PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin Soto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Soto
vs
Kirby

197 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marvin Soto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Soto trying to control the pace.
Soto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kirby controls his leg.
Kirby is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Soto content just to control the position here.
Soto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Soto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kirby on the ground.
Soto trying to control but Kirby is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soto controlling his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Marvin Soto just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Soto doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirby circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kirby darts in and clinches Soto up against the cage.
Kirby is trying to drag Soto to the mat but Soto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kirby wants a takedown but no success here.
Soto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kirby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nate Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Soto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soto is pressing down on Kirby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirby is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby wants to control but Soto is keeping busy.
Soto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kirby is refusing to be controlled, as Soto sits in half guard.
Soto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soto tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Soto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirby defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Soto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Soto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kirby's half guard.
Soto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Soto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Kirby is defending well.

Soto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kirby to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soto tries to keep at a distance but Kirby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kirby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirby wants a takedown.
Kirby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soto misses with an elbow over the top.
Kirby has Soto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marvin Soto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kirby.
Kirby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kirby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Soto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirby shoots and misses

and Soto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kirby is breathing heavily.
Kirby is staying active underneath Soto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Soto stands up out of the half guard.
Kirby tries to clinch up

and Soto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kirby!
Marvin Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soto trying to control but Kirby is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soto trying to control but Kirby is having none of it.
Soto controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Marvin Soto just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Soto is looking to score with low kicks.
Soto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirby throws out the jab.

Soto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Soto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kirby to his feet.
Kirby moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirby tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Soto counters with a single leg into guard. Kirby didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Soto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kirby misses with a takedown attempt
and Soto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kirby has his takedown stuffed

and Soto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kirby's guard.
Soto postures up in Kirby's guard and throws a big left but Kirby blocks it.
Soto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Soto from controlling successfully.
Soto is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirby has wrist control.

Soto gets to his feet - Kirby follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirby's guard.
Kirby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soto wants to stand but Kirby is controlling his posture from full guard.

Soto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kirby, up you get!
Marvin Soto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Soto.
Kirby prevents Soto from moving into mount.
Soto scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Soto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Soto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Soto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Soto clinches.

Soto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kirby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby tries to escape but Soto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirby can do to turn this around?
Soto lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kirby.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto controls the position.
Kirby avoids the strikes from Soto.
Kirby covering up well and avoiding damage.
Soto trying to control.
I would not like to be Kirby right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Soto missing with punches from the back.
Nate Kirby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soto is riding his opponent, not letting Kirby buck him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soto struggling to land strikes to the head as Kirby covers up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin Soto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soto 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Soto!