PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Dur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vova Bogdanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dur
vs
Bogdanov

178 cm
20
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wojtek Dur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vova Bogdanov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdanov has a takedown stuffed.

Bogdanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dur quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bogdanov is working away from the top position though.

Bogdanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bogdanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bogdanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dur keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Bogdanov is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogdanov postures up.
Dur is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bogdanov is controlling him.
Dur pulls Bogdanov in close to prevent any damage.

Bogdanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Bogdanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogdanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Bogdanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov wants to pass the guard but Dur is keeping the position.

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

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

Bogdanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dur not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogdanov passes Dur's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Bogdanov is trying to work for a kimura but Dur is defending well.

Dur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dur is breathing heavily.

Bogdanov is looking for a kimura here.
Dur is looking to improve his position.

Bogdanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dur has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bogdanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bogdanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogdanov.

Bogdanov is looking for a kimura but Dur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bogdanov to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bogdanov is working for a kimura but Dur is defending it quite comfortably.

Bogdanov is working for a kimura but Dur is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vova Bogdanov dominated that round.
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.

Bogdanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bogdanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bogdanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dur. That one must have hurt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dur, right into the meat.
Dur pushes Bogdanov away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Dur.
Vova Bogdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dur throws a series of strikes that have Bogdanov backpedaling.
A right-left combo lands from Dur.
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!
Dur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogdanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Bogdanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bogdanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bogdanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dur counters with a straight right hand.
Wojtek Dur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vova Bogdanov.
A jab lands there for Dur.
Dur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dur feints and then cracks Bogdanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bogdanov down.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dur defends it nicely.
Bogdanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bogdanov.
Bogdanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bogdanov's sensitive parts.
Dur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dur keeps Bogdanov at a distance using the push kick.
Dur throws a big shot that misses.

Bogdanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dur on his heels. He'll look to pass Dur's guard now, I'm sure.
Bogdanov prevents Dur from getting back to his feet.

Bogdanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogdanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dur looking to control.
Bogdanov pushing down on Dur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Bogdanov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bogdanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

Bogdanov is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dur wants to control but Bogdanov is keeping busy.

Bogdanov seems to be looking for submissions.

Bogdanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dur defends it well.

Bogdanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogdanov.
Dur is controlling Bogdanov's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bogdanov is looking for a kimura here.
Dur moves into full guard.

Bogdanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogdanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dur is trying to control the position but Bogdanov postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vova Bogdanov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bogdanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wojtek Dur dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

No joy there for Dur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bogdanov takes a step back to recover.
Bogdanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dur circles away.
Bogdanov avoids the head kick by Dur.
Dur looks for the body kick but Bogdanov saw that one coming.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown but Dur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogdanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bogdanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dur's waist but Dur gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bogdanov off to one side.
Wojtek Dur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vova Bogdanov.
Dur scores with a head kick. Bogdanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dur connects with a right hand. Bogdanov shakes it off.
Dur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bogdanov blocks a head kick by Dur.
Bogdanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dur sprawls well. He's pushed Bogdanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dur defends it nicely.
Bogdanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dur.
Bogdanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dur throws a head kick but Bogdanov moves out of range.
Dur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bogdanov fails to land the takedown.
Dur stuffs the takedown.
Wojtek Dur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dur lands with a slapping head kick.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bogdanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dur - that will leave a mark!
Dur throws a head kick that misses.
Dur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Bogdanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bogdanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogdanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dur is positioning himself well to prevent Bogdanov advancing to mount.

Bogdanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dur is just riding it out for now. Bogdanov eventually gives up the hold.
Dur wants to control but Bogdanov is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dur is defending against the submission attempts here by Bogdanov.
Dur won't allow Bogdanov to pass to mount.

Bogdanov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dur could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bogdanov has cracked it and Dur is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bogdanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vova Bogdanov!