PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bing Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Iwasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, NokiSowa. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Boom
vs
Iwasaki

183 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
174 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bing Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Iwasaki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Boom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom works his foot free and advances to mount.

Boom wants to finish this one by submission but Iwasaki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Boom goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Iwasaki is on top in guard.

Boom has his foot on Iwasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iwasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Iwasaki from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boom working for submissions but it's allowed Iwasaki to get to half guard.
Iwasaki wants to get back to his feet.
Boom wants to improve his position but Iwasaki is controlling well.
Iwasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Iwasaki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Boom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Iwasaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Iwasaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Iwasaki pushes Boom away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boom gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Boom decides to stand back up. Boom steps back and let's Iwasaki get back to his feet.
Iwasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Boom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Boom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Iwasaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boom has Iwasaki in his guard.
Boom is trying to keep Iwasaki in close.

Boom has an active guard here but Iwasaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Boom tries to roll over but Iwasaki keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boom controls his leg.
Iwasaki is keen to just control but Boom is a slippery customer.
Boom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boom working a defensive guard here.
Boom is really struggling to control Iwasaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Iwasaki wants to stand but Boom is controlling his posture from full guard.
Iwasaki preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A good leg kick by Boom.

Boom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki prevents Boom from moving into mount.
Iwasaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Iwasaki parries the strikes from Boom easily there. Boom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Iwasaki to escape.

Boom swings around for an armbar but Iwasaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boom's guard.
Iwasaki wants to get up but he can't break Boom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Boom working for a triangle but Iwasaki defends it easily.
Boom working a defensive guard here.
Iwasaki wanted to stand there but Boom had control of the position.

Boom working for a triangle but Iwasaki defends it easily.

Boom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iwasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iwasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bing Boom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Boom fails with the takedown.
Bing Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwasaki tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Boom shoots in and bounces Iwasaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Iwasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Boom drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Iwasaki dives on top into guard.

Boom is working an open guard so Iwasaki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Iwasaki tries to clinch up.
Boom closes the distance and clinches up with Iwasaki, looking for a takedown. Boom pushes Iwasaki against the cage but Iwasaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Iwasaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Iwasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iwasaki.
Iwasaki misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iwasaki scores with a one two! Boom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Iwasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Iwasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iwasaki tries for a takedown but Boom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom fails with the takedown
and Iwasaki counters with a two punch combo.
Hiro Iwasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iwasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Boom fails with the takedown
and Iwasaki counters with a series of strikes. Boom will be more careful next time no doubt.

Boom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boom advances position into side control!
Iwasaki prevents Boom from improving position.
Iwasaki defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki prevents Boom from moving into mount.
Boom is working hard here to advance position.

Boom decides to stand back up. Boom steps back and let's Iwasaki get back to his feet.
Boom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iwasaki's calf.
Iwasaki throws a right hand that Boom ducks under and follows up with a left that Boom also avoids with ease.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Boom.
Iwasaki is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Iwasaki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Iwasaki wants to control but Boom postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki prevents Boom from moving into mount.
Iwasaki wants to get back to his feet.

Boom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Iwasaki struggling a bit here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iwasaki as he jumps to the side.

Boom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iwasaki to the mat! Iwasaki manages to get full guard.
Boom prevents Iwasaki from getting back to his feet.
Boom postures up in Iwasaki's guard and throws a big left but Iwasaki blocks it.
Boom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boom trying to control but Iwasaki is working from the bottom.
Boom tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwasaki is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iwasaki is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Iwasaki 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.
Iwasaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Boom has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Iwasaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boom.
Bing Boom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
Boom sneaks back into half guard.
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 Bing Boom will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Boom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iwasaki pinned against the cage. Iwasaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iwasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iwasaki throws a nice looking combination but Boom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iwasaki misses with a takedown attempt - Boom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Iwasaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Boom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iwasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boom manages to get back to half guard.

Boom with the active half guard here but Iwasaki passes nicely into side control.

Iwasaki decides to stand back up. Iwasaki steps back and let's Boom get back to his feet.
Iwasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iwasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iwasaki as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwasaki shoots for a takedown but Boom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iwasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iwasaki tries to clinch up but Boom circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom misses with a takedown attempt - Iwasaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iwasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Iwasaki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boom tries to free his leg and advance position but Iwasaki is retaining full guard.
Boom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Iwasaki wants to stand but Boom is controlling the position.
Iwasaki keeping full guard, as Boom tries to pass.
Boom won't allow Iwasaki to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iwasaki as he avoids it easily.
Iwasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iwasaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Iwasaki throws a combination. Boom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iwasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Iwasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boom is fending him off so far but Iwasaki persists. Nope, Boom circles away and we're back to standing.
Iwasaki slips a jab from Boom.
Boom doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Iwasaki counters with a shoot takedown. Boom fights it but they end up in guard.

Boom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Iwasaki has passed into half guard!
Iwasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boom trying to get back to full guard but Iwasaki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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!
Boom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Iwasaki stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Iwasaki tries to clinch up but Boom circles away and keeps his distance.

Boom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iwasaki's guard.

Boom gets to his feet - Iwasaki follows without any prompting.
Boom misses with a hook

and Iwasaki counters with a shoot takedown. Boom fights it but they end up in guard.
Boom wants to sweep here but Iwasaki controlling him for the moment.
Hiro Iwasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwasaki wants to stand but Boom is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Boom is looking for a triangle but Iwasaki pushes his legs off easily.

Iwasaki drops back looking for a leg! Boom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boom manages to kick Iwasaki off! Iwasaki jumps back into Boom's guard.

Boom is looking for a triangle but Iwasaki pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iwasaki wants to stand but Boom is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Iwasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boom 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bing Boom!