PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yo Bo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hicks
vs
Bo

180 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yo Bo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bo managing to block the knees to the body from Hicks.
Bo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hicks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hicks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hicks stalls.

Bo pulls guard successfully.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hicks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks stays in close to Bo's body and controls the position.
Hicks trying to control but Bo is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bo misses with a takedown attempt - Hicks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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.
Hicks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bo at a distance.
No luck for Bo with that takedown attempt.
Bill Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yo Bo.
Bo looks winded!

Hicks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bo's half guard.
Hicks is pressing down on Bo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bo is holding on for now.
Bo has hold of Hicks's hands but Hicks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hicks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hicks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hicks is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bo is surviving well by controlling Hicks's body position as best he can.
Hicks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bo is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is really struggling to control Bo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hicks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bo working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hicks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bo and Hicks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hicks trying to control the action but Bo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Hicks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hicks lands a slapping body shot.
Bo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hicks blocks the body kick.
Bo moves out of range of the leg kick from Hicks.
Bo feints the counter takedown.

Hicks takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hicks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yo Bo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Bo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bo is breathing heavily.
Bo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hicks sets himself, and Bo steps forward looking for the clinch! Hicks avoids it this time.
Bo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bill Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yo Bo.
Bo misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Bo.
Bo darts in looking for a takedown but Hicks gets double underhooks and turns Bo into the cage.
Hicks is looking to clinch.
Hicks throws a leg kick but Bo checks it.
Bo misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands a nice shot to the body.

Hicks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bo on his heels. He'll look to pass Bo's guard now, I'm sure.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hicks distracts Bo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hicks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bill Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control but Bo is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hicks looking to score a takedown here. Bo is defending well but Hicks drives through and ends up in Bo's guard.
Bo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hicks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bo wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bo wants to stand and escape but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Bo blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bo works over Hicks's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bo dives in and grabs Hicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes down on Bo's head and hops out.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Bo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Hicks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Bo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hicks is trying to defend but Bo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bo throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Hicks keeping hold of Bo's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks is trying to control but can't.
Bo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hicks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but Bo is proving a slippery customer.

Hicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hicks is tightening it up a little... Bo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hicks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bill Hicks!