PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Richardson (ranked 3774 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Bogdanov (ranked 24707 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Richardson
vs
Bogdanov

178 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Blue Moon

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Bogdanov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Richardson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richardson keeps control of Bogdanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bogdanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Richardson won't allow it.
Bogdanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bogdanov fails to pull guard.
Bogdanov is trying to pull guard but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.

Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson delivers a nice body kick.

Richardson drives through and clinches with Bogdanov against the cage.

Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson shoots in looking for a takedown. Bogdanov tries to sprawl out of it but Richardson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bogdanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson fails with the takedown.
Bogdanov tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogdanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Richardson clinches up with Bogdanov and pushes him back against the cage.

Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Richardson rushes Bogdanov and presses him up against the cage.

Richardson manages to break the clinch.
Bogdanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richardson dives in and grabs Bogdanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bogdanov pushes down on Richardson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Richardson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogdanov misses with a wild body shot.
Richardson fails with the takedown.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bogdanov sprawls well. Bogdanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bogdanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson stuffs the takedown.

Richardson moves into the clinch.
Bogdanov effectively controlling the action here.
Richardson goes for a takedown attempt but Bogdanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogdanov.
Richardson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bogdanov tries to avoid it but Richardson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bogdanov to the ground. Bogdanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bogdanov is looking for the big counter here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bogdanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bogdanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richardson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bogdanov is looking to clinch.

Bogdanov drives through and clinches with Richardson against the cage.
Richardson tries to pull guard but Bogdanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richardson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Richardson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bogdanov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bogdanov rushes Richardson and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bogdanov up against the cage.
Richardson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bogdanov after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogdanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bogdanov somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogdanov tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Bogdanov misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richardson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Richardson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A nice leg kick lands there from Bogdanov.
Bogdanov darts in looking for a takedown but Richardson gets double underhooks and turns Bogdanov into the cage.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogdanov can do to turn this around?
Richardson goes for a double leg but Bogdanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bogdanov continues to drive forward.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Richardson.
Richardson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Richardson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Richardson moves into the clinch.

Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tommy Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bogdanov circles away.
Bogdanov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A combination from Bogdanov does no damage.

Richardson moves into the clinch.
Bogdanov is trying to drag Richardson to the mat but Richardson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bogdanov pulls guard successfully.
Richardson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richardson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Richardson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Richardson gets a takedown into half guard.

Bogdanov pushes Richardson off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bogdanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tommy Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Bogdanov.
Richardson fails with the takedown.
Bogdanov wants to counter the offense by Richardson and move into the clinch position.

Richardson moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogdanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Richardson managing to block the knees to the body from Bogdanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Richardson successfully pulls guard.
Richardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bogdanov on the ground.
Bogdanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bogdanov gets to his feet - Richardson follows without any prompting.
Bogdanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richardson avoids it really well and circles away.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt - Bogdanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bogdanov stuffs the takedown.
Bogdanov wants to counter with a clinch but Richardson pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bogdanov.
Richardson leaves Bogdanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bogdanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bogdanov darts in looking for a takedown but Richardson gets double underhooks and turns Bogdanov into the cage.
Bogdanov is breathing heavily.
Richardson stuffs the takedown.
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richardson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bogdanov has time to react.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt - Bogdanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richardson shoots for a takedown but Bogdanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Richardson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bogdanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Bogdanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Richardson rushes Bogdanov and presses him up against the cage.

Richardson manages to break the clinch.
Richardson punishes Bogdanov's body with a nice straight punch.

Richardson has Bogdanov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Richardson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogdanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richardson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bogdanov as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Richardson.

Bogdanov is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Richardson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bogdanov! Richardson continues to tee off on Bogdanov, landing with a left and a right! Richardson connects with a right hand that leaves Bogdanov sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Richardson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Richardson!