PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marty Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Bosko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Peterson
vs
Bosko

175 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Bosko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Bosko clinches up against the cage.
Peterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Bosko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Peterson can't fight it off and eventually Bosko manages to take the fight to the floor. Peterson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bosko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bosko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control the position.
Bosko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peterson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bosko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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.
Peterson tries to bum rush Bosko with a series of wild strikes but Bosko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bosko counters with a nice uppercut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bosko.
Bosko controls the position.
Peterson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bosko has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Bosko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peterson, who protects the arm well.
Bosko slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bosko working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Bosko avoids nicely.
Marty Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Marty Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bosko misses with an attempted mid kick.

Bosko 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.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Bosko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bosko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosko wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Bosko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bosko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bosko is working Peterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Peterson has his foot on Bosko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bosko works his way back into a safe position though.
Bosko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peterson is trying to keep Bosko in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Bosko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Peterson lands a two punch combo.
Peterson throws a combination that misses

and Bosko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Bosko holds him up against the cage and eventually Peterson drops back down to his feet.

Bosko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Bosko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bosko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bosko landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson stops Bosko from standing up.
Bosko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bosko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bosko wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Bosko keeps moving.
Bosko trying to keep a closed guard but Peterson is proving a slippery customer.
Bosko is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Artur Bosko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson wants to stand but Bosko is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Peterson misses with the combination.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Bosko avoids them all with ease.
Bosko dodges the punch combination from Peterson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bosko moves into the clinch.
Bosko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson is trying to drag Bosko to the mat but Bosko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peterson is looking to control Bosko's arms but Bosko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peterson has his back to the cage.
Bosko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Bosko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bosko manages to end up in side control.
Peterson prevents Bosko from improving position.

Bosko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Peterson to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.

Bosko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bosko is in Peterson's guard.
Bosko with a nice head shot there.
Bosko looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosko is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Bosko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bosko scores with a one two! Peterson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bosko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bosko.
Bosko lands a couple of digs.
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
Bosko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bosko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bosko looking to pass the guard.
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bosko manages to get himself to full guard.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bosko looking for a sweep. Not yet Bosko, not yet.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Bosko keeps moving.
Peterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bosko is trying to push Peterson off with his feet but Peterson grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Bosko's ankles and Bosko is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Marty Peterson!