PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Montaigue Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shigeo Miyato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rhodes
vs
Miyato

188 cm
26
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

174 cm
28
177 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Montaigue Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shigeo Miyato!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes with a lazy takedown attempt

and Miyato counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rhodes's guard now.

Miyato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhodes is trying to control the position but Miyato postures up.

Miyato gets to his feet - Rhodes follows without any prompting.

Miyato looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Miyato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rhodes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes tries to roll over but Miyato keeps him under control.
Rhodes is working hard here to advance position.

Miyato maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rhodes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Miyato has cracked it and Rhodes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Miyato!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shigeo Miyato!