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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Exar Sotomayor (ranked 5821 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Clancy (ranked 2546 p4p, 277 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 6 - 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Clancy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sotomayor does no damage.
Clancy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sotomayor sprawls well. Sotomayor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clancy gets slowly back to his feet.
Clancy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Exar Sotomayor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Clancy.
Clancy shoots for a double leg takedown but Sotomayor sprawls well. He's pushed Clancy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clancy closes the distance and clinches up with Sotomayor, looking for a takedown. Clancy pushes Sotomayor against the cage but Sotomayor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sotomayor.
Clancy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sotomayor.
Clancy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sotomayor. No joy for Clancy on that attempt.
Clancy looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotomayor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sotomayor misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clancy is defended easily by Sotomayor.
Sotomayor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clancy circles away quickly and effectively.
Clancy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clancy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sotomayor is fending him off so far but Clancy persists. Nope, Sotomayor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sotomayor!
Clancy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sotomayor misses with a double jab.
Clancy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sotomayor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clancy goes for a double leg but Sotomayor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sotomayor continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Sotomayor. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Sotomayor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clancy shoots in but no luck this time.
Sotomayor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clancy shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clancy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clancy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sotomayor is fending him off so far but Clancy persists. Nope, Sotomayor circles away and we're back to standing.
Sotomayor looks to land a combination but Clancy avoids it well.
Clancy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sotomayor pinned against the cage. Sotomayor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clancy is defended easily by Sotomayor.
Clancy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotomayor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clancy somewhat.
As Clancy looks to move away, Sotomayor throws a big counter combo but Clancy just gets out of the way.
Sotomayor lands a lovely overhand right.
Sotomayor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clancy.
Clancy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sotomayor!
Some wild striking there from Sotomayor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy fails to land the takedown.
Sotomayor throws a series of punches but Clancy moves out of range.
Clancy slips a jab and a cross from Sotomayor.
Exar Sotomayor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clancy closes the distance and clinches up with Sotomayor, looking for a takedown. Clancy pushes Sotomayor against the cage but Sotomayor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clancy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotomayor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clancy somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Sotomayor.
Nice takedown defense from Sotomayor. No joy for Clancy on that attempt.
Clancy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sotomayor.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sotomayor but Sotomayor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown but Sotomayor shows good takedown defense.
Clancy shoots in looking for a takedown but Sotomayor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clancy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sotomayor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clancy momentarily.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown but Sotomayor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sotomayor. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clancy shoots for a double leg takedown but Sotomayor sprawls well. He's pushed Clancy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Sotomayor.
Clancy fails with a takedown attempt.
Sotomayor stuffs the takedown attempt from Clancy. Clancy gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Sotomayor.
Nice takedown defense from Sotomayor. No joy for Clancy on that attempt.
Sotomayor throws a series of punches but Clancy moves out of range.
Clancy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clancy closes the distance and clinches up with Sotomayor, looking for a takedown. Clancy pushes Sotomayor against the cage but Sotomayor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sotomayor throws a one two combo.
Clancy tries for a takedown but Sotomayor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from Sotomayor does no damage.
Sotomayor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clancy.
Sloppy strikes from Sotomayor. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Exar Sotomayor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sotomayor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clancy.
Sotomayor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clancy.
Sotomayor throws a right and a left that Clancy avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clancy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clancy is defended easily by Sotomayor.
Exar Sotomayor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Clancy.
Sotomayor misses with a wild combination.
Sotomayor misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Sotomayor. No joy for Clancy on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotomayor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clancy.
A combination from Sotomayor does no damage.
Sotomayor slaps away a takedown attempt from Clancy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sotomayor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Sotomayor.
Clancy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sotomayor's waist but Sotomayor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clancy off to one side.
As Clancy looks to move away, Sotomayor throws a big counter combo but Clancy just gets out of the way.
Sotomayor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clancy can do to turn this around?
Clancy shoots in but Sotomayor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sotomayor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clancy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sotomayor sprawls well. Sotomayor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clancy gets slowly back to his feet.
Clancy fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Sotomayor does no damage.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sotomayor as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Sotomayor. Those never looked like landing.
Sotomayor stuffs the takedown attempt from Clancy. Clancy gets slowly back to his feet.
Clancy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotomayor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clancy somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clancy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sotomayor is looking to counter punch.
Clancy shoots in for a double leg but Sotomayor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Sotomayor.
