PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Yung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Stanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yung
vs
Stanek

173 cm
20
151 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 London, David Yung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bogdan Stanek!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stanek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stanek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yung is trying to control Stanek's posture but Stanek avoids it.

Stanek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yung has escaped the position, nice work there.

Stanek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yung, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Yung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Stanek tries for a kimura but Yung is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung is trying to improve his position.

Stanek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Stanek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stanek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Stanek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yung is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stanek goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stanek's guard! Nice work there by Yung!
Yung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Stanek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stanek for as long as he can get away with.

Stanek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung advances position into side control!
Yung remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Yung has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Yung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stanek has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanek is looking for a sweep.
Yung moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stanek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yung takes a little break here. Stanek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Yung is trying to get an arm triangle but Stanek is defending well.
Yung controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stanek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yung continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Stanek looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bogdan Stanek will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yung pushes Stanek up against the cage in a clinch.

Stanek pulls guard.
Yung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yung stays in close to Stanek's body and controls the position.
More hug and hope from Yung.

Stanek is looking for a triangle but Yung pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform us that Stanek has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Stanek actively working from the bottom here.

Stanek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yung pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stanek looking for submissions off his back.
Yung uses his free foot to push down on Stanek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stanek.
Yung manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stanek to take his back!
Stanek tries to escape but Yung has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yung slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Yung is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Yung is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Stanek fending off the submission attempt from Yung.

Yung is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Stanek do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Stanek showing good submission defense here.
Stanek tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yung landing strikes from the mount and Stanek is in trouble!
Yung controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanek is desperately trying to improve his position but Yung has a good base and remains in mount.
Yung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Stanek defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yung prevents Stanek from getting the reversal.
Yung takes Stanek's back.

Stanek fending off the submission attempt from Yung.
I would not like to be Stanek right now.

Yung looking for the choke but no joy.
Yung biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stanek is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung biding his time, controlling Stanek.
Stanek tries to break free.
Stanek is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yung controlling the positon.
Stanek is trying to break free.
Stanek rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Yung seems to be looking for submissions.

Stanek looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Yung dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Yung closes the distance and pushes Stanek back into the cage.

Yung pulls guard successfully.
Stanek looking to pass the guard.

Stanek 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.

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

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

Yung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanek defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanek looking to pass the guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Yung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stanek slips nicely into half guard.

Stanek seems to be looking for submissions.
Yung works his way to full guard. Good work.

Yung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yung has his hands on Stanek's head, controlling the position.
Yung working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stanek is aware though and is defending well.
Yung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanek can do to turn this around?

Yung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stanek is aware though and is defending well.

Yung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Stanek 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.

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

Yung is looking for a triangle but Stanek pushes his legs off easily.
Stanek wants to pass the guard but Yung is keeping the position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Yung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stanek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stanek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

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

Yung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stanek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Yung is tightening it up a little... Stanek has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stanek reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stanek taps out! Nice BJJ there by Yung!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Yung!
A very excited looking David Yung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.