PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bali Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Ginobili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manu Ginobili will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mo
vs
Ginobili

175 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bali Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manu Ginobili!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginobili throws out a loose jab but Mo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginobili misses with a body shot.
Ginobili misses with a body shot
and Mo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ginobili was well out of range. Poor timing from Mo.
Sloppy strikes from Ginobili. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Ginobili.
Mo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ginobili.

Mo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ginobili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ginobili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mo is one step ahead there.
Mo thows a big elbow that misses.
Mo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ginobili working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mo.

Mo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Mo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mo stands and throws Ginobili's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginobili tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ginobili, who protects the arm well.

Mo is working to tighten is grip on Ginobili's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ginobili has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mo is really squeezing tight and eventually Ginobili passes out! Mo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bali Mo!