PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bololo JaHaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Arnold has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bololo JaHaa's chin.

JaHaa
vs
Arnold

182 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bololo JaHaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JaHaa lands a really nice looking cross but Arnold seems unphased.
JaHaa swings for the body but Arnold moves out of range.
JaHaa shoots in and drives through. Arnold sprawls well.
JaHaa misses with the combination.
Arnold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
JaHaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnold is just out of range.
Arnold with the counter takedown but JaHaa avoids it easily.
JaHaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Arnold. Arnold gets slowly back to his feet.
Bololo JaHaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JaHaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold drops down looking to force a counter takedown but JaHaa defends it well.
Arnold keeps the fight on the outside.
Arnold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JaHaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnold now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

JaHaa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Arnold wants to sweep but no luck.

Arnold working for a triangle but JaHaa defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arnold is looking for a triangle but JaHaa pushes his legs off easily.
JaHaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arnold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
JaHaa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
JaHaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
JaHaa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
JaHaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arnold is trying to keep JaHaa in close.
JaHaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two 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.

Arnold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. JaHaa defends it easily.
JaHaa trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom.
JaHaa working some strikes from top position.
JaHaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Arnold has wrist control.

Arnold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
JaHaa is fighting to break Arnold's control of his arms but Arnold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
JaHaa is in close to Arnold's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JaHaa throws a big elbow that misses.
JaHaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
JaHaa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arnold's head.
JaHaa lands a couple of elbows.
JaHaa works over Arnold with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
JaHaa lands a couple of elbows.
JaHaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Arnold has wrist control.
JaHaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
JaHaa 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.
JaHaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arnold keeping moving, preventing JaHaa from controlling successfully.
Arnold keeping full guard, as JaHaa tries to pass.
JaHaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
JaHaa scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. JaHaa manages to get himself to full guard.

JaHaa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
JaHaa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arnold has passed into side control.
JaHaa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arnold's best efforts.
JaHaa trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've been informed that Arnold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Arnold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bololo JaHaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

JaHaa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arnold fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from JaHaa.
Arnold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnold tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice straight punches there by JaHaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of JaHaa.
Arnold staying out of range there.

JaHaa instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JaHaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
JaHaa is trying to push Arnold away but Arnold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
JaHaa blocks an elbow strike from Arnold.
JaHaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but JaHaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.

JaHaa pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold is fighting to break JaHaa's control of his arms but JaHaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
JaHaa working a defensive guard here.
JaHaa wants to sweep here but Arnold controlling him for the moment.
Arnold throws a big elbow that misses.
JaHaa is trying to keep Arnold in close.

JaHaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two 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.
JaHaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but JaHaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
JaHaa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

JaHaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
JaHaa postures up.
Arnold has momentary wrist control but JaHaa slips an elbow through the middle.
Arnold is trying to control the position but JaHaa postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JaHaa chips away with some ground and pound.
JaHaa cracks Arnold with a solid left hand.
Arnold keeping moving, preventing JaHaa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JaHaa pushes down on Arnold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. JaHaa lands a nice short elbow.
JaHaa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
JaHaa working the head and body with strikes.
Arnold is refusing to be controlled, as JaHaa sits in half guard.
JaHaa lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is trying to get back to full guard.
Bololo JaHaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
JaHaa working Arnold over with strikes.
Arnold is looking to improve his position.

Arnold looking for submissions off his back.
Arnold is breathing heavily.

JaHaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arnold tries to get to full guard but JaHaa has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bololo JaHaa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

JaHaa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arnold's half guard.
JaHaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnold can do to turn this around?
JaHaa thows a huge punch but Arnold dodges it nicely.
JaHaa tries to pass to full mount but Arnold defends it.
Nice strikes from JaHaa there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. JaHaa lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JaHaa is nestled in close to Arnold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
JaHaa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
JaHaa is looking to take a break and control but Arnold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
JaHaa working over Arnold with some ground and pound. Arnold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold is positioning himself well to prevent JaHaa advancing to mount.
Arnold wants to get back to full guard.
Arnold wants to control but JaHaa is keeping busy.
Arnold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
JaHaa is nestled in close to Arnold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arnold trying to hold on to JaHaa's head to control him but JaHaa postures up.
Arnold tries to roll over but JaHaa keeps him under control.
JaHaa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arnold with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
JaHaa working the head and body with strikes.

JaHaa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnold is just riding it out for now. JaHaa eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JaHaa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
JaHaa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arnold with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
JaHaa is taking a breather. Arnold 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.
Arnold wants to improve his position but JaHaa is controlling well.
JaHaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
JaHaa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
JaHaa is thwarting Arnold's attempts to control the position.
JaHaa is trying to control the action in half guard but Arnold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
JaHaa working over Arnold with some ground and pound. Arnold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
JaHaa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arnold has hold of JaHaa's hands but JaHaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
JaHaa working the head and body with strikes.
Arnold trying to control but JaHaa postures up.
JaHaa slips a nice elbow through Arnold's hands, connecting with Arnold's forehead.
Arnold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frank Arnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Arnold is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JaHaa trying to control from half guard but Arnold is working away.

Arnold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. JaHaa connects with a nice short shot to Arnold's temple.
JaHaa working Arnold over with strikes.
JaHaa is nestled in close to Arnold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
JaHaa trying to control from half guard but Arnold is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
JaHaa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bololo JaHaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well JaHaa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bololo JaHaa!