PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mell Sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mell Sabu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bo Maddox's chin.

Sabu
vs
Maddox

224 cm
19
299 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mell Sabu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabu shoots in but no luck this time.
Sabu shoots in but no luck this time.

Maddox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sabu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sabu is breathing heavily.

Maddox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sabu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maddox working the ground and pound from side control.

Maddox tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maddox has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maddox landing strikes.
Sabu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maddox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sabu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabu is looking to improve his position.
Maddox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maddox wants to free his trapped foot but Sabu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sabu tries to roll over but Maddox keeps him under control.
Maddox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sabu defending well though.
Maddox working over Sabu with some ground and pound. Sabu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maddox connects with a nice short shot to Sabu's temple.
Sabu is pressing down on Maddox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maddox landing with the ground and pound.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Sabu keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox won't allow Sabu to sweep him here.

Sabu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maddox chips away with some ground and pound.
Maddox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from Sabu.
Maddox is in close to Sabu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maddox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maddox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maddox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maddox stands up over Sabu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sabu wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maddox thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maddox looking to pass the guard.
Sabu wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
Sabu keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
Maddox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maddox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maddox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sabu wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sabu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maddox is aware though and is defending well.

Sabu has his foot on Maddox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maddox works his way back into a safe position though.
Maddox tries to stand but Sabu is controlling from the bottom.
Maddox scoring with some ground and pound.
Maddox cracks Sabu with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox trying to control but Sabu is working from the bottom.
Sabu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maddox trying to control but Sabu is working from the bottom.
Sabu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maddox has passed into side control.
Maddox trying to control the position but Sabu is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Maddox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maddox has managed to clinch.
Sabu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maddox prevents it.
Sabu wants a takedown but no success here.

Maddox gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sabu regains guard.
Maddox wants to control from the top but Sabu keeps moving.
Maddox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabu is keeping the position for now.
Bo Maddox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sabu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Maddox pulls Sabu in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Bo Maddox has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Maddox clinches with his opponent.
Maddox landing knees to the head.
Maddox lands an elbow that stopped Sabu in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Maddox.
Sabu looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mell Sabu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Maddox pulls guard.
Maddox working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Maddox is looking for a triangle but Sabu pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sabu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maddox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sabu, into his guard.
Sabu keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.
Maddox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sabu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maddox wants to hold on but Sabu pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maddox is trying to maintain the position but Sabu is very close to passing his half guard.

Bo Maddox has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sabu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maddox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sabu tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
Maddox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sabu is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sabu is working hard here to advance position.
Maddox is nestled in close to Sabu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maddox prevents Sabu from improving his position.
Maddox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabu is looking to improve his position.
Maddox lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Maddox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Maddox.
Maddox is looking to take a break and control but Sabu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maddox wants to stand but Sabu is controlling his arm.
Maddox lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maddox is working Sabu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sabu gets back to half guard.
Maddox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maddox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Maddox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sabu is just riding it out for now. Maddox eventually gives up the hold.
Sabu is pressing down on Maddox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sabu is on top in guard.
Maddox is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sabu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maddox dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maddox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabu has momentary wrist control but Maddox slips an elbow through the middle.
Sabu wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
Maddox stands up over Sabu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maddox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maddox tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabu is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maddox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabu wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
Sabu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maddox is looking to work some ground and pound but Sabu has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sabu is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabu tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddox is retaining full guard.
Maddox looking to control.

Bo Maddox has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Maddox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sabu did well to prevent Maddox getting side control.
Maddox is nestled in close to Sabu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maddox lands a nice short elbow.
Sabu tries to roll over but Maddox keeps him under control.
Maddox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sabu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maddox manages to get himself to full guard.
Maddox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maddox throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sabu postures up.
Bo Maddox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabu tries to free his leg and advance position but Maddox is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox wants to get back to his feet but Sabu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Maddox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maddox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

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