PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Mitsuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Nibey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsuha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is JAP - abingdon boys school. Magnus Nibey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mitsuha
vs
Nibey

180 cm
24
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Dragon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Mitsuha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Magnus Nibey!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nibey forces Mitsuha back against the cage and clinches.
Nibey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitsuha.
Mitsuha tries to pull guard but Nibey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Mitsuha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nibey uses from the top position.
Nibey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Mitsuha has his foot on Nibey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nibey works his way back into a safe position though.
Mitsuha pulls Nibey in close to prevent any damage.
Nibey wanted to stand there but Mitsuha had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mitsuha is looking for a triangle but Nibey pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitsuha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nibey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nibey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nibey wants to get up but he can't break Mitsuha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mitsuha is adopting a defensive guard.

Mitsuha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nibey defends it easily.

Mitsuha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nibey is looking to stand up but Mitsuha won't let him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nibey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mitsuha to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nibey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mitsuha pulls down on the head and he's put Nibey to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinji Mitsuha!
A relieved looking Shinji Mitsuha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.