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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Oyalade (ranked 6587 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Bogdanov (ranked 4462 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Bogdanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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157 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Oyalade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Bogdanov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oyalade fails with the takedown
and Bogdanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oyalade.
Bogdanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oyalade fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Oyalade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Oyalade has double underhooks.
Bogdanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Oyalade won't allow it.
Oyalade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bogdanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Oyalade.
Bogdanov jumps guard but Oyalade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oyalade takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bogdanov jumps guard but Oyalade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oyalade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyalade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bogdanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oyalade somewhat.
Bogdanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oyalade defends it well.
Bogdanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oyalade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogdanov throws a body punch but Oyalade moves out of range.
Oyalade slaps away a takedown attempt from Bogdanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oyalade misses with a head kick.
Oyalade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bogdanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Oyalade circles away.
Bogdanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bogdanov lands a leg kick that knocks Oyalade off balance momentarily.
Bogdanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade clinches with his opponent.
Bogdanov is trying to break the clinch but Oyalade is controlling him.
Bogdanov tries to pull guard but Oyalade won't allow it.
Bogdanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oyalade looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bogdanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogdanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oyalade shoots in for a takedown but Bogdanov shows good takedown defense.
Bogdanov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bogdanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Oyalade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade slips a jab and a cross from Bogdanov.
Oyalade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bogdanov counters with a big head kick but Oyalade shrugs it off.
Oyalade has a takedown stuffed.
Oyalade instigates a clinch.
Bogdanov is trying to break the clinch but Oyalade has him pressed against the cage.
Bogdanov is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bogdanov can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Bogdanov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oyalade moves into the clinch.
Bogdanov has Oyalade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oyalade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bogdanov breaks the clinch.
Oyalade misses with a low kick.
Bogdanov dives in and grabs Oyalade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oyalade pushes down on Bogdanov's head and hops out.
Bogdanov misses with a jab to the body
and Oyalade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bogdanov trying to stall but Oyalade improves his position.
Oyalade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oyalade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bogdanov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyalade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogdanov throws a front kick that sends Oyalade stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov misses the shot to the body.
Bogdanov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOyalade.
Bogdanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Oyalade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogdanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Bogdanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephen Oyalade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Bogdanov.
Oyalade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oyalade misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogdanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bogdanov shoots in for a double leg but Oyalade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oyalade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bogdanov throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bogdanov.
Bogdanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Oyalade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oyalade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bogdanov's waist but Bogdanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oyalade off to one side.
Bogdanov tries to clinch there but Oyalade circles away.
Oyalade rushes Bogdanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oyalade avoiding damage.
Bogdanov working aggressively here.
Oyalade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bogdanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bogdanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oyalade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bogdanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bogdanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oyalade after a bit of a struggle.
Bogdanov fails to pull guard.
Oyalade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogdanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Oyalade circles away.
Bogdanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oyalade pinned against the cage. Oyalade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bogdanov pushes Oyalade up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade pulls Bogdanov into guard.
Oyalade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oyalade has a closed guard, preventing Bogdanov from standing up.
Bogdanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyalade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oyalade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oyalade prevents Bogdanov from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Oyalade dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bogdanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oyalade shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oyalade was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bogdanov is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Oyalade politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oyalade prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bogdanov trying his best to control but Oyalade has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyalade looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oyalade is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bogdanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Oyalade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bogdanov manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bogdanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Bogdanov looks to move away, Oyalade throws a big counter combo but Bogdanov just gets out of the way.
A nice combination there by Bogdanov.
Bogdanov lands a head kick!
Igor Bogdanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oyalade throws a sloppy head kick and Bogdanov moves out of range easily.
Bogdanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bogdanov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Oyalade takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov misses with a wild body shot.
Oyalade quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bogdanov is defended easily by Oyalade.
Bogdanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oyalade is fending him off so far but Bogdanov persists. Nope, Oyalade circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephen Oyalade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Bogdanov.
Oyalade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogdanov shoots and misses
and Oyalade moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Oyalade.
Bogdanov tries for a takedown but Oyalade manages to get underhooks.
Bogdanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oyalade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oyalade pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyalade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Oyalade with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyalade is stalling in the full guard.
Oyalade drops back looking for a leg! Bogdanov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogdanov manages to kick Oyalade off! Oyalade jumps back into Bogdanov's guard.
Oyalade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bogdanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oyalade controls the pace.
Bogdanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oyalade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Oyalade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oyalade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Oyalade!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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