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Event: OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield     
Date:   Apr 20, 2024
#R1#
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
Bogachev tried to counter with a leg kick but Rossi avoided it.
Bogachev throws a leg kick that misses.
Bogachev looks to land a left hand but Rossi moved out of range nicely.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
Rossi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogachev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bogachev throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Bogachev only half commits.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogachev throws the kick towards the body but Rossi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bogachev. Bogachev obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Bogachev is predictable there
and Bogachev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogachev throws a front kick aimed at Rossi's knee but Rossi avoids it well.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Rossi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
Bogachev works the jab nicely.
Rossi scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Rossi misses.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
A low kick from Bogachev misses
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogachev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
Bogachev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Bogachev throws a leg kick that misses.
Bogachev with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Rossi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rossi checks a leg kick.
Rossi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rossi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bogachev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rossi stuns Bogachev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick from Bogachev is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bogachev off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Rossi follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bogachev was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marchrius Rossi!
A relieved looking Marchrius Rossi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DMMA 263 Doomsday vs Don     
Date:   Nov 19, 2023
#R1#
Bogachev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bogachev.
We've been informed that Bogachev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Zhao dodges the punch combination from Bogachev.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao misses with a kick to the body.
Bogachev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zhao to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Zhao has closed the distance and engaged Bogachev in a clinch.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Bogachev avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
Bogachev connects with a knee to the head.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
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!
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Bogachev controls the action.
Zhao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Zhao. #T1#
Bogachev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bogachev tries a knee to the head but Zhao blocks it.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
Zhao blocking some punches.
I was talking to Zhao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Bogachev's head.
Bogachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bogachev working aggressively here.
Bogachev misses with the head strike.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body.
Zhao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Bogachev controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Zhao.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Zhao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bogachev is keeping busy.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhao.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogachev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogachev throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bogachev misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao gets through Bogachev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Bogachev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bogachev looking to throw knees to the head but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Bogachev.
Zhao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bogachev is keeping busy.
Bogachev misses with the head strike. #T3#
Bogachev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Bogachev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike.
Bogachev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bogachev scores with a knee to the head.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Zhao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zhao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bogachev looks winded!
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Bogachev avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bogachev fails to land.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Bogachev's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bogachev.
A body shot lands from Zhao.
Zhao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bogachev has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards. #T4#
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Bogachev avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Zhao.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands a body shot.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
A body shot lands from Zhao.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bogachev.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev misses with a knee strike.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhao is leaning against Bogachev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhao lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogachev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhao cracks Bogachev with a nice body shot.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Bogachev's head.
Zhao lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jian Zhao dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bogachev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogachev looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogachev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao connects with a leg kick.
Zhao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogachev moves away.
Jab, jab by Zhao - just one landing. #ROC#Bogachev is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhao. That's going to slow Bogachev down.
Bogachev is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev seems to have recovered his senses.
Bogachev tests Zhao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bogachev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
Zhao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bogachev's head backwards.
Zhao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bogachev throws a head kick that Zhao semi-blocks.
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogachev can do to turn this around?#CL#
Zhao takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zhao blocks it with crossed arms.
Bogachev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bogachev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zhao's face.
Jian Zhao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bogachev is breathing heavily.
Zhao lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Zhao lands a left hand.
Bogachev misses with a knee to the head.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside.
Bogachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Bogachev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhao avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
Zhao lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogachev.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Bogachev's head.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Bogachev controls the action. #T2#
Zhao presses Bogachev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike.
Zhao prevents a body shot from Bogachev.
Bogachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao cracks Bogachev with a nice body shot.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhao gets through Bogachev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike.
Zhao is leaning against Bogachev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Zhao lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Zhao on the inside.
A body shot lands from Zhao.
Bogachev takes a shot to the head.
Zhao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bogachevs head.
Zhao unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bogachev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zhao is unloading with more strikes now! Bogachev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
A relieved looking Jian Zhao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DMMA 253 Martin vs Kalske     
Date:   Oct 28, 2023
#R1#
Kongsangchai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogachev.
Bogachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bogachev throws a shot to the body.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Bogachev sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Kongsangchai to the ground! Bogachev dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Kongsangchai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Akara Kongsangchai has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongsangchai wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oh Kongsangchai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bogachev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bogachev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kongsangchai seems to have got his legs back now.
Bogachev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kongsangchai is looking to escape.
Kongsangchai's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Bogachev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kongsangchai wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bogachev.
Kongsangchai avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bogachev.
Bogachev looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kongsangchai wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bogachev looking to ground and pound but Kongsangchai is blocking nicely.
Kongsangchai wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bogachev.
Bogachev won't let Kongsangchai get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kongsangchai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bogachev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kongsangchai wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bogachev controlling his opponent.
Kongsangchai blocking the ground and pound.
Bogachev controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongsangchai wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bogachev throws some wild stikes that Kongsangchai manages to avoid easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice elbow there by Bogachev.
Kongsangchai avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bogachev.
Kongsangchai trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bogachev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kongsangchai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kongsangchai's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogachev lands with some strikes.
Bogachev trying to control but Kongsangchai is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Kongsangchai really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akara Kongsangchai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bogachev misses the shot to the body.
Bogachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongsangchai.
Bogachev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Bogachev.
Kongsangchai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogachev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kongsangchai ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Kongsangchai's shoulder, as Kongsangchai tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Bogachev and Kongsangchai goes tumbling to the canvas! Bogachev follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
Kongsangchai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bogachev is on him like a limpet, forcing Kongsangchai back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kongsangchai blocks it with crossed arms.
Bogachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bogachev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogachev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kongsangchai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kongsangchai.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kongsangchai lands a knee to the head.
Bogachev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kongsangchai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev misses with the head strike.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow that stopped Bogachev in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Bogachev scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Bogachev - that landed with a thud.
Bogachev misses with a knee strike.
Bogachev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kongsangchai lands with a left to the head.
Bogachev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Bogachev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kongsangchai lands a nice uppercut.
Bogachev struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongsangchai controls his hands.
Kongsangchai lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Bogachev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kongsangchai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bogachev lands with a short shot to the head.
Bogachev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kongsangchai lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow inside.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kongsangchai throws an elbow but misses.
Bogachev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Bogachev lands a shot to the body.
Bogachev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bogachev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akara Kongsangchai has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Kongsangchai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bogachev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bogachev lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Bogachev with a knee to the head.
A short right from Bogachev on the inside.
Bogachev misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Bogachev tries a knee to the head but Kongsangchai blocks it.
Bogachev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Bogachev on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogachev.
Kongsangchai scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Bogachev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bogachev lands a knee to the head.
Bogachev is breathing heavily.
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!
Bogachev takes a shot to the head.
Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kongsangchai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bogachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogachev. #T4#
Bogachev misses with the head strike.
Bogachev misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a head punch that misses.
Kongsangchai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bogachev.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Bogachev struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongsangchai controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Bogachev.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai pushes Bogachev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand.
Bogachev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Bogachev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Motshan Bogachev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akara Kongsangchai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bogachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev lands a head kick!
Kongsangchai blocks a head kick by Bogachev.
Bogachev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kongsangchai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai scores with a jab to the head.
Bogachev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bogachev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bogachev duly obliges. #CL#
Kongsangchai clinches up with Bogachev and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogachev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogachev.
Bogachev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kongsangchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bogachev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Bogachev.
Bogachev working aggressively here. #T1#
Kongsangchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogachev's elbow.
Bogachev misses with a knee strike.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogachev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bogachev.
Kongsangchai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bogachev or not.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bogachev takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Bogachev misses with a knee to the head.
Bogachev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kongsangchai blocks a body shot from Bogachev.
Kongsangchai lands with a light punch inside.
Kongsangchai gets through Bogachev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bogachev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bogachev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bogachev avoids the elbow strike from Kongsangchai, against the cage.
Bogachev throws a head punch that misses.
Bogachev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogachev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bogachev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Kongsangchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bogachev fails to land.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bogachev.
A short uppercut from Kongsangchai.
Bogachev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bogachev.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
Bogachev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bogachev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Kongsangchai gets through Bogachev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Kongsangchai lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bogachev.
Kongsangchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bogachev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bogachev throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Bogachev scores with a shot to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
Kongsangchai blocks a body shot from Bogachev.
Kongsangchai misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bogachev fails to land.
Bogachev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bogachev looking to throw knees to the head but Kongsangchai is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogachev.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bogachev.
Bogachev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motshan Bogachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
Kongsangchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Bogachev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Kongsangchai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogachev looking to throw knees to the head but Kongsangchai is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Akara Kongsangchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Knees to the body from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogachev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bogachev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bogachev misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akara Kongsangchai.
I think Bogachev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!

