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Falls via first-round knockout in Belem
Soto lost to Iuri Alcantara TKO (punches) at 1:06 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Belem, Brazil
ANALYSIS
Soto did not have a chance to get going in this fight. He tried to measure the distance in the striking, but Alcantara stepped in with striking and forced him back. The Brazilian then swarmed him, and the fight was over at that point. Soto has now dropped back-to-back fights, and this was the last fight on his contract. His record falls to 18-7 as a professional.
Soto did not have a chance to get going in this fight. He tried to measure the distance in the striking, but Alcantara stepped in with striking and forced him back. The Brazilian then swarmed him, and the fight was over at that point. Soto has now dropped back-to-back fights, and this was the last fight on his contract. His record falls to 18-7 as a professional.
To battle Iuri Alcantara at UFC Belem
Soto will fight Iuri Alcantara in a bantamweight bout at UFC Belem on Feb. 3, Guilherme Gruz of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Soto will look to rebound after dropping his last fight via submission against Brett Johns earlier this month at the TUF 26 Finale. His opponent is coming off of two straight losses and will hungry for a much-needed victory on his home soil.
Soto will look to rebound after dropping his last fight via submission against Brett Johns earlier this month at the TUF 26 Finale. His opponent is coming off of two straight losses and will hungry for a much-needed victory on his home soil.
Fails to escape an early submission from Brett Johns
Soto lost to Brett Johns via submission (calf slicer) at 0:30 of Round 1 at the TUF 26 Finale on Friday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Soto is a veteran grappler who relies on his ground skill to win fights in the UFC. This loss has to be a hard pill for him to swallow. On paper, he had the advantage on the ground, but he ended up submitting to a calf slicer. This loss breaks up a three-fight winning streak that dated back to last year.
Soto is a veteran grappler who relies on his ground skill to win fights in the UFC. This loss has to be a hard pill for him to swallow. On paper, he had the advantage on the ground, but he ended up submitting to a calf slicer. This loss breaks up a three-fight winning streak that dated back to last year.
Added to TUF 26 Finale against Brett Johns
Soto will face Brett Johns in a bantamweight fight at TUF 26 Finale on December 1 in Las Vegas, Alexander Lee of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Soto is a former Bellator champion that is beginning to gain traction in the UFC. The bantamweight started his UFC career with three losses but has turned it around with a three-fight winning streak. He will enter the Octagon against the undefeated Johns with an 18-5 record (3-3 UFC) that includes 10 submission wins.
Soto is a former Bellator champion that is beginning to gain traction in the UFC. The bantamweight started his UFC career with three losses but has turned it around with a three-fight winning streak. He will enter the Octagon against the undefeated Johns with an 18-5 record (3-3 UFC) that includes 10 submission wins.
Takes bloody decision from Rani Yahya in Fortaleza
Soto defeated Rani Yahya via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Fortaleza, Brazil.
ANALYSIS
Soto clearly deserved to win the bloody, brutal war. An accidental clash of heads opened up a massive cut over Soto's head early in Round 2, but the doctor cleared him to continue and he dominated the remainder of the fight. Soto was having a bit of trouble early on, although he was able to turn the tide of the fight when Yahya appeared to gas out in the middle frame. Soto is a solid all-around fighter who doesn't excel in any one area. He's a bit limited athletically, but he has shown an ability to get the most out of his skills. After losing the first three bouts of his UFC career, Soto is currently riding a three-fight winning streak to even his record with the company at .500.
Soto clearly deserved to win the bloody, brutal war. An accidental clash of heads opened up a massive cut over Soto's head early in Round 2, but the doctor cleared him to continue and he dominated the remainder of the fight. Soto was having a bit of trouble early on, although he was able to turn the tide of the fight when Yahya appeared to gas out in the middle frame. Soto is a solid all-around fighter who doesn't excel in any one area. He's a bit limited athletically, but he has shown an ability to get the most out of his skills. After losing the first three bouts of his UFC career, Soto is currently riding a three-fight winning streak to even his record with the company at .500.