PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Bogdanov (ranked 4159 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byung Soo Choi (ranked 4134 p4p, 0 weight class). Byung Soo Choi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Bogdanov's chin.

Bogdanov
vs
Soo Choi

185 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Blue Moon

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Bogdanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byung Soo Choi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogdanov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogdanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Choi misses with the combination.
Bogdanov is looking to counter punch.
Choi looks winded!
Bogdanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bogdanov fails to land the takedown.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Choi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Choi tries to get set, Bogdanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Choi manages to avoid the attempt.
Bogdanov blocks a head kick by Choi.
Byung Soo Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogdanov works over Choi's head and body with a nice combination.

Choi gets tackled into the cage by Bogdanov. Bogdanov maintains the clinch.
Choi tries to break free but Bogdanov pushes him back against the cage.

Bogdanov manages to break the clinch.

Bogdanov moves into range and clinches up with Choi.
Choi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bogdanov has him pressed against the cage.
Choi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bogdanov.

Bogdanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Choi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bogdanov's guard.
Bogdanov pulls Choi in close to his closed guard and prevents Choi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bogdanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choi on the ground.
Bogdanov has a closed guard, preventing Choi from standing up.
Bogdanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bogdanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Choi wants to get up but he can't break Bogdanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bogdanov is defended easily by Choi.
Bogdanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChoi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi blocks the body kick.
Bogdanov closes the distance and clinches up with Choi, looking for a takedown. Bogdanov pushes Choi against the cage but Choi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bogdanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choi.
Bogdanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Choi throws a series of punches but Bogdanov moves out of range.
Bogdanov is looking to counter the offense by Choi and move into the clinch.

Bogdanov closes the distance and clinches.

Bogdanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogdanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bogdanov dives in and grabs Choi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Choi pushes down on Bogdanov's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi is looking to land body kicks.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Choi as he jumps to the side.

Bogdanov gets a clinch.
Bogdanov leaning against his opponent.
Bogdanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Choi up against the cage.

Choi breaks from the clinch.
Bogdanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Choi is fending him off so far but Bogdanov persists. Nope, Choi circles away and we're back to standing.
Choi throws a head kick but Bogdanov moves out of range.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Choi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bogdanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bogdanov fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov tries to clinch but Choi moves out of range.
Bogdanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choi defends it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bogdanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Choi throws a head kick but Bogdanov moves out of range.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogdanov scores with a head kick.
Bogdanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.

Bogdanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Byung Soo Choi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Byung Soo Choi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi throws a looping overhand right but Bogdanov ducks down to avoid it.
Bogdanov tries to clinch up.

Bogdanov clinches up against the cage.
Bogdanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Choi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Choi wants to break free but Bogdanov has control.
Bogdanov jumps guard but Choi stands there with Bogdanov around his waist. Bogdanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogdanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Choi smiles and moves away.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Bogdanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Choi circles away.
Bogdanov blocks a head kick by Choi.
Nice takedown defense from Choi. No joy for Bogdanov on that attempt.
Bogdanov moves in looking to clinch but Choi pushes him off.
Choi throws a counter combo.
Choi lands with a slapping head kick.
Bogdanov tries to clinch up but Choi circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogdanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Bogdanov with that takedown attempt.

Choi tries to keep at a distance but Bogdanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bogdanov jumps guard but Choi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogdanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Choi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Choi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bogdanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Choi misses with a head kick.

Bogdanov gets a clinch.
Bogdanov is trying to pull guard but Choi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Bogdanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogdanov lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bogdanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Choi avoids it really well and circles away.
Bogdanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogdanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bogdanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bogdanov avoids the head kick by Choi.
Bogdanov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bogdanov clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Bogdanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Choi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Choi avoiding damage as Bogdanov throws knees to the body.
Bogdanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Choi smiles and moves away.

Bogdanov clinches.
Bogdanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Choi's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Bogdanov.

Bogdanov manages to pull guard.

Choi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bogdanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Choi is looking for the big counter here.
Bogdanov avoids the head kick by Choi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Choi avoids it really well and circles away.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Bogdanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choi, pushing him back against the cage.
Igor Bogdanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Choi has had enough of the clinch but Bogdanov keeps him there for the moment.
Bogdanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Choi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogdanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Choi defends well and Bogdanov ends up having to push Choi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogdanov lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogdanov avoids the head kick by Choi.
Byung Soo Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown but Choi shows good takedown defense.
Bogdanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Choi's waist but Choi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bogdanov off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byung Soo Choi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A head kick misses from Choi.
Bogdanov blocks a head kick by Choi.
Bogdanov fails to land the takedown.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choi defends it nicely.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Bogdanov moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bogdanov is defended easily by Choi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Bogdanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Choi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bogdanov somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bogdanov throws a right hand that Choi ducks under and follows up with a left that Choi also avoids with ease.
Choi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdanov goes for a double leg but Choi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Choi continues to drive forward.
Good exchange - Choi coming out on top.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bogdanov pushes Choi up against the cage in a clinch.

Bogdanov successfully pulls guard.
Choi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bogdanov is proving hard to escape from.

Choi gets to his feet - Bogdanov follows without any prompting.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Bogdanov moves out of range easily.
No luck for Bogdanov with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Bogdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Choi manages to circle out of the way.
Bogdanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Choi defends well and Bogdanov ends up having to push Choi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Choi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogdanov avoids the head kick by Choi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Choi defends well and Bogdanov ends up having to push Choi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Choi connects with a high kick.
Bogdanov tries for a takedown but Choi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Bogdanov moves out of range easily.
Bogdanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Choi throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Choi. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bogdanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Choi, which made it look bad.
Choi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bogdanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Choi but Choi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogdanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Choi throws a head kick that misses
and Bogdanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bogdanov lands a body shot.
Bogdanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Choi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bogdanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Choi throws a head kick but Bogdanov moves out of range.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogdanov feinted with a counter takedown.

Bogdanov rushes Choi and presses him up against the cage.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Bogdanov is controlling him.
Bogdanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Choi gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Choi manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bogdanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogdanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Choi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bogdanov somewhat.
Choi throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi throws a right hand that Bogdanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogdanov also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bogdanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Choi, which made it look bad.

Bogdanov drives through and clinches with Choi against the cage.
Bogdanov fails to pull guard.

Choi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igor Bogdanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byung Soo Choi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Igor Bogdanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Choi tries to keep at a distance but Bogdanov has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byung Soo Choi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Choi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byung Soo Choi!