During a confident post fight interview, Motshan Bogachev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 246 Kersikov vs Pinkman 2     
Date:   Oct 08, 2023
#R1#
Bogachev scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bogachev lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogachev cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Bogachev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Bogachev throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bogachev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee throws a head kick but Bogachev moves out of range.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bogachev throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Bogachev misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bogachev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#That has opened up Bruce Lee's cut even more.
Bogachev connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogachev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.#KD#
Bogachev knocks Lee to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Lee is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Bogachev decides to stand back up.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Bogachev finish him?
Bogachev throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands with a straight right. Bogachev didn't see that one coming.
Lee throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that has Lee reeling! Bogachev follows up with more punches and Lee is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Motshan Bogachev!
During a confident post fight interview, Motshan Bogachev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 236 Kersikov vs Fisher     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023
#R1#
Bogachev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grachev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogachev's head.
Bogachev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Devil’s Playground in the buildup to the fight.
Grachev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bogachev throws a big shot that misses.
Grachev throws a series of strikes that have Bogachev backpedaling.
Grachev lands a head kick!
Bogachev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Bogachev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grachev's head.
Bogachev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Bogachev does no damage.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev throws a lazy uppercut
and Grachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grachev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grachev throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Bogachev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grachev checks it well.
Grachev motions for Bogachev to come forward. Grachev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bogachev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grachev has time to react.
No joy there for Bogachev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grachev takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Bogachev misses with a looping left.
Grachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bogachev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grachev moves in looking to clinch but Bogachev pushes him off.
Bogachev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grachev throws a series of strikes that have Bogachev backpedaling.
Grachev loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Grachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogachev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grachev scores with a jab.
Bogachev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Grachev.#CL2#
Grachev clinches up against the cage.
Grachev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogachev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bogachev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grachev backwards.
Grachev working aggressively here. #T2#
Grachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Bogachev.
Grachev is working Bogachev over against the cage.
Bogachev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grachev backwards.
Bogachev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grachev blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Grachev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grachev lands the left hand.
Bogachev fails to land with a series of punches.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grachev throws out the jab.
Grachev misses with a wild body shot.
Bogachev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bogachev throws a sloppy head kick and Grachev moves out of range easily.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Grachev throws a front kick that sends Bogachev stumbling back into the cage.
Bogachev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grachev! But no joy.
Grachev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Bogachev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bogachev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grachev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bogachev misses with a wild body shot.
Grachev throws a head kick that misses.
Bogachev throws a counter high kick but Grachev was just alert enough to avoid it.
Grachev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grachev.
Grachev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bogachev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grachev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grachev lands a nice hook to Bogachev's body. Bogachev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bogachev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Grachev clinches.
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!
Grachev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grachev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bogachev has a couple of punches blocked by Grachev.
Grachev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogachev's elbow. #T4##BC#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grachev checks a leg kick.
Grachev moves away from the strike by Bogachev.
Grachev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grachev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grachev avoids the head kick by Bogachev.
Bogachev walks into a left hand.
Grachev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grachev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bogachev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Grachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogachev misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Grachev counters by clinching up.
Bogachev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bogachev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grachev's elbow.
Grachev misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bogachev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grachev.
Bogachev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stepan Grachev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bogachev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bogachev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Grachev.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogachev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grachev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grachev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bogachev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut. Grachev saw that one coming.
Grachev throws out a counter right but Bogachev avoids it with no problem.
Grachev lands a leg kick that knocks Bogachev off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Bogachev there.
Grachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bogachev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Grachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motshan Bogachev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogachev throws a sloppy head kick and Grachev moves out of range easily.
Grachev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Bogachev lands but Grachev takes it in his stride.
Bogachev throws a sloppy head kick and Grachev moves out of range easily.
Grachev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogachev circles away quickly and effectively.#T1##CL2#
Grachev moves into the clinch.
Grachev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Grachev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grachev trying to control the position but instead, Bogachev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grachev into the cage.
Grachev scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grachev lands a jab to the nose.
Bogachev looks to throw the jab but Grachev is out of range.
Bogachev connects with a high kick.
Grachev throws a body punch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Stepan Grachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogachev misses with a straight right.
Grachev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogachev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grachev misses with a body kick.
Grachev doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grachev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogachev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grachev.
Grachev misses with an uppercut.
Bogachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogachev walks into a straight right hand from Grachev.
Bogachev throws out a loose jab but Grachev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grachev defending well as Bogachev loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grachev.
Grachev scores with a punch to the head.
Grachev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bogachev throws a body shot but no joy.
Grachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogachev misses the shot to the body.
Grachev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grachev.
Grachev throws out a counter right but Bogachev avoids it with no problem.
Bogachev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Bogachev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bogachev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grachev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bogachev throws a head kick but Grachev moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Grachev.
Grachev looks to land a combination. Bogachev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogachev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grachev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bogachev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bogachev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grachev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Grachev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogachev throws a lazy uppercut
and Grachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Bogachev - just one landing.
Grachev motions for Bogachev to come forward. Grachev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grachev tries to clinch there but Bogachev circles away. #T4#
No joy there for Bogachev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grachev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grachev lands a nice looking body kick.
Bogachev misses with a series of wild punches.
Bogachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Grachev.
Bogachev takes one to the side of the head.
Grachev defending well as Bogachev loads up on a big left hand.
Grachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grachev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Grachev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogachev throws a head kick that misses.
Bogachev throws a head kick that misses
and Grachev counters with a three punch combo that has Bogachev backing up. Bogachev nods at Grachev to acknowledge the strikes.
Bogachev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grachev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bogachev's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stepan Grachev 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bogachev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogachev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Grachev.
Bogachev throws a lazy head kick
and Grachev counters with a right hand to the body.
Grachev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grachev is looking to clinch.
Grachev scores with a leg kick.
Grachev throws a good cross that connects.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Grachev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Grachev as he connects with a hook.
Grachev scores with a shot to the body.
Bogachev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogachev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bogachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Grachev is just out of range.#CL2#
Grachev moves into range and clinches up with Bogachev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev has had enough of the clinch but Grachev keeps him there for the moment.
Grachev looking to slow down the pace here.
Grachev lands a right hand.
Grachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##BC#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grachev lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Grachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grachev lands with a good body shot.
Grachev ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Bogachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grachev.
Grachev throws out a counter right but Bogachev avoids it with no problem.
Bogachev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grachev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grachev digs a good hook to Bogachev's body.
Grachev checks a low kick from Bogachev.
Grachev throws out a powerful jab.
Grachev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bogachev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Grachev does it's job there.
Grachev scores with a hook to the body. Bogachev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grachev lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Motshan Bogachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bogachev throws an off balance right hand
letting Grachev counter with a right hand.
Grachev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Grachev as he connects with a hook.
Bogachev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grachev back to the cage. Bogachev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bogachev connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bogachev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogachev. Grachev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogachev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grachev scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Bogachev.
Bogachev blocks a head kick by Grachev.
Grachev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bogachev misses with a punch on the inside.
Stepan Grachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Grachev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grachev lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Grachev has Bogachev pressed against the cage, preventing Bogachev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stepan Grachev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Bogachev manages to break the clinch.
Grachev with a jab.
Grachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Grachev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Grachev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Grachev.
Bogachev swings for the body but Grachev moves out of range.
Grachev throws a leg kick but Bogachev sees it coming and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grachev.
Grachev looks to land a right hand but Bogachev moved out of range.
Grachev staying out of range there.#T4#
Grachev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Grachev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Grachev avoids the head kick by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a head kick that misses.
Grachev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogachev moves out of range as Grachev strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grachev avoids the head kick by Bogachev.
Grachev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bogachev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grachev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grachev connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogachev takes a swing at Grachev's ribcage but misses.
Bogachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grachev tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Grachev's shoulder, as Grachev tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stepan Grachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grachev 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stepan Grachev!

