PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bosco Iwoba (ranked 451 p4p, 62 weight class) and Tarkhan Naranbaatar (ranked 876 p4p, 110 weight class). Iwoba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hercules*. Naranbaatar has chosen Batzorig Vaanchig as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Iwoba
vs
Naranbaatar

187 cm
31
186 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

178 cm
31
176 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

FORCEE
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bosco Iwoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Iwoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Naranbaatar misses.
Iwoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iwoba moves out of range of the body kick from Naranbaatar.
Iwoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Iwoba moves away and avoids it.
Iwoba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Iwoba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naranbaatar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy right hand. Iwoba should have avoided that one.
Naranbaatar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naranbaatar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Naranbaatar there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Iwoba throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Iwoba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iwoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iwoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Iwoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naranbaatar shoots in but Iwoba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba throws a solid leg kick but Naranbaatar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iwoba.

Iwoba clinches up with Naranbaatar and pushes him back against the cage.
Iwoba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Iwoba.
Naranbaatar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iwoba misses with a punch to the body.

Naranbaatar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Naranbaatar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iwoba is working Naranbaatar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Naranbaatar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naranbaatar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iwoba is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iwoba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iwoba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position but Iwoba postures up.
Naranbaatar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iwoba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iwoba 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba is working Naranbaatar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Iwoba landing some decent shots from guard.
Naranbaatar working a defensive guard here.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Naranbaatar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwoba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.

Naranbaatar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwoba defends it easily.

Naranbaatar has his foot on Iwoba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iwoba works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Iwoba working some strikes from top position.

Naranbaatar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iwoba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet.
Iwoba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iwoba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iwoba.
Naranbaatar tries to work over Iwoba's front leg with a kick but Iwoba checks it.
Iwoba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iwoba.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iwoba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iwoba.
Iwoba fakes the leg kick and cracks Naranbaatar in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba throws a low kick, looking for Naranbaatar's leg but Naranbaatar calmly moves out of range.
Naranbaatar blocks a head kick by Iwoba.
Iwoba blocks a jab.
Iwoba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naranbaatar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naranbaatar misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Iwoba coming out on top.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar tries a head kick but it misses.
Naranbaatar throws a series of punches but Iwoba moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Iwoba misses its target.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Iwoba.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Iwoba's head but Iwoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iwoba throws a leg kick

and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Iwoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bosco Iwoba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naranbaatar passes into half guard.
Iwoba is looking to improve his position.

Naranbaatar is working for a kimura but Iwoba is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Naranbaatar is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Iwoba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Iwoba.
Iwoba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Naranbaatar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwoba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Naranbaatar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Iwoba has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
Naranbaatar trying to control from the bottom.
Naranbaatar moves into full guard.
Iwoba scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naranbaatar looking to control.
Iwoba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naranbaatar trying to keep a closed guard but Iwoba is proving a slippery customer.
Iwoba preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naranbaatar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwoba wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
Iwoba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Naranbaatar trying to keep a closed guard but Iwoba is proving a slippery customer.
Iwoba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Iwoba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iwoba scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bosco Iwoba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Iwoba clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
Iwoba blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Iwoba.
Naranbaatar tries a body shot but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba misses with a body punch.

Naranbaatar pulls guard.
Iwoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranbaatar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwoba throws a strike but Naranbaatar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Naranbaatar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naranbaatar passes into half guard.
Naranbaatar trying to mount his opponent but Iwoba defends it.
Iwoba is looking for a sweep. Naranbaatar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iwoba wants to control but Naranbaatar is keeping busy.
Naranbaatar prevents Iwoba from improving his position.
Naranbaatar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iwoba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iwoba looking for a sweep. Not yet Iwoba, not yet.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.
Naranbaatar looking to pass the guard.
Iwoba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Iwoba keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Naranbaatar with that takedown attempt.
Naranbaatar cracks Iwoba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iwoba closes the distance and clinches.
Iwoba swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Iwoba.
Naranbaatar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iwoba backwards.
Iwoba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Naranbaatar has clasped his hands together around Iwoba's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Naranbaatar swings around for an armbar but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Naranbaatar's guard.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet.

Iwoba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Naranbaatar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iwoba has managed to get both his arms back between Naranbaatar's legs - danger averted.

Naranbaatar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iwoba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iwoba trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar is trying to keep Iwoba in close.
Iwoba cracks Naranbaatar with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iwoba forces his way into half guard.
Iwoba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tarkhan Naranbaatar.
I think Iwoba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.