PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Wasilcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wasilcov
vs
Warren

170 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bogdan Wasilcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Warren !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren slaps away a takedown attempt from Wasilcov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Wasilcov shoots in.
Wasilcov tries for a takedown but Warren circles away easily
and Warren counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Wasilcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasilcov misses with a takedown
and Warren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wasilcov thinking.
Wasilcov shoots in looking for a takedown. Warren tries to sprawl out of it but Wasilcov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Wasilcov shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren scores with a jab to the head.
Wasilcov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Wasilcov shoots in looking for a takedown but Warren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wasilcov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wasilcov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warren defends it nicely.
Wasilcov is breathing heavily.
Warren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wasilcov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warren tries to avoid it but Wasilcov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warren to the ground. Warren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wasilcov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.

That's two 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.
Wasilcov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Warren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wasilcov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wasilcov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Warren cracks Wasilcov with a good jab.
Warren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Warren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasilcov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bogdan Wasilcov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wasilcov has time to react.
Warren lands with a shot to the body.
Wasilcov moves to clinch but Warren breaks away
enabling Warren to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasilcov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wasilcov shoots for a takedown but Warren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Warren with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasilcov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warren finds it's way round the side to connect with Wasilcov's head.
Wasilcov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wasilcov scrambles back to his feet.
Warren lands with an uppercut that bounces Wasilcov off the cage and back into rage.
Warren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Warren 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wasilcov under the eye.
Warren clobbers Wasilcov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Warren .
Warren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warren lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Warren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice uppercut lands for Warren . That snapped Wasilcov's head back.
Warren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wasilcov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warren with a hook.
Warren slaps away a takedown attempt from Wasilcov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wasilcov fails to land the takedown.
Warren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wasilcov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasilcov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasilcov misses with a combination
and Warren counters with a nice uppercut.
Wasilcov shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Wasilcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasilcov moves forwards but Warren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Warren .
Wasilcov shoots in looking for a takedown but Warren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wasilcov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warren cracks Wasilcov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Warren scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Warren .
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Wasilcov shoots in.
Warren scores with a hook to the body. Wasilcov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warren leaves Wasilcov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warren digs a good body shot into Wasilcov's ribs.
Wasilcov moves forwards but Warren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bogdan Wasilcov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren catches Wasilcov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Warren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Warren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warren wants it to stay on the feet.
Warren lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Warren .
Wasilcov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Warren as he connects with a hook.
Warren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wasilcov momentarily.
Wasilcov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wasilcov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warren lands with a right hand.
Warren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wasilcov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Warren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Warren .
Warren scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Warren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Warren cracks Wasilcov with an open hand slap.
Wasilcov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warren works the jab nicely.
Stephen Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wasilcov fails with a takedown attempt.
Wasilcov takes one to the chin there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wasilcov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wasilcov's hands.
Warren scores with a body shot.
Warren lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasilcov walks into a stiff left hand from Warren .
Wasilcov tries to clinch but Warren moves away
and Warren counters with a three punch combo that has Wasilcov backing up. Wasilcov nods at Warren to acknowledge the strikes.
Warren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wasilcov's head.
Nice takedown defense from Warren . No joy for Wasilcov on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Wasilcov or perhaps it was just good defense by Warren which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Wasilcov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasilcov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wasilcov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warren lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren stuns Wasilcov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wasilcov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Warren .
Warren scores with a jab. Wasilcov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Warren - just one landing.
Warren jabs Wasilcov right on the nose. Wasilcov blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren jabs at Wasilcov's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wasilcov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wasilcov shoots and misses
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Stephen Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warren scores with a shot to the body.
Warren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Warren connects with a crisp jab.
Stephen Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Warren .
Wasilcov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Warren scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands a really nice looking cross but Wasilcov seems unphased.
Warren moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wasilcov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wasilcov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wasilcov closes the distance and clinches up with Warren , looking for a takedown. Wasilcov pushes Warren against the cage but Warren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warren lands with a straight right. Wasilcov didn't see that one coming.
Bogdan Wasilcov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wasilcov's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Warren !