 

Event: DMMA 223 Gora vs Martin     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Airt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bogachev misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Bogachev misses. #CL#
Mac Airt clinches with his opponent.
Bogachev throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Bogachev throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Mac Airt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Bogachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogachev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Mac Airt has managed to clinch.
Mac Airt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bogachev pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Mac Airt takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bogachev breaks from the clinch.
Bogachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.#CL#
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
Bogachev misses with a knee to the head.
Bogachev scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.#T1##BC2#
Bogachev breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mac Airt pushes Bogachev up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range. #CL#
Mac Airt moves into the clinch.
Bogachev throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt blocks a head kick by Bogachev.
Bogachev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bogachev, as that shot connected. #CL#
Mac Airt gets a clinch. #TD#
Mac Airt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bogachev can't fight it off and eventually Mac Airt manages to take the fight to the floor. Bogachev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Bogachev wants to get back to his feet but Mac Airt is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Bogachev pushes Mac Airt off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL#
Mac Airt instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bogachev breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mac Airt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it. #T3##CL#
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
Bogachev working aggressively here.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Bogachev.
Mac Airt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bogachev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mac Airt is working for takedown but Bogachev is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac Mac Airt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogachev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bogachev!
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogachev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Mac Airt rushes Bogachev and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bogachev breaks the clinch.
Bogachev works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away.
A little jabbing left from Bogachev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogachev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bogachev tries to bum rush Mac Airt with a series of wild strikes but Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Airt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Mac Airt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogachev, pushing him back against the cage.
Bogachev has a couple of punches blocked by Mac Airt. #BC2#
Bogachev breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mac Airt moves into range and clinches up with Bogachev.
Bogachev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Bogachev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch.
Bogachev throws a right hand that Mac Airt ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac Airt also avoids with ease.
Mac Airt moves in looking to clinch but Bogachev pushes him off.
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mac Airt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Bogachev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mac Airt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bogachev counters with a right hand to the body.
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Mac Airt closes the distance and pushes Bogachev back into the cage.
Bogachev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Bogachev misses with some punches.
Mac Airt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bogachev is defending well.
Bogachev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogachev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mac Airt's face.
Bogachev misses with a knee to the head.
Bogachev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC2#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mac Airt has Bogachev up against the cage in a clinch.
Mac Airt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bogachev prevents it.
Bogachev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac Airt blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Mac Airt gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bogachev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac Airt moves in looking to clinch but Bogachev pushes him off.
Bogachev throws a series of punches but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
Mac Airt ducks right into an uppercut from Bogachev.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range. #T2#
Bogachev connects with a high kick.
Bogachev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mac Airt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Mac Airt clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt is working for takedown but Bogachev is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac Mac Airt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogachev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogachev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bogachev misses with a punch on the inside.
Bogachev misses with a body punch.
Mac Airt looking for a takedown.
Bogachev throws a head punch that misses.
Bogachev landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Bogachev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Airt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bogachev throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Mac Airt darts in trying to clinch
and Bogachev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mac Airt's knee momentarily.
Bogachev throws a head kick but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt moves in looking to clinch but Bogachev pushes him off.
A punch combination from Bogachev misses.
Bogachev throws a sloppy head kick and Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
Mac Airt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away.
Bogachev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
Bogachev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac Airt moves in looking to clinch but Bogachev pushes him off.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac Airt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Motshan Bogachev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac Airt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bogachev counters with a head kick. That will keep Mac Airt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
Bogachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogachev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Mac Airt fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Airt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Bogachev finds it's way through Mac Airt's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac Airt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bogachev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt moves in looking to clinch but Bogachev pushes him off.
Mac Airt walks into a jab.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up but Bogachev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.#CL#
Mac Airt clinches up with Bogachev and pushes him back against the cage.
Bogachev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mac Airt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bogachev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bogachev misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Mac Airt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bogachev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mac Airt tries to clinch
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogachev.
Mac Airt wants to clinch.
Mac Airt avoids the head kick by Bogachev.
Mac Airt wants to clinch but Bogachev slips to the side
and Bogachev counters with a right hand to the body.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bogachev counters with a left to the body.
Mac Airt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bogachev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bogachev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt wants to clinch.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Cormac Mac Airt's cut is getting worse.
A punch combination from Bogachev misses.
Bogachev avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL#
Mac Airt moves into the clinch successfully.
Bogachev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mac Airt. #BC2#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bogachev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
A combination from Bogachev does no damage.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac Airt blocks a jab.
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Bogachev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
Mac Airt tries to clinch there but Bogachev circles away.
Mac Airt doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away. #T2#
Bogachev thumps Mac Airt with a low kick.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt tries to clinch there but Bogachev circles away.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogachev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Bogachev lands.
Bogachev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mac Airt wants to clinch up but Bogachev keeps it at a distance.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up but Bogachev circles away and keeps his distance.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bogachev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
Mac Airt is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
Mac Airt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bogachev scores with a head kick. Mac Airt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Mac Airt is rocked!
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Oh Mac Airt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Mac Airt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt seems to have got his legs back now.
Mac Airt wants to clinch
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Cormac Mac Airt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mac Airt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogachev throws a head kick that misses.
Bogachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Motshan Bogachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogachev throws a head kick that misses.
Bogachev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up but Bogachev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogachev throws out a counter right but Mac Airt avoids it with no problem.
Bogachev throws a head kick that half lands.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Bogachev moves away
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Bogachev throws a counter combo.
Mac Airt takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Bogachev looks to land a combination but Mac Airt avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogachev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bogachev misses with the combination.
Mac Airt tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt is looking to counter punch.
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Mac Airt moves in looking to clinch but Bogachev pushes him off.
Mac Airt tries to clinch there but Bogachev circles away. #CL#
Bogachev tries to keep at a distance but Mac Airt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bogachev tries a knee to the head but Mac Airt blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Motshan Bogachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bogachev 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!

Motshan Bogachev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA 210 Pinkman vs Vaiduoklis     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023
#R1#
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that McDonnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bogachev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Bogachev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Bogachev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
Bogachev loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Bogachev checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Bogachev ducks down to avoid it.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Bogachev should have avoided that one.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev dodges the punch combination from McDonnell.
An attempted straight right counter from Bogachev misses the target.
McDonnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bogachev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bogachev misses the target.
Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing.
McDonnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogachev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bogachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonnell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bogachev is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
McDonnell throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
McDonnell feints and then cracks Bogachev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bogachev down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Bogachev's shoulder, as Bogachev tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bogachev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonnell.
McDonnell jabs at Bogachev's body.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Bogachev blocks a jab.
McDonnell cracks Bogachev with an open hand slap.
McDonnell lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonnell blocks a leg kick.#T3#
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Bogachev should have avoided that one.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Bogachev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonnell misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonnell doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonnell connects with a right hand. Bogachev shakes it off.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
A swing and a miss from Bogachev.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
McDonnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
McDonnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogachevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bogachev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by McDonnell.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from McDonnell does no damage.
Bogachev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bogachev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell throws a combination. Bogachev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bogachev looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell cracks Bogachev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ger McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Bogachev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Bogachev slips a straight right by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with the combination.
Bogachev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends Bogachev's belly button to the back.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
Bogachev misses with a hook
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from McDonnell.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogachev takes one on the button.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonnell, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Bogachev misses.
McDonnell stalks Bogachev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bogachev's face. Bogachev staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell lands with a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bogachev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McDonnell lands a jab to the nose.
Bogachev throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
Bogachev slips under a jab.
McDonnell scores with a decent looking hook.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bogachev throws a body kick that misses.
Bogachev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogachev.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bogachev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
McDonnell lands the left hand.
Bogachev slips under a jab from McDonnell.
It appears Bogachev was looking to counter with a kick there.
McDonnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogachev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogachev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Bogachev misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonnell.
Bogachev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Bogachev misses. #T4#
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Bogachev takes one to the side of the head.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Bogachev moves out of range.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Ger McDonnell's cut even more.
Bogachev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonnell misses the jab.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell connects with the punch.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogachev throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Motshan Bogachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogachev is just out of range.
McDonnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bogachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the body
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Bogachev. #T1#
McDonnell scores with a punch to the head.
McDonnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bogachev throws a low kick, looking for McDonnell's leg but McDonnell calmly moves out of range.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Bogachev's shoulder, as Bogachev tries to avoid the shot.
Bogachev tries to land a front kick but McDonnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bogachev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bogachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.
McDonnell tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonnell works over Bogachev's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
A big right from McDonnell misses.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Bogachev loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends Bogachev's belly button to the back.#T3#
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell throws a hook but Bogachev blocks it.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends Bogachev's belly button to the back.
Bogachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogachev counters with a nice body kick.
McDonnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bogachev wants to land a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Bogachev avoids them all with ease.
As McDonnell backs away, Bogachev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
McDonnell throws out a leg kick but Bogachev moves out of range and McDonnell only half commits.
Bogachev throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonnell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bogachev needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell slips a straight right by Bogachev.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Bogachev misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!

