PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ciprian Bogatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franchesco Tribiani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bogatu
vs
Tribiani

182 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ciprian Bogatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franchesco Tribiani!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribiani walks into a straight right hand from Bogatu.
Tribiani misses with a wild body shot.
Bogatu punishes Tribiani's body with a nice straight punch.
Tribiani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Tribiani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogatu, pushing him back against the cage.
Tribiani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogatu's efforts to push away.
Tribiani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bogatu smiles and moves away.
Bogatu throws a predictable looking body shot

and Tribiani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bogatu tries to circle away but Tribiani has him pinned against the cage.
Bogatu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tribiani has him pressed against the cage.
Bogatu tries to circle away but Tribiani has him pinned against the cage.
Bogatu is looking to break free of the clinch but Tribiani has double underhooks.
Bogatu has had enough of the clinch but Tribiani keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogatu is trying to break the clinch but Tribiani is controlling him.
Tribiani is trying to break the clinch but Bogatu has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bogatu is trying to break the clinch but Tribiani has him pressed against the cage.
Bogatu tries to break the clinch but Tribiani is controlling the position.
Bogatu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bogatu tries to break the clinch but Tribiani is controlling the position.
Tribiani goes for a takedown attempt but Bogatu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tribiani tries to clinch but Bogatu is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribiani 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.
Tribiani tries to clinch up.
Bogatu is looking to slow Tribiani down with leg kicks.
Tribiani misses with a leg kick
and Bogatu counters with a three punch combo that has Tribiani backing up. Tribiani nods at Bogatu to acknowledge the strikes.
Bogatu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ciprian Bogatu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tribiani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bogatu circles away.
Ciprian Bogatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franchesco Tribiani.
Bogatu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tribiani's calf.
Bogatu connects with an inside leg kick.
Tribiani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bogatu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tribiani somewhat.
Bogatu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribiani is just out of range.
Bogatu misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogatu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bogatu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tribiani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bogatu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tribiani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bogatu tries to avoid it but Tribiani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bogatu to the ground. Bogatu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bogatu throws a low kick but Tribiani avoids it.
Tribiani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bogatu swivels and escapes.
Bogatu misses with a two punch combination.
Bogatu is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Bogatu as Tribiani shoots in.
Bogatu scores with a jab. Tribiani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bogatu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tribiani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bogatu circles away.
Bogatu leaves Tribiani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogatu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Bogatu.
Tribiani throws a head kick but Bogatu moves out of range.
Bogatu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Bogatu tenderised Tribiani's leg. Tribiani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bogatu lands a leg kick that knocks Tribiani off balance momentarily.

Bogatu gets tackled into the cage by Tribiani. Tribiani maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribiani goes for a takedown attempt but Bogatu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bogatu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tribiani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick by Tribiani misses
and Bogatu counters with a thumping low kick.
Tribiani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bogatu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tribiani scrambles back to his feet.
Tribiani fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Bogatu. No joy for Tribiani on that attempt.
Tribiani shoots in but Bogatu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bogatu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tribiani shoots in but no luck this time.
Ciprian Bogatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franchesco Tribiani.
Tribiani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bogatu is fending him off so far but Tribiani persists. Nope, Bogatu circles away and we're back to standing.
Ciprian Bogatu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogatu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tribiani's calf.
Bogatu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tribiani is breathing heavily.
Bogatu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bogatu!
Nice shot by Bogatu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogatu scores with a leg kick.
Bogatu misses with a few strikes there.
Bogatu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tribiani.
Ciprian Bogatu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Tribiani misses
and Bogatu counters with a series of strikes. Tribiani will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bogatu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Tribiani moves into the clinch successfully.
Tribiani has Bogatu pressed against the cage, preventing Bogatu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bogatu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bogatu has Tribiani pressed against the cage, preventing Tribiani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tribiani slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogatu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tribiani has Bogatu pressed against the cage.
Tribiani working hard to break the clinch.
Bogatu tries to break the clinch but Tribiani is controlling the position.
Bogatu prevents Tribiani from breaking the clinch.
Tribiani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogatu's efforts to push away.
Bogatu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribiani tries to circle away but Bogatu has him pinned against the cage.
Tribiani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bogatu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tribiani creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bogatu tries to break free but Tribiani pushes him back against the cage.
Tribiani is trying to force a seperation but Bogatu has the dominant position.
Bogatu has Tribiani pressed against the cage, preventing Tribiani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogatu tries to circle away but Tribiani has him pinned against the cage.
Bogatu wants to break free but Tribiani has control.
Tribiani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bogatu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tribiani missing with knees to the body.
Tribiani looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogatu is looking to break free of the clinch but Tribiani has double underhooks.
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 Ciprian Bogatu 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tribiani throws a head kick but Bogatu moves out of range.
Tribiani tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogatu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogatu misses with a series of wild punches.
Tribiani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bogatu sprawls well. Bogatu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tribiani gets slowly back to his feet.
Tribiani is looking to clinch but Bogatu is avoiding it.
Tribiani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tribiani tries to clinch up.
Tribiani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bogatu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Bogatu as Tribiani shoots in.
Tribiani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribiani fails with a takedown attempt.
Ciprian Bogatu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franchesco Tribiani.
Tribiani looks for a takedown but Bogatu sprawls well.
Tribiani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogatu throws a series of punches but Tribiani avoids them all with ease.
Bogatu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bogatu connects with a leg kick. Tribiani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tribiani is looking to clinch but Bogatu is avoiding it.
Bogatu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tribiani throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Tribiani rushes Bogatu and presses him up against the cage.
Tribiani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogatu is trying to force a seperation but Tribiani has the dominant position.
Tribiani prevents Bogatu from breaking the clinch.
Bogatu wants to get back to striking at distance but Tribiani won't allow it.
Bogatu wants to get back to striking at distance but Tribiani won't allow it.
Tribiani can't get the takedown.
Bogatu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tribiani is pushing Bogatu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tribiani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogatu wants to break free but Tribiani has control.

Tribiani pulls guard effortlessly.

Tribiani throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bogatu uses it to pass to side control.

Bogatu decides to stand back up.
A punch combination from Bogatu misses.
Bogatu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Bogatu. No joy for Tribiani on that attempt.
Bogatu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tribiani's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogatu throws a leg kick that misses.

Tribiani moves into the clinch.

Tribiani manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ciprian Bogatu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Bogatu stands up and waves to Tribiani to follow him.
Tribiani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogatu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogatu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tribiani.
Tribiani takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ciprian Bogatu.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bogatu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciprian Bogatu!