PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Orl (ranked 2808 p4p, 3785 weight class) and Soe Nyan Bo (ranked 324 p4p, 148 weight class). Soe Nyan Bo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Orl
vs
Bo

150 cm
26
265
3 - 1 - 0

213 cm
26
280
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Orl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soe Nyan Bo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orl dives in and scores a takedown into Bo's guard.

Orl drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bo dives on top into guard.

Orl is pulling down on Bo's head to control his posture.

Orl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bo defends it easily.
Bo postures up.

Orl working for submissions but it's allowed Bo to get to half guard.
Bo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orl is trying to maintain the position but Bo is very close to passing his half guard.
Orl is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo trying to control the action but Orl is working from the bottom.
Orl controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Orl is refusing to be controlled, as Bo sits in half guard.

Orl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Orl looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Orl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bo is trying to control the action in half guard but Orl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orl is positioning himself well to prevent Bo advancing to mount.

Orl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orl is breathing heavily.
Orl is trying to maintain the position but Bo is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Orl forces Bo back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo misses with the head strike.
Orl tries to pull guard but Bo won't allow it.

Orl gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Orl is thwarting Bo's attempts to control the position.

Orl seems to be looking for submissions.

Orl seems to be working for a kimura but Bo defends the submission attempt.
We've been informed that Bo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Orl seems to be looking for submissions.

Orl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bo has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bo trying to control here.

Orl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orl is trying to control. Bo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Orl dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Orl fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bo sprawls well initially but Orl persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Orl wants to work for an arm triangle but Bo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bo can do to turn this around?
Orl with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Orl has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mick Orl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orl wants to pass to mount but Bo is defending the position.

Orl seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Orl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bo is just riding it out for now. Orl eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orl stalling away here and it's allowed Bo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orl wants to pass the guard but Bo is keeping the position.
Bo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Orl controls the pace.

Orl drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orl tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bo easily slips into full mount!
Orl tries to lock up and control but Bo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orl reaches up to try and control the position but Bo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Orl rolls and tries to escape and now Bo has his back!
Orl is really stuck here.
Orl trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bo controlling well, preventing Orl from escaping the position.
Orl looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo is hanging on to Orl's back as he tries to escape.
Bo not allowing Orl to control his hands.
Orl tries to break free.
Orl trying to control the hands but Bo won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orl rolls, trying to escape but Bo keeps control of the position.
Will Bo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Orl trying to control the action but Bo just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Orl's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bo trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Soe Nyan Bo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Orl closes the distance and clinches.

Orl is trying to trip Bo. He has hold of a leg but Bo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Orl persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Orl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bo is keeping the position for now.
Orl trying to control the position from guard on top but Bo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bo keeping full guard, as Orl tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orl looking to sit in guard and control but Bo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orl is pulling down on Bo's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orl working a defensive guard but Bo passes into half guard.
Orl trying to control from the bottom.

Bo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Orl.
Orl tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Orl wants to hold on but Bo pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orl is trying desperately to improve position.
Orl holds on for dear life, controlling Bo's posture momentarily.
Bo avoids the attempt from Orl to control.
Orl keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orl tries to hold on but Bo postures up.
Orl is desperately trying to improve his position but Bo has a good base and remains in mount.
Orl tries to hold on but Bo postures up.
Orl tries to reverse the position but Bo maintains control.
Orl wants to control but Bo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orl is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orl is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orl tries to hold on but Bo postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soe Nyan Bo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

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