A victorious Ger McDonnell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 200 Pinkman vs Grant 3     
Date:   Jun 03, 2023
#R1#
Obi misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Obi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obi throwing a counter right hand but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
Obi misses with a straight left.
Bogachev walks into a left hand.
Bogachev shoots in but Obi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bogachev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bogachev somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogachev with a jab.
Obi scores with a body shot. #T1#
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obi.
Bogachev is looking to clinch but Obi is avoiding it.
Bogachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Obi's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Obi.
Obi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogachev shoots in and drives through. Obi sprawls well.
Chike Obi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Motshan Bogachev.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
A slow jab from Obi misses its intended target.
Bogachev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bogachev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Obi misses the target.
Bogachev has his takedown stuffed
and Obi counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Bogachev doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Obi counter with a right hand.
A big right from Obi misses.
Obi backing away here, and Bogachev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Obi misses its intended target.
Bogachev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bogachev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chike Obi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Bogachev tenderised Obi's leg. Obi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obi throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.#CL2#
Bogachev closes the distance and pushes Obi back into the cage.#T3##TD#
Obi jumps guard.
Obi keeping moving, preventing Bogachev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Obi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Obi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bogachev is posturing up here but Obi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bogachev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bogachev has to tap! Slick submission there by Obi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chike Obi!
A victorious Chike Obi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 190 Panda vs Ubereerm     
Date:   May 06, 2023
#R1#
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kofel misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Bogachev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Kofel tries to keep at a distance but Bogachev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kofel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kofel tries a body shot but Bogachev blocks it.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogachev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kofel up against the cage.
Kofel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Kofel.
Kofel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogachev controls his hands.
Kofel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogachev blocking some punches. #T1#
Kofel letting Bogachev take a breather here.
Bogachev has Kofel pressed against the cage.
Kofel tries a body shot but Bogachev blocks it.
Kofel tries to throw a body punch but Bogachev avoids it by throwing Kofel back against the cage.
We've been informed that Bogachev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogachev.
Kofel throws a head punch that misses.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bogachev blocks a body shot from Kofel.
Kofel lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kofel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Bogachev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kofel up against the cage.
Kofel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Kofel lands a nice shot to the body.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Bogachev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kofel tries a body shot but Bogachev blocks it.
Bogachev tries to stall but Kofel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bogachev prevents a body shot from Kofel. #T3#
Bogachev avoiding damage.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kofel misses with a body punch.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kofel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bogachev.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogachev leaning against his opponent.
Kofel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogachev's elbow. #T4#
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Bogachev controls the action.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bogachev just leaning against Kofel, taking a breather.
Bogachev is trying to stall.
Kofel misses with a body punch.
Kofel scores with a shot to the side of Bogachev's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogachev stalling in the clinch but Kofel improves position.
Bogachev prevents a body shot from Kofel.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Motshan Bogachev.
Kofel feints and then cracks Bogachev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bogachev down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A lazy left from Kofel finds it's target.
Kofel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogachev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kofel circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Kofel there.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogachev can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Bogachev clinches up against the cage.
Bogachev blocks an uppercut.
Kofel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Kofel.
Bogachev blocks an uppercut.
Bogachev blocks an uppercut.
Bogachev wants to stall.
Kofel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Bogachev prevents a body shot from Kofel.
Kofel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogachev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kofel fails to land.
Kofel working aggressively here. #T2#
Bogachev has Kofel pushed against the cage.
Bogachev is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel lands with a light punch inside.
Bogachev avoiding damage.
Kofel misses with the head strike.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Kofel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kofel.
Bogachev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bogachev stalls.
Bogachev leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Motshan Bogachev.#CL#
Kofel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bogachev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kofel presses Bogachev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Kofel digs a right hand underneath Bogachev's ribcage. Bogachev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kofel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xylon Kofel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogachev's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kofel as Bogachev tries to tie him up.
Come on Bogachev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogachev blocks a body shot from Kofel.
Kofel can't find room to land a body shot as Bogachev controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xylon Kofel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kofel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kofel wants it to stay on the feet.
Bogachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kofel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Kofel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kofel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bogachev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kofel lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Kofel closes the distance and pushes Bogachev back into the cage.
Kofel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev just leaning against Kofel, taking a breather.
Bogachev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kofel up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Bogachev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kofel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogachev controls his hands. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Kofel.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Kofel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogachev controls his hands.
Kofel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bogachev.
Kofel being controlled against the cage.
Kofel misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kofel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogachev.
Bogachev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bogachev avoiding damage.
Bogachev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Bogachev leaning against his opponent.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kofel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kofel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kofel misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Kofel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bogachev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kofel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bogachev.
Kofel misses with a body punch.
Kofel lands a body shot.
Kofel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kofel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Kofel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bogachev's elbow. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kofel.
A right hook to the body lands for Kofel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kofel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Kofel misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel misses with some punches.
Bogachev controlling the action here for a moment.
Kofel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kofel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kofel swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kofel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!

A victorious Xylon Kofel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 184 Pinkman vs Bogachev     
Date:   Apr 12, 2023
#R1#
Bogachev misses the shot to the body.
Pinkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a three punch combo that has Pinkman backing up. Pinkman nods at Bogachev to acknowledge the strikes.
Bogachev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinkman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Bogachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bogachev throws a series of punches but Pinkman moves out of range.
Pinkman with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
Pinkman scores with a nice head shot.
Pinkman throws out a loose jab but Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinkman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pinkman misses with a hook.
Bogachev avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
And Bogachev responds with a good body kick, but Pinkman manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Pinkman backs off Bogachev throws a huge counter combo but Pinkman manages to avoid it all.
Pinkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.
Bogachev flicks out a counter leg kick but Pinkman steps away.
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Pinkman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman tries to work over Bogachev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinkman. #BC2#
Bogachev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogachev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pinkman misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
Pinkman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Pinkman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bogachev to the ground. Pinkman is now in Bogachev's guard.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bogachev is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman postures up in Bogachev's guard and throws a big left but Bogachev blocks it.
Pinkman trying to control but Bogachev is working from the bottom.
Bogachev trying to control the position here. #T3#
Bogachev keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogachev flicks out a counter leg kick but Pinkman steps away.
Pinkman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogachev looks to throw the jab but Pinkman is out of range.
Bogachev staying out of range there.
Pinkman misses with a hook.
Bogachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinkman digs a good body shot into Bogachev's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Pinkman.#T4#
Pinkman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bogachev throws a jab when Pinkman was well out of range.
Bogachev slips under a jab.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Pinkman lands a head shot.
Pinkman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bogachev's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a good low kick that Pinkman was not able to check.
Pinkman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogachev tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pinkman misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Pinkman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinkman.
Bogachev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pinkman tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jesse Pinkman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bogachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Pinkman coming out on top.
Bogachev avoids the body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
Bogachev moves out of range as Pinkman strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogachev! But no joy.
Pinkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Pinkman lands the left hand.#T1#
Pinkman misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Pinkman walks into a stiff left hand from Bogachev.
Bogachev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkman.
Bogachev throws a counter combo.
Pinkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Motshan Bogachev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogachev moves out of range as Pinkman strikes.
Pinkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Bogachev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pinkman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinkman misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Bogachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Bogachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Pinkman misses
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Pinkman is rocked!
Bogachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Bogachev takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Pinkman clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bogachev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Bogachev moves out of range.
A jab from Pinkman does it's job there.#T3#
Bogachev misses with a wild body shot.
Bogachev throws a hook to the side of Pinkman's head but Pinkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinkman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bogachev counters with a body kick that stops Pinkman in his tracks momentarily.
Bogachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinkman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pinkman connects with the punch.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Pinkman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinkman showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pinkman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bogachev defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Pinkman is trying to work for a kimura but Bogachev is defending well.
Pinkman wants to free his trapped foot but Bogachev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pinkman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pinkman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bogachev's thigh. Bogachev counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman works over Bogachev with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Bogachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinkman lands a jab.
Bogachev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogachev moves away from the strike by Pinkman.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinkman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinkman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Bogachev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman stuns Bogachev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pinkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
Pinkman lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Bogachev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogachev throws a head kick that misses.
Bogachev stuffs the takedown.
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Bogachev's shoulder, as Bogachev tries to avoid the shot.
Pinkman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bogachev momentarily.
Pinkman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
Bogachev throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Bogachev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinkman finds it's way round the side to connect with Bogachev's head. #T2#
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogachev tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Bogachev stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinkman scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman dips to his left and cracks Bogachev with an uppercut!
Motshan Bogachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinkman connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogachev blocks a jab.
Bogachev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogachev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Bogachev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pinkman blocks it well.#T3#
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Pinkman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pinkman throws a big shot that misses.
Bogachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogachev! But no joy.
Pinkman throws a hook to the side of Bogachev's head but Bogachev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinkman moves away from the strike by Bogachev.
Pinkman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinkman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Pinkman does it's job there.#T4#
Pinkman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bogachev in his tracks.
Bogachev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bogachev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Pinkman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown but Bogachev shows good takedown defense.
Bogachev throws a counter combo.
Bogachev throws a body punch but Pinkman moves out of range.
Pinkman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bogachev swivels and escapes.
Bogachev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinkman takes a swing at Bogachev's ribcage but misses.
Pinkman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bogachev in his tracks.
Pinkman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bogachev under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Pinkman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pinkman's knee momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Bogachev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bogachev throws a shot from downtown. Pinkman moves away and avoids it.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
Pinkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Pinkman.
Bogachev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Pinkman.
Pinkman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bogachev avoids it really well and circles away.
Bogachev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1##CL#
Pinkman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogachev, pushing him back against the cage.
Pinkman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev throws out a counter right but Pinkman avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Pinkman moves into range and clinches up with Bogachev.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogachev can do to turn this around?
Pinkman lands a body punch.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Bogachev tries to circle away but Pinkman has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Bogachev breaks from the clinch.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Pinkman scores with a shot to the body.
Bogachev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pinkman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pinkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Pinkman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Bogachev gets caught flat footed, as Pinkman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinkman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Pinkman trying to control but Bogachev is working from the bottom.
Bogachev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pinkman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogachev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinkman throwing strikes from guard but Bogachev blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pinkman looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Pinkman lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bogachev misses with a looping left.
Pinkman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinkman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogachev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pinkman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pinkman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinkman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bogachev.
Pinkman lands a nice hook to Bogachev's body. Bogachev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bogachev walks into a stiff left hand from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Bogachev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinkman loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
Pinkman scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman had his way with Motshan Bogachev in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Bogachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bogachev sprawls and moves away.
Pinkman lands with a shot to the body.
Pinkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinkman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogachev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Pinkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bogachev doesn't seem phased though.
Bogachev circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bogachev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Pinkman scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman has a takedown stuffed.
Pinkman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bogachev blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Pinkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bogachev doesn't seem phased though.
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
Pinkman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
Bogachev swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Bogachev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pinkman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogachev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Pinkman misses with a hook.
Bogachev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkman.
Bogachev throws out a counter right but Pinkman avoids it with no problem.
Pinkman works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a leg kick that misses.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
Pinkman looks to throw the jab but Bogachev is out of range.
Pinkman connects with a looping right hand.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Bogachev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogachev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pinkman throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
As Pinkman backs off Bogachev throws a huge counter combo but Pinkman manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Pinkman lands a jab.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Bogachev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bogachev moves out of range as Pinkman strikes.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Bogachev moved out of range.
Bogachev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pinkman with a body shot.
Pinkman with a nice cross.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogachev walks into a stiff left hand from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a hook but Bogachev avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinkman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!

Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Jesse Pinkman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DMMA 176 Kersikov vs Account 3     
Date:   Mar 15, 2023
#R1#
Magrath looks to throw a body kick
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magrath goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Magrath has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Magrath swings for the body but Bogachev moves out of range.
Magrath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bogachev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Bogachev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and Bogachev counters with a solid body kick.
Magrath looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Magrath throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Magrath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bogachev momentarily.
Magrath misses with a jab to the body
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magrath throws a leg kick
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Magrath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magrath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magrath's knee momentarily.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Magrath.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magrath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Magrath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath throws a leg kick
and Bogachev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magrath's knee momentarily.
Magrath misses with a body punch
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magrath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a nice body shot.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogachev moves out of range of the body kick from Magrath.
Magrath misses with a jab to the body
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magrath throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogachev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magrath throws a front kick aimed at Bogachev's knee but Bogachev avoids it well.
Bogachev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Bogachev moved out of range.
Bogachev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magrath avoids it.
Magrath misses with a low kick as Bogachev jumps back.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Magrath misses with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogachev walks into a straight right hand from Magrath.
Magrath swings for the body but Bogachev moves out of range.
Magrath throws a leg kick
and Bogachev counters with a thumping low kick.
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Bogachev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath misses with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magrath's knee momentarily.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magrath misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magrath looks to land a body kick but Bogachev moved away.
Bogachev tried to counter with a leg kick but Magrath avoided it.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Bogachev moved out of range.
Bogachev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Magrath misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magrath connects with a single shot there.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a good, hard body kick but Magrath shrugs it off.
Magrath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogachev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Bogachev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magrath.
A low kick from Magrath misses
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Magrath misses
and Bogachev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath misses with a lunging right hand
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magrath misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
Magrath lunges at Bogachev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bogachev's hand.
A low kick from Magrath is predictable there
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magrath's knee momentarily.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand. #T2#
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
It appears Bogachev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Bogachev misses the target.
Magrath misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Magrath has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Bogachev working aggressively here.
A short right from Bogachev on the inside.
Bogachev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magrath can do to turn this around?
Magrath misses with the head strike.
Magrath is trying to break free.
Magrath lands with a short shot to the head.
Magrath lands an uppercut.
Magrath swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magrath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogachev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4##BC2#
Magrath manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath scores with a nice head shot.
Magrath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a nice body shot.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogachev counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Magrath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Magrath misses the body punch
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jaxon Magrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magrath throws a big shot that misses.
Bogachev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magrath just manages to avoid it.
Magrath throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Magrath misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
And Bogachev counters with a quick kick to the body but Magrath blocks it.
Magrath misses with a jab to the body
and Bogachev counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath misses with a double jab
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magrath lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath thows a leg kick but Bogachev checks it
and Bogachev counters with an inside leg kick.
Magrath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bogachev has time to react.
Magrath misses with the body kick
and Bogachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magrath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
A low kick from Magrath is predictable there
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogachev moves out of range of the body kick.
Bogachev tried to counter with a leg kick but Magrath avoided it.
Magrath misses with a hook
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Magrath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev counters with a right hand to the body.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magrath tries to clinch but Bogachev moves away
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.
Magrath tries to land a leg kick but Bogachev saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magrath. Bogachev shrugs it off though.
Magrath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a low kick, right behind Magrath 's knee.
Magrath tries to clinch
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath misses with an uppercut
and Magrath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath misses with a leg kick
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
A low kick lands for Magrath.
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Magrath moves to clinch but Bogachev breaks away
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogachev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogachev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magrath just manages to avoid it.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice body kick.
Magrath throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bogachev counters with a slapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Motshan Bogachev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bogachev, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!

Motshan Bogachev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 167 Panda vs Cortez     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023
#R1#
Asteroid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bogachev on the side of the head.
Asteroid looks to clinch
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses.
Asteroid misses with a body shot
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the head.
Bogachev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Asteroid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
As Asteroid looks to move away, Bogachev throws a big counter combo but Asteroid just gets out of the way.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asteroid dips to his left and cracks Bogachev with an uppercut!#T1#
Asteroid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Asteroid slams his shin into Bogachev's torso.
Asteroid lunges at Bogachev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bogachev's hand.
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Bogachev is looking to counter punch.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Bogachev keeps it at a distance.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Bogachev lands with a straight right. Asteroid didn't see that one coming.
Asteroid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogachev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogachev lands with an uppercut that bounces Asteroid off the cage and back into range.
Bogachev defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Asteroid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bogachev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Asteroid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bogachev has time to react.
Asteroid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogachev.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid sizes up Bogachev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asteroid is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
Bogachev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bogachev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Asteroid misses with a body kick.#T4##CL2#
Asteroid moves into range and clinches up with Bogachev.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Bogachev tries to break free but Asteroid pushes him back against the cage.
Bogachev tries to circle away but Asteroid has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev slips under a jab.
Bogachev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asteroid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bogachev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Asteroid, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Bogachev keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Asteroid drives through and clinches with Bogachev against the cage.
Bogachev wants to get back to striking at distance but Asteroid won't allow it. #BC#
Bogachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asteroid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Bogachev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid wants to slow Bogachev down by chopping away at his legs.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Bogachev scores with a hook.
Bogachev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Asteroid misses with a kick to the body
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Bogachev has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bogachev manages to break the clinch.
Bogachev wants to land a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Bogachev connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Anabolic Asteroid has been cut.
Asteroid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bogachev counters with a one-two to the body.
Asteroid lands a jab to Bogachev's midsection.
Bogachev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Bogachev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.#T3#
Bogachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asteroid! But no joy.#CL2#
Asteroid closes the distance and pushes Bogachev back into the cage.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Bogachev shrugs off.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Asteroid.
Bogachev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asteroid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asteroid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Asteroid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asteroid just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBogachev.
Asteroid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Bogachev.
Asteroid raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asteroid tries to clinch up but Bogachev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogachev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bogachev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow Bogachev down.
Asteroid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anabolic Asteroid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Asteroid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Motshan Bogachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asteroid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bogachev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asteroid lands a lovely overhand right.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogachev.
Bogachev avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogachev throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid throws out a counter right but Bogachev avoids it with no problem.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bogachev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asteroid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Bogachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.#T2#
Bogachev moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Asteroid's shoulder, as Asteroid tries to avoid the shot.
Bogachev misses with a lunging right hand
and Asteroid counters with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid lands a nice shot that snaps Bogachev's head back.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogachev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Asteroid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asteroid throws a front kick aimed at Bogachev's knee but Bogachev avoids it well.
Bogachev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bogachev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bogachev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid works Bogachev's body with a nice hook.
Asteroid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Bogachev with a series of wild strikes but Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Bogachev scores with a four punch combination!
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asteroid's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogachev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Asteroid misses.
Bogachev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asteroid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Asteroid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asteroid 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!

