PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Mott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryoga Hibiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hibiki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blue Orchid. John Mott had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ryoga Hibiki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mott
vs
Hibiki

170 cm
24
160 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

185 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Mott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoga Hibiki!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hibiki.
Mott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hibiki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mott somewhat.
Ryoga Hibiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hibiki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hibiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mott.
Hibiki tries to clinch there but Mott circles away.
Mott throws a wild body kick that Hibiki sees coming a mile off.
Mott throws a nice looking combination but Hibiki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Mott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hibiki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Hibiki is looking for a triangle but Mott pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hibiki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mott controlling from the top position.
Hibiki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hibiki swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hibiki looking to control but Mott passes into half guard.
Hibiki tries to get to full guard but Mott has control of the leg.
Hibiki is trying to control but can't.
Mott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hibiki tries to kick Mott off but Mott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mott is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mott controlling the position easily from mount.
Hibiki is looking to improve his position but Mott isn't that keen on the idea.
Mott landing shots from mount.
Hibiki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hibiki tries to reverse the position but Mott maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mott looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Mott connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hibiki is trying to stand up.
Mott raining down shots from the mount!

Hibiki is rocked!
Hibiki is trying to stand up.
Hibiki is still in real trouble! Can Mott finish him?
Mott controlling the position easily from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Mott!
John Mott decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.