PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emman Ode (ranked 4464 p4p, 25629 weight class) and Hayanama Rikishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikishi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stormfront. Hayanama Rikishi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ode
vs
Rikishi

186 cm
18
295
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
19
300
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Emman Ode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hayanama Rikishi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rikishi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rikishi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ode avoids the body shot from Rikishi.
Ode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ode pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rikishi feints the counter takedown.
Ode fails to land the takedown.

Ode manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rikishi on his heels. He'll look to pass Rikishi's guard now, I'm sure.
Rikishi can't keep his opponent in guard - Ode advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ode takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ode passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rikishi!

Ode quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ode but it's paid off an Rikishi is forced to tap! Nice work by Ode.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emman Ode!
Hayanama Rikishi spoke after the fight, saying 'We will settle this.'.