Our winner, Anabolic Asteroid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 1     
Date:   Jan 18, 2023
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogachev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wayne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wayne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bogachev throws a body kick that misses.
Wayne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogachev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
Bogachev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wayne throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Wayne.
Bogachev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev. #T1#
Bogachev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Wayne darts in trying to clinch
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Bogachev moved out of range.
Bogachev flicks out a counter leg kick but Wayne steps away.
Bogachev connects with an inside leg kick.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Bogachev had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Bogachev there.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Bogachev.
No joy there for Wayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick there by Bogachev.
Wayne walks into a left hand.
Wayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogachev scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wayne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Wayne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bogachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bogachev.
Wayne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bogachev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne takes one on the button.
Wayne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bogachev pushes Wayne away with a front kick.
Bogachev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bogachev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wayne will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Bogachev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bogachev.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne misses with a few strikes there.
Bogachev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wayne walks into a stiff left hand from Bogachev.
Bogachev keeps Wayne at a distance using the push kick.
Bogachev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wayne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogachev throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Bogachev only half commits.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wayne swinging wildly here.
Bogachev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bogachev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bogachev misses with a looping right.
Bogachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne lands with a nice combination. Bogachev backs away looking to recover.
Wayne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab by Bogachev.
Bogachev is looking to score with low kicks.
Bogachev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Bogachev's head but Bogachev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogachev's corner calls for a 1-2. Bogachev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wayne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Bogachev scores with a jab to the head.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wayne has managed to clinch.
Bogachev blocking some punches. #BC2#
Bogachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wayne avoids a kick to the body.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogachev can pounce on him.
Bogachev misses with a hook.
Bogachev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wayne has time to react.
Bogachev looks to throw the jab but Wayne is out of range. #T3#
Bogachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Wayne is looking for a counter combo.
Bogachev misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Bogachev.
Bogachev swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne cracks Bogachev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Bogachev.
Bogachev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Wayne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogachev looks to throw a body kick
and Bogachev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Wayne avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne throwing a counter right hand but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Bogachev.
Wayne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wayne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bogachev scores with a punch to the head.
Bogachev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wayne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogachev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wayne there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bogachev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne scores with a hook.
Wayne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogachev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Bogachev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bogachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
A counter left hand to the body from Wayne misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev scores with a punch to the head.
Wayne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne moves out of range as Bogachev throws a body kick.
Bogachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bogachev connects with a nice looking jab.
Wayne blocks the body kick.
Bogachev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev thuds his shin into the meat of Wayne's side.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne checks a low kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Bogachev as he connects with a hook.
Hyatt Wayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogachev lands a really nice looking cross but Wayne seems unphased.
Wayne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bogachev.
Bogachev cracks Wayne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogachev connects with the punch.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Wayne checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogachev.
Wayne misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Bogachev scores with a decent looking hook.
Bogachev staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogachev! But no joy.#T3#
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogachev.
Wayne throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogachev tried to score with a low kick but Wayne checks it.
Bogachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bogachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Bogachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Bogachev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogachev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wayne.
Wayne throws a combination that misses
and Bogachev counters with a body kick that stops Wayne in his tracks momentarily.
Wayne misses with a straight right. #T4#
Wayne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hyatt Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogachev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogachev.
Bogachev feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogachev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wayne. Wayne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Bogachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Motshan Bogachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good leg kick by Bogachev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Motshan Bogachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bogachev 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!

An out of breath Motshan Bogachev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower     
Date:   Dec 03, 2022
#R1#
Bogachev looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Bogachev scores with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Bogachev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Bogachev off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Bogachev throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Bogachev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson checks a low kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Bogachev misses with a straight left. #T1#
Bogachev moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogachev.
Bogachev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Bogachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Johnson throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bogachev just manages to avoid it.
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogachev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bogachev connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.
Bogachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Bogachev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bogachev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Bogachev misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Bogachev jumps back.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Bogachev misses with a looping right.
Bogachev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogachev throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Bogachev throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Bogachev misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Bogachev avoids it easily.
Bogachev misses with a body kick.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Bogachev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bogachev blocks the body kick.
Bogachev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Bogachev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogachev fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Johnson.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Bogachev misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bogachev throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev scores with a push kick.
Bogachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves forwards but Bogachev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Motshan Bogachev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bogachev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bogachev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bogachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Bogachev misses with a hook.
Bogachev connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bogachev looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Bogachev is out of range.
Bogachev scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogachev keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bogachev checks it well. #T1#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Bogachev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Bogachev throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogachev. Bogachev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Bogachev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bogachev loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bogachev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bogachev avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Bogachev's body.
Bogachev moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Bogachev swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Bogachev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bogachev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Bogachev checks it
and Bogachev counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Bogachev looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.#T3#
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Bogachev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bogachev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
Bogachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogachevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bogachev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bogachev wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.#T4#
Bogachev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bogachev lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev lands with a good body shot.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogachev misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Bogachev throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Bogachev throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Jab from Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson moves out of range as Bogachev throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#T1#
Johnson throws a head kick but Bogachev moves out of range.
Johnson tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Bogachev moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogachev! But no joy.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogachev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Bogachev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson stuns Bogachev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bogachev lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Bogachev, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogachev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Bogachev throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bogachevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bogachev lands a front kick.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Bogachev. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T3#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bogachev throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Johnson.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bogachev jabs at Johnson's body.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Bogachev checks it
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Bogachev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Bogachev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Bogachev misses the target.
Johnson catches Bogachev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Motshan Bogachev.
Well Bogachev 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!

A very excited looking Motshan Bogachev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Champ Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

 

