to clinch but Cojo is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Mot dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cojo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mot swivels and escapes.
Mot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tom Mot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Mot darts in and clinches Cojo up against the cage.
Cojo tries to break free but Mot pushes him back against the cage.

Mot breaks from the clinch.
Mot throws a series of punches but Cojo avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cojo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Mot shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Cojo is backing up but Mot catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Cojo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Mot Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Mot!