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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finley Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Bogdanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Finley Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Bogdanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bogdanov's half guard.
Bogdanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura but Bogdanov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stewart working Bogdanov over with strikes.
Stewart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bogdanov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bogdanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bogdanov defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Finley Stewart wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Bogdanov's guard.
Bogdanov looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control but Bogdanov is working from the bottom.
Stewart seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stewart trying to control but Bogdanov is working from the bottom.
Stewart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Finley Stewart wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from Stewart.
Stewart tries to clinch but Bogdanov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stewart enables Bogdanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stewart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bogdanov trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart controls Bogdanov momentarily but Bogdanov frees himself.
Stewart controlling the position.
Stewart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Finley Stewart has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stewart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bogdanov is trying to defend but Stewart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogdanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finley Stewart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stewart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bogdanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stewart is in Bogdanov's guard.
Stewart stands and throws Bogdanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stewart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bogdanov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stewart is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bogdanov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stewart throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bogdanov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stewart tries to advance to mount but Bogdanov denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stewart decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Finley Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart lands with a nice combination. Bogdanov backs away looking to recover.
Stewart darts in and clinches Bogdanov up against the cage.
Stewart gets underhooks to prevent Bogdanov's takedown attempt.
Bogdanov stops a takedown attempt from Stewart.
Stewart is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has Bogdanov pressed against the cage, preventing Bogdanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stewart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bogdanov smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stewart can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finley Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogdanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov stops a takedown attempt from Stewart.
A right hand to the body from Stewart.
Bogdanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stewart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Finley Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart feints and as Bogdanov raises his hands in defense, Stewart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bogdanov keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogdanov trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finley Stewart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stewart scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stewart tries to clinch up
and Bogdanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stewart won't be happy with that.
Stewart wants to control but Bogdanov postures up.
Stewart regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bogdanov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bogdanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stewart trying to hold on to Bogdanov's head to control him but Bogdanov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Bogdanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stewart is trying to stand up here but Bogdanov is controlling him well.
Stewart tries to get to full guard but Bogdanov has control of the leg.
Stewart is trying to stand up here but Bogdanov is controlling him well.
Stewart is looking to control Bogdanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stewart avoid being mounted?
Bogdanov trying to control from half guard but Stewart is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Stewart.
Stewart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stewart tries to clinch but Bogdanov is having none of it.
Bogdanov fails with the takedown
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart tries to clinch but Bogdanov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bogdanov's guard.
Stewart trying to control but Bogdanov is working from the bottom.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogdanov is keeping the position for now.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Bogdanov keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Finley Stewart just wasn't active enough.
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Bogdanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stewart is defended easily by Bogdanov.
Anton Bogdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stewart wants to control but Bogdanov is keeping him busy.
Finley Stewart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finley Stewart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stewart has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finley Stewart!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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