PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake McClintic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

McClintic
vs
Sotto

170 cm
19
143 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake McClintic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vic Sotto!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClintic throws out a loose jab but Sotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sotto circles away from the clinch attempt.
McClintic doesn't manage to clinch there - Sotto circles away.

McClintic clinches up against the cage.
Sotto tries for a takedown. No joy.
McClintic lands a body shot.
Sotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sotto has McClintic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McClintic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McClintic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from McClintic as the two fighters clinch.
Sotto tries for a takedown but McClintic manages to get underhooks.
Blake McClintic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Sotto.
A shot in the inside from McClintic.
McClintic lands with a light punch inside.
McClintic lands with a light punch inside.
McClintic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClintic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McClintic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McClintic cracks Sotto with a nice body shot.
McClintic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from McClintic.
A short left from McClintic.
Sotto blocks an uppercut.
McClintic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sotto looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClintic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sotto or not.
McClintic lands a nice uppercut.
McClintic lands with a light punch inside.
McClintic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from McClintic as the two fighters clinch.
McClintic lands a body shot in the clinch.
McClintic lands a body shot.
McClintic lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClintic lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from McClintic.
McClintic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for McClintic.
McClintic lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Vic Sotto has been cut.
McClintic lands an elbow inside.
McClintic lands a nice shot to the body.
McClintic is working Sotto over against the cage.
McClintic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McClintic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClintic digs a right hand into Sotto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sotto's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClintic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from McClintic.
A hook to the body from McClintic.
McClintic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McClintic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McClintic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McClintic.
McClintic lands a shoulder strike.
McClintic lands with a right to the head.
McClintic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McClintic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sotto backwards.
Sotto is working for takedown but McClintic is calmly controlling the position for now.
McClintic lands a body punch in the clinch.
McClintic cracks Sotto with a nice body shot.
McClintic scores with a shot to the side of Sotto's head.
A hook to the body from McClintic.
McClintic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McClintic lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from McClintic.
McClintic lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClintic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sotto backwards.
McClintic lands with a short shot to the head.
McClintic tries to land a knee to the head but Sotto blocks with his arms.
McClintic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClintic stops a takedown attempt from Sotto.
McClintic lands a shot to the body.
McClintic tries to land knees in the clinch but Sotto avoids the damage to the body.
McClintic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McClintic.
McClintic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McClintic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McClintic is leaning against Sotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from McClintic.
McClintic has a couple of punches blocked by Sotto.
McClintic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sotto backwards.
McClintic lands a body punch.
McClintic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McClintic gets underhooks to prevent Sotto's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClintic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sotto blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from McClintic.
McClintic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sotto backwards.
McClintic lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from McClintic.
McClintic lands a hook that snaps the head of Sotto backwards.
McClintic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McClintic cracks Sotto with a nice body shot.
McClintic gets through Sotto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McClintic.
McClintic stops a takedown attempt from Sotto.
A nice right hand lands inside from McClintic.
McClintic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from McClintic as the two fighters clinch.
Sotto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McClintic scores with a shoulder strike.
McClintic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from McClintic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake McClintic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Sotto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sotto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McClintic is trying to defend but Sotto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McClintic is not content to let Sotto control the position.
Sotto is pressing down on McClintic's thigh, looking to free his foot. McClintic is holding on for now.
Sotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but McClintic keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClintic looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClintic wants to get back to full guard.
McClintic is refusing to be controlled, as Sotto sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vic Sotto wasn't active enough on the ground.
McClintic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McClintic doesn't manage to clinch there - Sotto circles away.

That's two 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.
McClintic throws a lazy right hand but Sotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClintic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake McClintic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClintic swinging wildly here.
McClintic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sotto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sotto swats away the attempt to clinch by McClintic.
Nice sprawl there from McClintic as Sotto shoots in.
McClintic swings for the body but Sotto moves out of range.
McClintic tries to clinch there but Sotto circles away.
Sotto swats away the attempt to clinch by McClintic.
Sotto shoots for a double leg takedown but McClintic sprawls well. He's pushed Sotto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McClintic tries to clinch up but Sotto circles away and keeps his distance.
McClintic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sotto moves forwards but McClintic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Sotto with that takedown attempt.
Blake McClintic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Sotto.
McClintic wants to clinch up but Sotto keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClintic throws a nice looking combination but Sotto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sotto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McClintic is fending him off so far but Sotto persists. Nope, McClintic circles away and we're back to standing.

Sotto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sotto is breathing heavily.
Sotto trying to control but McClintic is working from the bottom.
McClintic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sotto's guard.
Sotto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McClintic is looking to stand up but Sotto won't let him.
Sotto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McClintic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sotto trying to keep a closed guard but McClintic is proving a slippery customer.
Sotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McClintic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McClintic gets to his feet. Sotto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McClintic throws a right and a left that Sotto avoids nicely.
McClintic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McClintic throws a series of punches but Sotto avoids them all with ease.
McClintic just misses with a punch to the body.
McClintic throws a series of punches but Sotto moves out of range.
Sotto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McClintic pinned against the cage. McClintic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McClintic catches Sotto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Sotto 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.
Sotto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McClintic looking for a sweep. Not yet McClintic, not yet.
Sotto trying to control but McClintic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vic Sotto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vic Sotto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sotto blocks a jab.
McClintic throws an overhand right that lands on Sotto's shoulder, as Sotto tries to avoid the shot.
Sotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sotto.

Sotto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sotto showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotto wants to pass to mount but McClintic is defending the position.
Sotto uses his free foot to push down on McClintic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McClintic.
Sotto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McClintic is looking to improve his position but Sotto isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto controlling the pace for now.
Sotto unloads with some shots from mount but McClintic bucks and avoids them well.
McClintic has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Sotto's lack of action.
McClintic is not content to let Sotto control the position.

That's two 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.
Sotto not doing much here.
Sotto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sotto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sotto is looking to take a break and control but McClintic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotto trying to pass the guard but McClintic defending well.
Sotto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sotto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sotto trying to mount his opponent but McClintic defends it.
McClintic is staying active underneath Sotto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McClintic won't allow Sotto to pass to mount.
Sotto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McClintic keeping control of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McClintic gets a clinch.
Sotto managing to block the knees to the body from McClintic.
Sotto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClintic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClintic lands a body shot in the clinch.
McClintic pushes Sotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Sotto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sotto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!