Event: DMMA 147 Hightower vs Kalske 2     
Date:   Oct 09, 2022
#R1#
A big left from Bogachev misses.
Bogachev throws a poor cross that misses
and Obi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bogachev scores with a decent looking hook.
Bogachev avoids the body shot from Obi.
Bogachev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogachev moves away.
Bogachev staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obi. Bogachev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bogachev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obi scrambles back to his feet.
Obi lands a body shot.
Bogachev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogachev. Bogachev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Bogachev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogachev throws a good cross that connects.
Chike Obi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obi misses with a hook to the body
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bogachev misses with a straight right. #T1#
Obi lands the left hand.
Obi swings widly with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Obi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogachev.
Obi jabs Bogachev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bogachev. That's going to slow Obi down.
Obi misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Obi blocks the low kick.
Bogachev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bogachev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obi has time to react.
Obi throws a sloppy body shot
and Bogachev counters with an inside leg kick.
Bogachev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obi.
Obi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Obi swinging wildly here.
Bogachev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bogachev with a nice calf kick.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Obi as he connects with a hook.
Bogachev looks to land a right hand but Obi moved out of range.
Bogachev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogachev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
Bogachev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Obi looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Obi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Bogachev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Bogachev is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obi misses with a body shot
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
Obi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
Obi blocks the body kick.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Obi checks it.
Obi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bogachev with a body shot.
Bogachev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bogachev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bogachev looks to land a left hand but Obi moved out of range nicely.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Obi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from Obi lands.
A leg kick checked by Obi.
Obi loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
Bogachev tried to counter with a leg kick but Obi avoided it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogachev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Obi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Obi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Obi throws a body punch but Bogachev moves out of range. #T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Bogachev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Obi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Obi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bogachev looks to land a right hand but Obi moved out of range.
Bogachev cracks Obi with an open hand slap.
That kick from Bogachev tenderised Obi's leg. Obi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obi. Bogachev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obi slips a straight right by Bogachev.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Obi misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Obi.
Obi just misses with a punch to the body.
Obi throws a series of punches but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chike Obi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Obi throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogachev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Obi misses.
Bogachev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi scores with a nice right hand.
Obi ducks right into an uppercut from Bogachev.
Obi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obi avoids a kick to the body.
Bogachev blocks a jab.
Obi misses with a body shot.
Bogachev throws a shot from downtown. Obi moves away and avoids it.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev moves out of range as Obi strikes.
Bogachev throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Obi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obi cracks Bogachev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chike Obi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obi blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Obi. Those never looked like landing.
Obi avoids a kick to the body.
Bogachev walks into a jab.
Bogachev cracks Obi with an open hand slap.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Obi does no damage.
Obi throws a nice looking combination but Bogachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obi looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Bogachev throws a jab but it's blocked by Obi.
Bogachev loads up on a big right hand but Obi slips the punch.
Obi misses with a hook to the body
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogachev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obi momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogachev digs a good hook to Obi's body.
Obi misses with a right hand
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Obi checks a leg kick nicely.
Obi slips under a jab from Bogachev.
Obi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogachev.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev tries to move into range but Obi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bogachev doesn't seem bothered though.
Bogachev defending well as Obi loads up on a big left hand.
Obi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Obi.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev staying out of range there.
Obi digs a good body shot into Bogachev's ribs.
Obi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogachev throws out the jab.
Obi moves out of range as Bogachev strikes.
Bogachev looks to land a body kick but Obi moved away.
Bogachev connects with a single shot there.
Obi throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bogachev throws the left hand but Obi avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Obi misses.
Sloppy strikes from Obi. Those never looked like landing.
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogachev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bogachev lands with an overhand left.
Bogachev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bogachev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bogachev.
Bogachev lands with a straight right. Obi didn't see that one coming.
Obi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obi misses the body punch
and Bogachev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Obi throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Bogachev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Obi will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogachev misses with a hook.#T4#
Bogachev throws the left hand but Obi avoids the punch easily.
Bogachev connects with a single shot there.
Obi defending well as Bogachev loads up on a big left hand.
Bogachev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Obi throws a combination that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good low kick that Obi was not able to check.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
Obi misses the shot to the body.
Bogachev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bogachev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obi scores with a shot to the body.
Obi throws a body punch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obi misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev looks to land a right hand but Obi moved out of range.
Obi blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Motshan Bogachev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bogachev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bogachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Obi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.
Bogachev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obi.
Obi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obi's corner calls for a 1-2. Obi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obi lands a nice hook to Bogachev's body. Bogachev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obi misses with a body shot.
As Obi backs away, Bogachev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bogachev avoids the body shot from Obi.
Obi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi looks to throw the jab but Bogachev is out of range.
Obi throws a body punch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Obi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good low kick that Obi was not able to check.
Obi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogachev.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obi.#T1#
Obi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Obi misses.
Obi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obi throws a nice looking combination but Bogachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogachev throws a shot to the body.
Obi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bogachev.
Obi checks a leg kick.
Bogachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Bogachev misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Obi misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogachev.
Bogachev avoids the body shot from Obi.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obi needs to keep his hands up - Bogachev had a free shot at his head there.
Obi throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Obi misses. #T2#
Obi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obi throws a good cross that connects.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogachev is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obi on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogachev misses with a body kick.
Obi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogachev.
Obi misses with a straight left.
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogachev moves away.
Bogachev tries to move into range but Obi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
Bogachev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
Bogachev throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Obi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogachev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
Obi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bogachev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Obi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Bogachev.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obi.
Bogachev lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
Bogachev misses the jab.
Bogachev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Obi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Bogachev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick.
Obi misses with an uppercut
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Obi throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Bogachev misses with a looping left.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Obi's shoulder, as Obi tries to avoid the shot.
Obi throws a big shot that misses.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
Bogachev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obi lands with a hook. Bogachev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bogachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bogachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Obi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.
Bogachev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obi misses with a hook to the body
and Bogachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogachev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogachev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chike Obi.
Well Obi 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chike Obi!

Our winner, Chike Obi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VII     
Date:   Sep 02, 2022
#R1#
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bogachev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogachev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bogachev connects with the punch.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogachev.
Nice uppercut lands for Bogachev. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bogachev in his tracks.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Lee swings for the body but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Bogachev.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Bogachev scores with a leg kick.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee tries to clinch up but Bogachev circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Bogachev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bogachev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogachev moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Bogachev throws a good cross that connects.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches. #T2##BC#
Bogachev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bogachev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogachev scores with a nice head shot.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogachev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bogachev throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogachev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Bogachev settles back down.
Bogachev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Bogachev connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev moves out of range of the body kick.
Bogachev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bogachev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee jabs Bogachev right on the nose. Bogachev blinks but takes it well.
Bogachev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee slips a straight right by Bogachev.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
It looked like Bogachev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Bogachev dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bogachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Bogachev blocks a head kick by Lee.
Bogachev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bogachev as he connects with a hook.
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!
Bogachev loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Bogachev dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee misses with a double jab
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogachev lands a nice looking body kick.
Bogachev lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogachev cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
A jab lands there for Bogachev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bogachev lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Bogachev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bogachev!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bogachev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogachev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogachev.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Motshan Bogachev is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bogachev.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Bogachev breaks from the clinch.
Bogachev throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogachev.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bogachev.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Bogachev backs away looking to recover.
Bogachev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Bogachev finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bogachev connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bogachev counters with a nice body kick.
Bogachev scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bogachev.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogachev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bogachev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bogachev swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Lee.
It appears Bogachev was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from Bogachev misses.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogachev. #T3#
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bogachev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bogachev lands an overhand right.
Bogachev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throws a series of punches but Bogachev moves out of range.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bogachev misses with a hook.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Bogachev's head but Bogachev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogachev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogachev throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick from Bogachev.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Bogachev avoids it with no problem.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bogachev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
Bogachev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bogachev.
Bogachev blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a looping right.
And Bogachev counters with a quick kick to the body but Lee blocks it.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Bogachev lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Bogachev.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bogachev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogachev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Bogachev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Bogachev moves out of range easily.
Bogachev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.#CL2#
Lee darts in and clinches Bogachev up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Bogachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogachev blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bogachev misses with a straight right.
Bogachev throws a body kick that misses.
Bogachev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
Lee is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Bogachev missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Bogachev misses with a body kick.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Bogachev is out of range. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Bogachev.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bogachev - that will leave a mark!
Bogachev connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bogachev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Bogachev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Bogachev throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bogachev's head.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Bogachev jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bogachev finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
Bogachev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogachev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Lee backs away, Bogachev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogachev throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Lee clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Bogachev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Bogachev is looking to counter punch.
Bogachev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee tries to clinch but Bogachev is having none of it.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Motshan Bogachev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee throws a series of punches but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Motshan Bogachev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bogachev, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!

