PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 2351 p4p, 3287 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 0 p4p, 185 weight class). Bokhchuud comes into the arena with ErgeSholee Biste Turda blaring out of the sound system. Kazimierz has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bokhchuud
vs
Kazimierz

168 cm
33
148
19 - 12 - 0

175 cm
30
140
16 - 23 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz goes for a double leg but Bokhchuud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bokhchuud continues to drive forward.

Bokhchuud pushes Kazimierz up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazimierz tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks.
Kazimierz tries to score a body lock takedown but Bokhchuud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
Bokhchuud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazimierz's elbow.
Kazimierz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kazimierz jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bokhchuud is one step ahead there.
Bokhchuud is looking to stand up but Kazimierz won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz is trying to keep Bokhchuud in close.
Kazimierz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bokhchuud is one step ahead there.
Bokhchuud has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kazimierz is proving hard to escape from.
Bokhchuud wants to stand and escape but instead Kazimierz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Bokhchuud is looking to stand up but Kazimierz isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Bokhchuud pushes Kazimierz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bokhchuud as he avoids it easily.
Bokhchuud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bokhchuud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazimierz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Kazimierz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bokhchuud to the mat! Bokhchuud manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bokhchuud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kazimierz won't allow Bokhchuud to get back to his feet.
Kazimierz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kazimierz prevents Bokhchuud from getting back to his feet.

Bokhchuud scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bokhchuud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz looks for a takedown but Bokhchuud sprawls well.

Bokhchuud closes the distance and clinches.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Kazimierz is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kazimierz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bokhchuud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kazimierz tries to pull guard but Bokhchuud holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazimierz drops back down to his feet.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Kazimierz prevents a body shot from Bokhchuud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kazimierz blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Kazimierz prevents a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Kazimierz wants a takedown.
Kazimierz blocks an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Kazimierz 's eye.
Kazimierz tries to pull guard but Bokhchuud won't allow it.
Bokhchuud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Kazimierz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bokhchuud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Bokhchuud has Kazimierz up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazimierz tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud working aggressively here.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Bokhchuud connects with a knee to the head.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud is defending well.
Bokhchuud lands with a right to the head.

Kazimierz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazimierz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bokhchuud.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bokhchuud pushes Kazimierz up against the cage in a clinch.
Bokhchuud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kazimierzs head.
Bokhchuud stops a takedown attempt from Kazimierz.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bokhchuud lands with a left to the head.
Kazimierz tries to score a body lock takedown but Bokhchuud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kazimierz avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
Bokhchuud scores with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Kazimierz blocks it.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazimierz can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bokhchuud lands a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud stops a takedown attempt from Kazimierz.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud pushes Kazimierz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kazimierz is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kazimierz blocks it with crossed arms.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazimierz's defenses.
Kazimierz tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud scores with a shoulder strike.
Kazimierz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bokhchuud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kazimierz shoots in but Bokhchuud avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bokhchuud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kazimierz has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud lands a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but Kazimierz blocks with his arms.
Bokhchuud throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kazimierz's brow.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside that Kazimierz shrugs off.

That has opened up Aleksander Kazimierz's cut even more.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Bokhchuud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud is pressed up against the cage. Kazimierz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bokhchuud down to the mat. Bokhchuud avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazimierz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bokhchuud swivels and escapes.
Kazimierz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bokhchuud sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazimierz somewhat.
Kazimierz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Kazimierz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bokhchuud moves into the clinch successfully.
Bokhchuud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Kazimierz is trying to drag Bokhchuud to the mat but Bokhchuud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kazimierz can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kazimierz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bokhchuud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kazimierz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bokhchuud lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Kazimierz is blocking nicely.

Kazimierz breaks from the clinch.

Bokhchuud moves into the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kazimierz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bokhchuud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazimierz.
Bokhchuud gets through Kazimierz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside that Kazimierz shrugs off.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kazimierz's defenses.
Kazimierz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bokhchuud avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bokhchuud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bokhchuud trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Bokhchuud.
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!
Bokhchuud stops a takedown attempt from Kazimierz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bokhchuud smiles and moves away.
Kazimierz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bokhchuud.
Kazimierz tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud circles away easily

and Bokhchuud counters by moving into the clinch.
Aleksander Kazimierz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazimierz is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kazimierz.
Kazimierz jumps guard but Bokhchuud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bokhchuud prevents it.
Kazimierz wants a takedown but no success here.
Bokhchuud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bokhchuud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kazimierz misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bokhchuud, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.