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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Anatpong (ranked 4734 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Bogdanov (ranked 24723 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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156 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Anatpong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Bogdanov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anatpong, pushing him back against the cage.
Anatpong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bogdanov up against the cage.
Bogdanov is pressed up against the cage. Anatpong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bogdanov down to the mat. Bogdanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anatpong 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.
Anatpong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Anatpong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anatpong looks for a takedown but Bogdanov sprawls well.
Bogdanov tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatpong rushes Bogdanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anatpong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogdanov's efforts to push away.
Bogdanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Anatpong breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatpong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anatpong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anatpong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bogdanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anatpong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bogdanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Bogdanov lands a jab-cross combination.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Anatpong tries to sprawl out of it but Bogdanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anatpong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anatpong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bogdanov pinned against the cage. Bogdanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatpong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bogdanov is fending him off so far but Anatpong persists. Nope, Bogdanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Anatpong blocks a head kick by Bogdanov.
Anatpong moves into range and clinches up with Bogdanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogdanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anatpong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anatpong breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anatpong.
Bogdanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogdanov gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov breaks from the clinch.
Bogdanov moves in looking to clinch but Anatpong pushes him off.
A head kick from Anatpong lands but Bogdanov takes it in his stride.
Anatpong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bogdanov counters with a series of strikes. Anatpong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anatpong as he avoids it easily.
Anatpong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bogdanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice sprawl there from Bogdanov as Anatpong shoots in.
Anatpong is breathing heavily.
Anatpong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bogdanov defends it nicely.
Anatpong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bogdanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Anatpong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anatpong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bogdanov unleashes a big counter combination but Anatpong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bogdanov rushes Anatpong and presses him up against the cage.
Bogdanov manages to break the clinch.
Bogdanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anatpong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogdanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogdanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anatpong tries for a takedown but Bogdanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anatpong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bogdanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anatpong is defended easily by Bogdanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Bogdanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bogdanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anatpong tries to avoid it but Bogdanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anatpong to the ground. Anatpong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bogdanov throws a leg kick but Anatpong checks it.
Bogdanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Anatpong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bogdanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Anatpong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bogdanov as he jumps to the side.
Igor Bogdanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogdanov shoots in and drives through. Anatpong sprawls well.
Marcus Anatpong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Bogdanov.
Anatpong looks for a takedown but Bogdanov sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanov dives in and grabs Anatpong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anatpong pushes down on Bogdanov's head and hops out.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anatpong sprawls well. Anatpong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bogdanov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatpong misses with a wild combination.
Bogdanov throws a series of strikes that have Anatpong backpedaling.
Bogdanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anatpong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogdanov throws a wild body kick that Anatpong sees coming a mile off.
Bogdanov lands a nice hook to Anatpong's body. Anatpong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bogdanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Anatpong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anatpong shoots in for a takedown but Bogdanov shows good takedown defense.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatpong takes the fight into the clinch.
Bogdanov misses with a body punch.
Bogdanov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bogdanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bogdanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anatpong is defending well.
Bogdanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anatpong tries to pull guard but Bogdanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bogdanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Anatpong breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anatpong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogdanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Bogdanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogdanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anatpong has him pressed against the cage.
Anatpong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anatpong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bogdanov won't allow Anatpong to sweep him here.
Anatpong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bogdanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anatpong defends well.
Anatpong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogdanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anatpong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov is looking to sweep but instead, Anatpong has passed into half guard.
Anatpong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bogdanov defends it well.
Anatpong trying to control the action but Bogdanov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Anatpong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anatpong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bogdanov defends it nicely.
Bogdanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anatpong fails with a takedown attempt.
Anatpong gets tackled into the cage by Bogdanov. Bogdanov maintains the clinch.
Anatpong looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anatpong backwards.
Bogdanov tries to pull guard but Anatpong won't allow it.
Bogdanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anatpong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anatpong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anatpong keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Bogdanov misses.
Anatpong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bogdanov jumps into guard, dragging Anatpong to the mat.
Anatpong stands up from Bogdanov's guard - Anatpong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bogdanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anatpong closes the distance and clinches.
Anatpong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogdanov's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bogdanov is working for takedown but Anatpong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marcus Anatpong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Bogdanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anatpong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bogdanov smiles and moves away.
Anatpong misses with a takedown attempt - Bogdanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anatpong tries for a takedown but Bogdanov circles away easily
and Anatpong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anatpong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anatpong shoots in and drives through. Bogdanov sprawls well.
Bogdanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anatpong circles away.
Marcus Anatpong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anatpong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bogdanov counters with a nice body kick.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Anatpong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bogdanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov shoots in but Anatpong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anatpong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anatpong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogdanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anatpong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bogdanov counters with a good low kick that Anatpong was not able to check.
Bogdanov has closed the distance and engaged Anatpong in a clinch.
Anatpong jumps guard but Bogdanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bogdanov is trying to pull guard but Anatpong has him pressed against the cage.
Bogdanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogdanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov shoots in for a double leg but Anatpong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bogdanov clinches up with Anatpong and pushes him back against the cage.
Anatpong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anatpong avoids the body shot from Bogdanov.
Anatpong throws a big counter combination but Bogdanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anatpong shoots in but Bogdanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anatpong as he avoids it easily.
Anatpong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogdanov is looking to clinch.
Bogdanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Bogdanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bogdanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Bogdanov!
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energy
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hype
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