PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dino Sottomayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sottomayor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to sympathy for the devil. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sottomayor
vs
Hodges

175 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dino Sottomayor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dana Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sottomayor missing with a left hand there. Hodges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hodges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sottomayor looks to land a combination. Hodges sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Sottomayor.
Hodges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sottomayor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sottomayor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hodges tries to avoid it but Sottomayor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hodges to the ground. Hodges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Sottomayor.
Hodges moves out of range of the body kick from Sottomayor.
Hodges fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sottomayor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sottomayor throws a head kick that misses

and Hodges counters with a single leg into guard. Sottomayor didn't expect that.
Hodges trying to control the position from guard on top but Sottomayor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sottomayor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Sottomayor is working an open guard so Hodges takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hodges lands a head kick!
Hodges is looking to clinch but Sottomayor is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sottomayor swats away the attempt to clinch by Hodges.
Hodges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sottomayor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hodges is fending him off so far but Sottomayor persists. Nope, Hodges circles away and we're back to standing.
Hodges moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sottomayor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Sottomayor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sottomayor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dino Sottomayor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hodges checks a leg kick.
Sottomayor fails with the takedown.
Hodges attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Sottomayor misses.
Sottomayor tries for a takedown but Hodges circles away easily
and Hodges counters with a left and a right that stings Sottomayor.
Sottomayor scores with a nice head shot.
Hodges shoots for a double leg takedown but Sottomayor sprawls well. He's pushed Hodges's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sottomayor has his takedown stuffed
and Hodges counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges lands a two punch combo.
Hodges fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hodges throws a series of punches but Sottomayor avoids them all with ease.

Sottomayor has managed to clinch.
Sottomayor prevents Hodges from breaking the clinch.
Hodges working hard to break the clinch.

Sottomayor breaks the clinch.
Hodges tries to clinch but Sottomayor is having none of it.
Hodges misses with a double jab
and Sottomayor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sottomayor has his takedown stuffed
and Hodges counters with a left and a right that stings Sottomayor.
Sottomayor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hodges. Hodges obviously looking to wear him down.
Hodges lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hodges throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hodges fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Hodges does no damage.

Sottomayor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hodges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sottomayor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hodges at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Sottomayor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sottomayor blocks a head kick by Hodges.
Sottomayor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hodges.
Sottomayor blocks a leg kick.
Hodges looks for the body kick but Sottomayor saw that one coming.

Sottomayor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hodges to the mat! Hodges manages to get full guard.
Hodges looking for a sweep. Not yet Hodges, not yet.

Sottomayor gets to his feet - Hodges follows without any prompting.
Hodges throws a combination that misses

and Sottomayor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sottomayor.
Hodges is trying to break free.
Sottomayor keeps control of Hodges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Sottomayor breaks the clinch.
Sottomayor tries for a takedown but Hodges circles away easily

and Hodges counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sottomayor keeping moving, preventing Hodges from controlling successfully.
Hodges won't allow Sottomayor to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hodges stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Hodges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hodges can't break the clinch.

Hodges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hodges lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hodges pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sottomayor is out of range and Hodges settles back down.
Hodges scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodges slips a jab and a cross from Sottomayor.

Sottomayor gets a takedown into half guard.
Sottomayor is just content to waste time from the top position. Hodges takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hodges trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodges seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sottomayor wanted to stand there but Hodges had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dana Hodges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sottomayor connects with a single shot there.
Sottomayor misses with a double jab.
Sottomayor fakes the leg kick and cracks Hodges in the body.
Hodges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sottomayor.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Sottomayor.
Sottomayor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sottomayor lands with an overhand left.
Hodges throws a sloppy head kick and Sottomayor moves out of range easily.
Dino Sottomayor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sottomayor throws a nice head kick!
Hodges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sottomayor.
Sottomayor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sottomayor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sottomayor clinches with his opponent.

