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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Bogdynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Macari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdynski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slash - Wicked Stone. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Bogdynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Macari!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macari throws a nice looking combination but Bogdynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogdynski rushes Macari and presses him up against the ropes.
Bogdynski has Macari pushed against the ropes.
Macari is trying to drag Bogdynski to the mat but Bogdynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Macari has picked Bogdynski up - he's going for a ride! Macari dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bogdynski tries to roll over but Macari keeps him under control.
Bogdynski is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bogdynski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bogdynski keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macari slows the pace down in half guard.
Bogdynski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macari trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogdynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macari wants to pass the guard but Bogdynski is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macari trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogdynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bogdynski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bogdynski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bogdynski stopping the sweep attempt from Macari.
Bogdynski tries to stand but Macari is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Macari is looking for a triangle but Bogdynski pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bogdynski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bogdynski wants to control from the top but Macari keeps moving.
Macari has a closed guard, preventing Bogdynski from standing up.
Macari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Macari is proving hard to escape from.
Bogdynski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bogdynski is looking to stand up but Macari won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bogdynski postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bogdynski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macari circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Macari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Macari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bogdynski is trying to stand.
Bogdynski tries to roll over but Macari keeps him under control.
Macari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macari is pressing down on Bogdynski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bogdynski is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Macari dominated that 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bogdynski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Macari uses from the top position.
Macari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogdynski is keeping the position for now.
Bogdynski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bogdynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macari is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macari wants to control from the top but Bogdynski keeps moving.
Thiago Macari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macari tries to free his leg and advance position but Bogdynski is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdynski is pulling down on Macari's head. It's preventing any offense from Macari, at least for the moment.
Macari trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogdynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bogdynski controls Macari momentarily but Macari frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bogdynski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Macari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bogdynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Macari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bogdynski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Macari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Macari wants a takedown.
Pablo Bogdynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Macari.
Bogdynski is working for takedown but Macari is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macari has hold of one of Bogdynski's legs. Bogdynski is fighting the takedown attempt but Macari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Macari trying to control but Bogdynski is working from the bottom.
Macari looking to sit in guard and control but Bogdynski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bogdynski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bogdynski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macari decides to pull guard.
Bogdynski wants to stand but Macari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Macari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bogdynski defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macari is working an open guard so Bogdynski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Macari misses with a low kick.
Bogdynski fails with the takedown.
Macari goes for a double leg but Bogdynski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Bogdynski continues to drive forward.
Macari swinging wildly here.
Bogdynski shoots in for a double leg but Macari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macari with the counter takedown but Bogdynski avoids it easily.
Bogdynski takes the fight into the clinch.
Bogdynski tries for a takedown but Macari manages to get underhooks.
Bogdynski wants to take the fight to the mat but Macari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macari wants a takedown but no success here.
Macari drags the fight down to the ground.
Macari has his foot on Bogdynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bogdynski works his way back into a safe position though.
Macari trying to control the position.
Bogdynski won't allow Macari to sweep him here.
Bogdynski tries to stand but Macari is controlling from the bottom.
Bogdynski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogdynski moves away from the strike by Macari.
Bogdynski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Macari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bogdynski shoots in for a takedown but Macari shows good takedown defense.
Bogdynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macari fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bogdynski to the ground. Macari is now in Bogdynski's guard.
Bogdynski keeping full guard, as Macari tries to pass.
Macari wants to control from the top but Bogdynski keeps moving.
Macari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogdynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdynski trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdynski keeping moving, preventing Macari from controlling successfully.
Bogdynski wants to sweep here but Macari controlling him for the moment.
Macari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bogdynski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Macari's guard.
Macari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bogdynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bogdynski is looking to stand up but Macari won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski trying to control but Macari is working from the bottom.
Macari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bogdynski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macari, up you get!
Macari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogdynski moves away.
Macari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Macari working away.
Macari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macari wants to control but Bogdynski is keeping him busy.
Bogdynski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Macari presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Macari trying to control but Bogdynski is having none of it.
Macari avoids the attempt from Bogdynski to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bogdynski can't escape the position.
Bogdynski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Macari looking to control but Bogdynski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macari is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bogdynski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bogdynski shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macari wants to control the pace but Bogdynski is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Macari really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bogdynski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bogdynski shoots in but no luck this time.
Macari has his takedown stuffed
and Bogdynski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Macari actively working from the bottom here.
Bogdynski wants to stand but Macari has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macari actively working from the bottom here.
Bogdynski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macari is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Bogdynski is going to stand back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bogdynski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Macari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bogdynski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macari somewhat.
Bogdynski shoots in for a double leg but Macari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Bogdynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bogdynski as he avoids it easily.
Bogdynski feinted with a counter takedown.
Bogdynski misses with a takedown attempt - Macari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Macari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pablo Bogdynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Macari misses with a double jab
and Bogdynski counters with a single leg into guard. Macari didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bogdynski defends well.
Bogdynski tries to stand but Macari is controlling from the bottom.
Macari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bogdynski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bogdynski sprawls well. Bogdynski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macari gets slowly back to his feet.
Macari misses with an uppercut. Bogdynski saw that one coming.
Bogdynski shoots for a takedown but Macari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bogdynski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogdynski rushes Macari and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bogdynski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bogdynski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Macari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bogdynski defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macari is trying to control the position but Bogdynski postures up.
Macari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Macari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bogdynski wanted to stand there but Macari had control of the position.
Bogdynski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Bogdynski had his way with Thiago Macari in that 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!
Bogdynski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Macari wants to sweep but no luck.
Macari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bogdynski is stalling in the full guard.
Bogdynski wants to get up but he can't break Macari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdynski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Macari throws a series of punches but Bogdynski avoids them all with ease.
Bogdynski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macari pinned against the ropes. Macari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Macari or perhaps it was just good defense by Bogdynski, which made it look bad.
Macari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogdynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Macari avoids it really well and circles away.
Bogdynski moves into range and clinches up with Macari.
Bogdynski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Macari is staying active underneath Bogdynski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macari is looking for a sweep. Bogdynski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macari moves into full guard.
Bogdynski wanted to stand there but Macari had control of the position.
Macari has his feet on Bogdynski's thighs here. He's pushed Bogdynski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bogdynski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Macari!
Thiago Macari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Pablo Bogdynski spoke after the fight, saying 'I have nothing to say. I would like to say sorry for all of my fans and I promise that I will train hardly to give a better fight in the future!'.
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