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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jones Arbor (ranked 4423 p4p, 4238 weight class) and Sam Bo (ranked 466 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Arbor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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225 cm 18 259 1 - 0 - 0 |
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197 cm 24 266 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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Good takedowns Basic striking Experienced |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jones Arbor ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Bo! The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bo is controlling the pace.
Arbor tries to roll over but Bo keeps him under control. Bo wants to pass the guard but Arbor is defending well. Bo wants to control but Arbor is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in half guard, Bo seems content to control. Arbor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bo wants to free his trapped foot but Arbor is holding on for dear life with his legs. Bo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arbor taking some punishment here, with Bo in his half guard. Ground and pound from Bo. Arbor looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bo is controlling the pace.
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. Bo connects with a nice short shot to Arbor 's temple. Bo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Bo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Arbor has hold of Bo's hands but Bo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bo is trying to work for a kimura but Arbor is defending well.
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. Bo connects with a nice short shot to Arbor 's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bo is trying to control the action in half guard but Arbor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bo is taking a breather. Arbor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Let's hope that Bo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Arbor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bo is working away from the top position though. Arbor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Bo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Bo trying to control the pace. Arbor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bo pushes down on Arbor 's leg and manages to get into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bo dominated that round. That's time! Arbor 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Arbor tries to clinch but Bo moves out of range. Bo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Jones Arbor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bo gets the takedown into side control. Bo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Arbor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
It looks like Jones Arbor has been cut. Bo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arbor ! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arbor is bucking up trying to escape but Bo cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Arbor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Arbor gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bo wants to pass the guard but Arbor is keeping the position. Bo preventing the sweep. Bo looking to pass the guard. Arbor wants to sweep but no luck. Arbor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bo scoring with some ground and pound. Bo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bo trying to control the position from guard on top but Arbor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Arbor tries to strike from the bottom.
Bo cracks Arbor with a solid left hand. Arbor wants to stand up but Bo is controlling him. Bo scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Arbor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arbor controls Bo momentarily but Bo frees himself. Bo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bo lands a couple of elbows. Bo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bo pushing down on Arbor 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Arbor is not content to let Bo control the position. Bo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones Arbor 's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arbor trying to hold on to Bo's head to control him but Bo postures up.
Bo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice strikes from Bo there. Bo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Bo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Bo wants to free his trapped foot but Arbor is holding on for dear life with his legs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Arbor wants to get back to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jones Arbor 's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Arbor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bo scores with a couple of nice shots. Bo trying to control the action but Arbor is working from the bottom. Bo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arbor ! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bo working for a submission but Arbor is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones Arbor 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Bo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arbor is looking to escape. Arbor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Arbor working to try and regain half guard.
Bo working away from the top, dropping strikes. Sam Bo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bo raining down shots from the mount!
Jeez, Jones Arbor 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jones Arbor 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Bo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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