Sottomayor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hodges fails with a takedown attempt.
Sottomayor looks to throw the jab but Hodges is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sottomayor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges dodges the punch combination from Sottomayor.
Hodges fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Hodges shoots in and bounces Sottomayor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hodges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sottomayor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Hodges decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sottomayor!
Hodges throws a lazy head kick
and Sottomayor counters with a low kick, right behind Hodges 's knee.
Sottomayor shoots for a takedown but Hodges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hodges fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sottomayor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sottomayor misses with a double jab
and Hodges makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sottomayor really felt that one!
Sottomayor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hodges.
Sottomayor fails with the takedown
letting Hodges counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sottomayor darts in and clinches Hodges up against the cage.
Hodges jumps guard but Sottomayor stands there with Hodges around his waist. Hodges gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hodges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sottomayor walks away with a smile on his face. Hodges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dino Sottomayor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Hodges.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses.
Hodges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sottomayor counters with a single leg into guard. Hodges didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hodges pulls Sottomayor in close to prevent any damage.
Sottomayor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hodges wants to stand but Sottomayor is controlling the position.
Sottomayor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sottomayor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hodges pushes Sottomayor off and gets back to his feet.
Hodges is breathing heavily.
Hodges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hodges fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sottomayor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hodges blocks a head kick by Sottomayor.
Sottomayor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses

and Sottomayor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hodges keeping moving, preventing Sottomayor from controlling successfully.
Sottomayor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sottomayor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Sottomayor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hodges tries to bum rush Sottomayor with a series of wild strikes but Sottomayor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hodges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sottomayor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sottomayor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hodges counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sottomayor's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges won't allow Sottomayor to get back to his feet.
Hodges trying to control the position from guard on top but Sottomayor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dana Hodges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sottomayor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodges wants to control but Sottomayor is keeping busy.
Sottomayor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hodges defending well though.

Sottomayor is looking for a kimura here.
Hodges keeping control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hodges is looking for a sweep. Sottomayor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Sottomayor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sottomayor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hodges misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Hodges does it's job there.
Sottomayor scores with a three punch combo!

Sottomayor clinches with his opponent.
Sottomayor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hodges pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hodges slaps away a takedown attempt from Sottomayor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sottomayor fails with the takedown
letting Hodges counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Sottomayor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sottomayor leaves Hodges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hodges scores with the left hand. Sottomayor knows he should have avoided that one.
Sottomayor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hodges lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick by Hodges misses
and Sottomayor counters with a nice body kick.
Sottomayor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hodges counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sottomayor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hodges.
Sottomayor avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Sottomayor.
Hodges closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sottomayor misses with a double jab.
Sottomayor shoots for a takedown but Hodges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hodges wants to clinch.
Hodges closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sottomayor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hodges is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Hodges misses.
Sottomayor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sottomayor looks to land a left hand but Hodges moved out of range nicely.
Hodges misses with a double jab.
Hodges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hodges misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hodges gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hodges wants to improve his position but instead Sottomayor has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hodges manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sottomayor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hodges circles away quickly and effectively.
Sottomayor misses with a straight right.
Sottomayor throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Sottomayor.
Sottomayor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hodges misses with the body kick

and Sottomayor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hodges's guard.
Hodges is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sottomayor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sottomayor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sottomayor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hodges is proving hard to escape from.
Sottomayor controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hodges wants to stand up but Sottomayor is controlling him.
Hodges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sottomayor is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sottomayor throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
Hodges misses with a two punch combination.
Hodges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sottomayor doesn't manage to clinch there - Hodges circles away.
Sottomayor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

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.
Sottomayor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hodges avoids it really well and circles away.
Sottomayor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hodges's calf.
Hodges throws a head kick but Sottomayor moves out of range.
Sottomayor throws a one two combo.
Hodges has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hodges there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Hodges misses.
Hodges looks for a takedown but Sottomayor sprawls well.
Sottomayor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hodges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sottomayor.
A clash of legs there as Sottomayor blocks the low kick.
Hodges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hodges throws a jab when Sottomayor was well out of range.
Sottomayor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hodges.
Hodges needs to keep his hands up - Sottomayor had a free shot at his head there.
Hodges has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hodges is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hodges fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Sottomayor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sottomayor 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Sottomayor!