PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Otumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flo Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Otumba
vs
Rider

204 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephen Otumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flo Rider!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider shoots in looking for a takedown. Otumba tries to sprawl out of it but Rider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Otumba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Otumba tries to counter with a takedown but Rider is quick to defend against it.
Rider throws a poor cross that misses

and Otumba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Otumba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Otumba wants to control from the top but Rider keeps moving.
Otumba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Otumba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otumba wants to control from the top but Rider keeps moving.
Otumba postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Otumba is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rider has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Otumba is looking to defend but Rider has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Otumba! Rider pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Otumba taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Flo Rider!