PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zain Jaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zain Jaya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Jaya
vs
Bo

165 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
22
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.

Team S.W.A.T.
Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zain Jaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Bo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo misses with a takedown attempt - Jaya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bo misses with a low kick.
Jaya tries to clinch but Bo is having none of it.
Jaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaya moves in looking to clinch but Bo pushes him off.
Jaya throws a big shot that misses.
Bo looks for a takedown but Jaya sprawls well.
Jaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaya is looking to clinch but Bo is avoiding it.
Jaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bo is looking to land body kicks.
Bo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo jabs Jaya right on the nose. Jaya blinks but takes it well.

Bo gets a takedown into half guard.
Bo wants to pass the guard but Jaya is defending well.
Bo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jaya to regain full guard.
Bo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaya has wrist control.
Jaya trying to control the position.

Bo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jaya is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bo, into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo is looking to sweep but instead, Jaya has passed into half guard.
Bo tries to roll over but Jaya keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaya tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jaya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bo trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaya content to control rather than advance.
Jaya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaya trying to control but Bo is having none of it.
Bo is looking to improve his position but Jaya isn't that keen on the idea.

Jaya goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bo is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bo postures up in Jaya's guard and throws a big left but Jaya blocks it.
Bo throws and elbow that misses. Jaya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bo's guard. Nice move by Jaya!
Bo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bo is striking off his back. Jaya thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaya's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jaya defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bo's arms.
Jaya looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Bo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bo.
Bo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaya. Jaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Bo defending well as Jaya loads up on a big left hand.
Jaya is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Jaya is predictable there
and Bo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaya throws a head kick but Bo moves out of range.
Zain Jaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bo shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaya wants to clinch

and Bo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bo winds up and cracks Jaya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jaya tries to roll over but Bo keeps him under control.

Bo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo wants to pass the guard but Jaya is defending well.
Bo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jaya is looking to improve his position.
Jaya trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaya ducks under a wild hook from Bo.

Bo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jaya wants to sweep here but Bo controlling him for the moment.
Jaya controlling Bo's posture.
Bo wants to control from the top but Jaya keeps moving.
Bo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaya is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bo is breathing heavily.
Bo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jaya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaya jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaya tries to clinch but Bo is having none of it.
A big right from Bo misses.
Bo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaya as he avoids it easily.
Jaya thuds a left hand into Bo's body.
Jaya wants to clinch

and Bo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaya's guard.
Jaya wants to sweep here but Bo controlling him for the moment.
Bo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jaya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaya is looking to stand up but Bo isn't so interested in that idea.
Bo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jaya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jaya avoids the attempt from Bo to control.
Jaya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaya prevents Bo from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaya lands a big shot there that rocks Bo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bo tries to reverse the position but Jaya maintains control.
Bo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jaya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaya looking to finish with strikes here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bo tries to lock up and control but Jaya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jaya punching from mount but Bo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bo is looking to improve his position but Jaya isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jaya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaya misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zain Jaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo is squirming around, avoiding Jaya's attempts to control the action.
Bo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaya wants to control the pace but Bo is squirming around nicely.
Bo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jim Bo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bo throws a strike but Jaya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaya won't allow Bo to sweep him here.
Bo being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaya wants to get up but he can't break Bo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Bo.
I've got Bo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Bo!