PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Wasilcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren comes to the cage accompanied by God's gonna cut you down by Jonny Cash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Warren
vs
Wasilcov

170 cm
31
164 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

170 cm
26
160 lbs
6 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bogdan Wasilcov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren lands a right hook to the body.

Warren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wasilcov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warren smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wasilcov.
Warren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wasilcov in his tracks.
A head kick from Warren lands but Wasilcov takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Warren.
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.
Reggie Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Wasilcov.
Warren connects with a body shot that sends Wasilcov's belly button to the back.
Warren tests Wasilcov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren throws a nice looking combination but Wasilcov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasilcov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wasilcov shoots for a takedown but Warren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Warren scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wasilcov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Warren controls the position from side control.
Warren trying to control the action but Wasilcov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasilcov is being controlled here.

Reggie Warren has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wasilcov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warren as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wasilcov tries to sprawl but Warren drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Warren is looking to advance position but Wasilcov won't allow it.
Warren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Warren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasilcov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Warren is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Warren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasilcov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reggie Warren.

Warren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wasilcov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Warren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Warren lands with a punch from half guard.
Warren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren is looking to take a break and control but Wasilcov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warren working over Wasilcov with some ground and pound. Wasilcov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warren connects with a nice short shot to Wasilcov's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasilcov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Warren slips a nice elbow through Wasilcov's hands, connecting with Wasilcov's forehead.
Warren controlling the pace.
Warren not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren is controlling the pace.
Wasilcov wants to control but Warren is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasilcov looks gassed!

Warren is looking for a kimura but Wasilcov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warren to get the leverage.
Wasilcov taking some punishment here, with Warren in his half guard.
Wasilcov wants to control but Warren is keeping busy.
Wasilcov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wasilcov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wasilcov taking some punishment here, with Warren in his half guard.
Wasilcov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Warren lands with a nice body punch.

Warren moves into the clinch successfully.
Warren presses Wasilcov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warren taking a breather.
Warren digs a right hand underneath Wasilcov's ribcage. Wasilcov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Warren pulls guard effortlessly.
Warren looking for a sweep. Not yet Warren, not yet.

Warren has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wasilcov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Warren has tightened it up now! Wasilcov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reggie Warren!
Reggie Warren made sure to mention his sponsor, >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $42) in his post fight interview.