Clancy fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sotomayor with a nice cross.
Exar Sotomayor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sotomayor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sotomayor wants it to stay on the feet.
Exar Sotomayor is winning the standup battle so far.
Clancy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Sotomayor as Clancy shoots in.
Sotomayor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clancy's head backwards.
Sotomayor misses with a wild combination.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown but Sotomayor shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Sotomayor misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy looks for a takedown but Sotomayor sprawls well.
Sotomayor with a nice cross.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sotomayor throws a right and a left that Clancy avoids nicely.
Clancy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sotomayor tries to avoid it but Clancy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sotomayor to the ground. Sotomayor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sotomayor throwing a counter right hand but Clancy manages to avoid it.
Clancy fails with a takedown attempt.
Clancy dives in and grabs Sotomayor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sotomayor pushes down on Clancy's head and hops out.
Sotomayor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sotomayor throws a right and a left that Clancy avoids nicely.
Clancy fails with the takedown.
Clancy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sotomayor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Sotomayor. Those never looked like landing.
Clancy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sotomayor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four 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!
Sotomayor scores with a nice head shot.
Sotomayor throws a nice looking combination but Clancy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clancy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sotomayor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clancy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot lands for Sotomayor.
Sotomayor stuffs the takedown.
Sotomayor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clancy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clancy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sotomayor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clancy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clancy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sotomayor throws a series of punches but Clancy avoids them all with ease.
Sotomayor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clancy.
Clancy has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Exar Sotomayor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sotomayor throws a nice looking combination but Clancy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown but Sotomayor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Clancy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sotomayor has got the better of the exchanges.
Clancy shoots for a double leg takedown but Sotomayor sprawls well. He's pushed Clancy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sotomayor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clancy tries for a takedown but Sotomayor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Exar Sotomayor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Clancy.
A left and a right from Sotomayor both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Sotomayor. No joy for Clancy on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sotomayor as Clancy shoots in.
Sotomayor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clancy circles away quickly and effectively.
Clancy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sotomayor pinned against the cage. Sotomayor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clancy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sotomayor avoids it really well and circles away.
Sotomayor looks to land a combination but Clancy avoids it well.
Clancy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sotomayor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancy shoots in looking for a takedown. Sotomayor tries to sprawl out of it but Clancy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sotomayor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clancy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sotomayor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Clancy.
Danga de danga de dang - Sotomayor scores with a four punch combination!
Clancy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sotomayor slaps away a takedown attempt from Clancy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sotomayor misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotomayor throws a nice looking combination but Clancy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sotomayor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sotomayor stuffs the takedown.
Sotomayor leaves Clancy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sotomayor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clancy.
Clancy dodges the punch combination from Sotomayor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotomayor fails to land with a series of punches.
Clancy tries for a takedown but Sotomayor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sotomayor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clancy dives in for a single leg takedown but Sotomayor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clancy shoots in for a double leg but Sotomayor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clancy shoots in but no luck this time.
Sotomayor misses with a series of wild punches.
Sotomayor looks to land a left hand but Clancy moved out of range nicely.
Clancy feints the counter takedown.
Clancy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotomayor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clancy somewhat.
Sotomayor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clancy tries for a takedown but Sotomayor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sotomayor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clancy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sotomayor is fending him off so far but Clancy persists. Nope, Sotomayor circles away and we're back to standing.
Sotomayor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sotomayor wants it to stay on the feet.
Sotomayor throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sotomayor as he jumps to the side.
Sotomayor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clancy has time to react.
Clancy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sotomayor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clancy shoots in but Sotomayor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sotomayor lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Sotomayor. Those never looked like landing.
Clancy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sotomayor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sotomayor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clancy.
Sotomayor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sotomayor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotomayor scores with a one two! Clancy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clancy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sotomayor but Sotomayor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sotomayor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horrible takedown attempt by Clancy or perhaps it was just good defense by Sotomayor, which made it look bad.
Sotomayor swinging wildly here.
Clancy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sotomayor's waist but Sotomayor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clancy off to one side.
Clancy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sotomayor swivels and escapes.
Sotomayor throws a series of strikes that have Clancy backpedaling.
Clancy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clancy closes the distance and clinches up with Sotomayor, looking for a takedown. Clancy pushes Sotomayor against the cage but Sotomayor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Sotomayor. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Clancy with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Exar Sotomayor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sotomayor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Exar Sotomayor!
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RATING
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