PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amsel Sotiar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong has chosen Dead Man Walking- The Die Hunns as his entrance music. Billa Bong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sotiar
vs
Bong

180 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amsel Sotiar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Billa Bong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Billa Bong has been cut.
Bong looks for a takedown but Sotiar sprawls well.
Bong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sotiar misses the target.
Sotiar shoots and misses

and Bong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sotiar pulls Bong in close to prevent any damage.
Sotiar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Sotiar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bong throwing strikes but missing.
Sotiar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sotiar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bong is looking to work some ground and pound but Sotiar has wrist control.
Sotiar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Sotiar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sotiar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sotiar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sotiar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sotiar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
Sotiar trying to strike off his back.
Bong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sotiar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sotiar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sotiar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sotiar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bong is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Sotiar is working an open guard so Bong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sotiar throws a shot from downtown. Bong moves away and avoids it.
Sotiar scores with a hook to the body. Bong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sotiar thuds a left hand into Bong's body.
Sotiar misses with a body punch

and Bong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bong wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sotiar uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

Sotiar looking for a guillotine here but Bong defends easily.
Bong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sotiar is breathing heavily.
Sotiar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sotiar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bong is one step ahead there.
Bong postures up in Sotiar's guard and throws a big left but Sotiar blocks it.
Sotiar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bong manages to get himself to full guard.
Sotiar stopping the sweep attempt from Bong.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotiar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bong is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotiar postures up in Bong's guard and throws a big left but Bong blocks it.
Sotiar trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
Bong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sotiar throwing strikes but missing.
Sotiar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sotiar prevents Bong from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billa Bong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billa Bong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bong!
Sotiar misses with a hook.
Bong with a poor takedown
and Sotiar counters with a straight right hand.
Sotiar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bong was well out of range. Poor timing from Sotiar.

Bong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sotiar sprawls well initially but Bong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Sotiar looking for submissions off his back.
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. Bong connects with a nice short shot to Sotiar's temple.
Sotiar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bong working Sotiar over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sotiar trying to control from the bottom.
Sotiar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bong.
Bong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sotiar reverses the position - he's now on top in Bong's guard.
Sotiar throwing strikes but missing.
Bong wants to sweep here but Sotiar controlling him for the moment.

Sotiar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sotiar, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiar trying to control the position.
Sotiar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sotiar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bong is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sotiar holds on and takes a little breather.
Sotiar 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 get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong is refusing to be controlled, as Sotiar sits in half guard.
Bong is trying to maintain the position but Sotiar is very close to passing his half guard.
Sotiar is keen to just control but Bong is a slippery customer.
Sotiar is really struggling to control Bong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sotiar prevents Bong from improving his position.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bong shoots in for a double leg but Sotiar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sotiar throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bong counters with a single leg into guard. Sotiar didn't expect that.
Billa Bong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sotiar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bong!
Bong wants to control but Sotiar is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sotiar wants to control the pace but Bong is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billa Bong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billa Bong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sotiar misses with a takedown
and Bong counters with a body kick that stops Sotiar in his tracks momentarily.

Sotiar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bong thows a big elbow that misses.
Sotiar is pulling down on Bong's head. It's preventing any offense from Bong, at least for the moment.
Bong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sotiar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sotiar working a defensive guard here.
Sotiar keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.

Sotiar is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bong rolls with it to try and escape but Sotiar cranks on the arm and Bong is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amsel Sotiar!