PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocket Bob Frankels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iwoba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hercules*. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bob Frankels
vs
Iwoba

200 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocket Bob Frankels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwoba scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.

Iwoba gets a double leg takedown into Frankels's guard.
Frankels has his hands on Iwoba's head, controlling the position.
Frankels wants to hit a switch here but Iwoba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frankels there!

Iwoba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankels is desperately trying to improve his position but Iwoba has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Iwoba there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels blocking the ground and pound.
Iwoba wants to control the pace but Frankels is squirming around nicely.
Frankels is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Frankels is working to get back to half guard.

Iwoba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Iwoba thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Iwoba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frankels is looking to escape.

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.
Frankels is desperately trying to improve his position but Iwoba has a good base and remains in mount.
Iwoba throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Frankels looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Frankels wants to get back to his feet.
Frankels is really stuck here.

Iwoba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Frankels right now.
Iwoba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Iwoba throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Iwoba working for the choke.
We've been informed that Iwoba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Iwoba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Frankels right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iwoba punches the canvas rather than the man.
The referee is taking a good look at Frankels as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Iwoba!

Frankels defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Frankels defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Iwoba just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Frankels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iwoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankels on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is getting worse.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frankels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iwoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frankels thinking.
Frankels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Iwoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankels closes the distance but Iwoba moves to the side
and Iwoba counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frankels or perhaps it was just good defense by Iwoba, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocket Bob Frankels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwoba tests Frankels's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankels walks into a stiff left hand from Iwoba.

Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Iwoba cracks Frankels with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Iwoba has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Frankels to stand back up!
Frankels is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Iwoba doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Frankels crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Frankels's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bosco Iwoba!
A victorious Bosco Iwoba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.