Motshan Bogachev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA 126 Garcia Vs Outback     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
Bogachev looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Bogachev throws a low kick, looking for White's leg but White calmly moves out of range.
Bogachev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
White slips a straight right by Bogachev.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogachev circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Bogachev is predictable there
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
White lands with a cross.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White slips a jab from Bogachev.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Bogachev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Bogachev misses with a hook.
Bogachev blocks a head kick by White.
Bogachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White throws a head kick that misses
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.
Bogachev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White slips under a jab from Bogachev.
Bogachev blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Bogachev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bogachev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev misses with a hook.
Bogachev throws a hook but White blocks it.
White steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bogachev.
Good exchange - Bogachev coming out on top.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogachev.
White throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bogachev throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bogachev throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bogachev throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Bogachev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Snake Eyes Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
As Bogachev backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Bogachev manages to avoid it all.
White lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogachev finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bogachev throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bogachev.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogachev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but White checks it well. #T3#
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogachev misses with a looping right.
White misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
White slips a straight right by Bogachev.
A punch combination from White misses.
White tries to land a leg kick but Bogachev saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogachev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bogachev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bogachev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bogachev. That's going to slow White down.
Bogachev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White scores with a body shot.
Bogachev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bogachev counters with a leg kick.
A cross from Bogachev lands.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Bogachev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from White does no damage.
Bogachev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogachev can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Motshan Bogachev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for White.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev misses with a kick to the body.
White staying out of range there.
Bogachev scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogachev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Bogachev misses.
White steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bogachev.
White misses with a body kick.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
White slips a jab from Bogachev.
White is looking for the big counter here.
White throws a leg kick but Bogachev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bogachev cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bogachev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bogachev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Bogachev lands a nice looking body shot.
White throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Bogachev throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Bogachev throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Bogachev does it's job there.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bogachev is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from White misses. #T2#
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogachev was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Jacob White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogachev throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogachev.
White moves out of range as Bogachev throws a body kick.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Bogachev counters with a nice low kick that buckles White's knee momentarily.
White moves away from the strike by Bogachev.
Bogachev blocks a head kick by White.
Nice body kick there by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a leg kick that is checked
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Bogachev 's knee.
White slips under a jab from Bogachev.
White misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
Bogachev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
White missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Bogachev lands with a thumping leg kick.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White misses with a double jab.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bogachev misses with the body kick
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White misses with a body kick.
Bogachev lands with a thumping leg kick.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bogachev lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the cage and back into range.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White moves out of range as Bogachev throws a body kick.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bogachev!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
White moves away from the strike by Bogachev.
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
White loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogachev is looking to counter punch.
White misses with a double jab.
Motshan Bogachev is winning the standup battle so far.
Bogachev misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bogachev misses with a right hand
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Bogachev backing up. Bogachev nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
Bogachev thows a leg kick but White checks it
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev tries to land a leg kick but White saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Motshan Bogachev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bogachev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White throws a body kick that misses
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogachev tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
White moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
White works over Bogachev's head and body with a nice combination.
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bogachev misses with a right hand
and White counters with a two punch combo.
Bogachev lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogachev pivots, looking for a leg kick but White is out of range and Bogachev settles back down.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
Bogachev throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
Bogachev cracks White with an open hand slap.
Bogachev throws an off balance right hand
and Bogachev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White staying out of range there.#T1#
Bogachev throws a big shot that misses.
Bogachev tries to land a body kick
and White counters with a good low kick that Bogachev was not able to check.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Bogachev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogachev.
White wants to counter with a clinch but Bogachev pushes him away.
Bogachev cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bogachev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bogachev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White moves out of range as Bogachev throws a body kick.
White misses with a low kick as Bogachev jumps back.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Bogachev's shoulder, as Bogachev tries to avoid the shot.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogachev. #T2#
Bogachev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Bogachev thumps White with a low kick.
White ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
The crowd cheers as White lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bogachev doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogachev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Bogachev fakes the leg kick and cracks White in the body.
Bogachev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by White.
White throws a head kick that misses
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
and White counters with a series of strikes. Bogachev will be more careful next time no doubt.
White throws a series of punches but Bogachev moves out of range. #T3#
Bogachev loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Jacob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogachev misses with a wild body shot.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogachev finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Bogachev throws a low kick but it's checked well by White.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Bogachev misses
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogachev connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White throws a combination that misses
and Bogachev counters with a thumping low kick.
Bogachev lands a jab to the nose.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Bogachev takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
As Bogachev backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Bogachev manages to avoid it all.
Bogachev scores with a leg kick. #T4#
White throws a leg kick but Bogachev sees it coming and moves out of range.
White lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by White.
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!
Bogachev throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
White throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
Bogachev throws a shot to the body.
Bogachev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogachev.
Nice uppercut lands for Bogachev. That snapped White's head back.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Bogachev.
Bogachev cracks White with a good jab.
White misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
Motshan Bogachev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
White checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Motshan Bogachev.
Well Bogachev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Motshan Bogachev!

A relieved looking Motshan Bogachev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bellicose 103     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Bogachev jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
Bogachev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Man throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man misses with a jab to the body
and Bogachev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Bogachev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Bogachev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogachev scores with a nice head shot.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogachev jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogachev slips under a jab.
Man connects with an inside leg kick.
Man misses with a leg kick.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man misses the jab.#T1#
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Bogachev moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Man misses with an uppercut. Bogachev saw that one coming.
Man defending well as Bogachev loads up on a big left hand.
Bogachev walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
Bogachev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man slips under a jab from Bogachev.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bogachev scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bogachev connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Man closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogachev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bogachev can't break the clinch. #BC#
Bogachev manages to break the clinch.
Bogachev throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Man gets a clinch.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards. #BC#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bogachev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man walks into a jab.
Man misses with a hook.
Bogachev catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man slips a jab from Bogachev.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bogachev blocks the leg kick.
Bogachev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogachev.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Bogachev tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Bogachev jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Bogachev.
Man throws out a powerful jab.
Bogachev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man throws a hook to the side of Bogachev's head but Bogachev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Bogachev lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Bogachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogachev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bogachev counters with a thumping low kick.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogachev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogachev.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bogachev. That's going to slow Man down.
Bogachev lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's head.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogachev scores with a nice head shot.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogachev.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bogachev moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man throws a hook to the side of Bogachev's head but Bogachev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogachev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bogachev blocks a jab.
Bogachev throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Bogachev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogachev lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogachev.
Bogachev tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bogachev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fook Man will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bogachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bogachev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogachev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Bogachev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogachev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogachev lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Bogachev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Bogachev avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogachev connects with an inside leg kick.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man cracks Bogachev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Bogachev in a clinch. #T1#
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bogachev slows down the pace here.
Bogachev is trying to break free.
Man blocks a body shot from Bogachev.
Bogachev wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Bogachev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bogachev moves out of range as Man strikes.
Good leg kick by Man.
Man lands a jab to the head.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
Man cracks Bogachev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bogachev scores with a hook.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogachev. #T2#
Man wants to clinch up but Bogachev keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Bogachev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogachev misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Bogachev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
Bogachev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Bogachev misses
and Man counters with a low kick, right behind Bogachev 's knee.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Bogachev ducks down to avoid it.
Bogachev throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man tries a quick counter leg kick but Bogachev is wise to it.
Bogachev tries to work over Man's front leg with a kick but Man checks it.
Motshan Bogachev is winning the standup battle so far.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bogachev moves away from the strike by Man. #T3#
Jab, jab by Bogachev - just one landing.
Bogachev swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Man misses with a hook
and Bogachev counters with a leg kick.
Bogachev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bogachev lands with a nice body punch.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bogachev checks a low kick from Man.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a thumping low kick.
Man does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Man throws a leg kick
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bogachev takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4##CL2#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bogachev up against the cage.
Bogachev has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bogachev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut
and Man counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bogachev.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bogachev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and Bogachev settles back down.
Man misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogachev is looking to score with low kicks.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fook Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bogachev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Man closes the distance and pushes Bogachev back into the cage.
Man misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogachev.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bogachev.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Bogachev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man misses with a straight left.
Bogachev throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man slips under a jab.
Man slips under a jab from Bogachev.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Bogachev throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Bogachev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Bogachev connects with the punch.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
Bogachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bogachev looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man throws a leg kick but Bogachev checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bogachev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bogachev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man takes a swing at Bogachev's ribcage but misses.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Bogachev misses with a hook.#T2#
Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogachev counters with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bogachev.
Bogachev moves out of range of the body kick.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogachev throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Bogachev moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bogachev.
Man looks to land a left hand but Bogachev moved out of range nicely.
Man missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Bogachev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bogachev throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bogachev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man looks to throw the jab but Bogachev is out of range. #CL2#
Man forces Bogachev back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Bogachev tries a body shot but Man blocks it. #BC#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bogachev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Man finds it's way through Bogachev's defenses.
A low kick from Bogachev misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogachev throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Bogachev only half commits.
Man is looking to slow Bogachev down with leg kicks.
Bogachev connects with a nice looking jab.
Bogachev throws a leg kick that misses.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Man lands with a right hand.
Man staying out of range there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogachev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bogachev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Bogachev avoids a kick to the body.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bogachev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fook Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bogachev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Bogachev moves away and avoids it.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bogachev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Motshan Bogachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogachev tried to score with a low kick but Man checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fook Man.
Well Man 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fook Man!

Fook Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bellicose 93     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Bogachev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chukwudu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bogachev's waist but Bogachev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chukwudu off to one side.
Chukwudu misses with the combination. #CL2#
Bogachev gets tackled into the cage by Chukwudu. Chukwudu maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Chukwudu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bogachev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chukwudu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bogachev struggling a bit here.
Chukwudu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bogachev is avoiding damage well.
Bogachev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Chukwudu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bogachev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Chukwudu misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Chukwudu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chukwudu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Chukwudu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bogachev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chukwudu's guard! Nice work there by Bogachev!
Bogachev is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Bogachev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Chukwudu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chukwudu keeping full guard, as Bogachev tries to pass.
Bogachev won't allow Chukwudu to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chukwudu slips a jab from Bogachev.
Chukwudu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chukwudu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chukwudu.
Chukwudu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Happy Chukwudu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bogachev with a nice calf kick.
Bogachev throws out a leg kick but Chukwudu moves out of range and Bogachev only half commits.
Bogachev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chukwudu. Chukwudu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogachev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Sloppy strikes from Chukwudu. Those never looked like landing.
Bogachev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chukwudu is able to avoid easily.
Chukwudu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chukwudu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogachev works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwudu tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogachev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Bogachev.
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Chukwudu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bogachev looks to land a left hand but Chukwudu moved out of range nicely.
Chukwudu wants to clinch.#T1#
Bogachev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chukwudu on the side of the head.
Bogachev misses with a low kick as Chukwudu jumps back.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
and Chukwudu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chukwudu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogachev.
Chukwudu takes one to the chin there.
Chukwudu ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Bogachev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bogachev wants it to stay on the feet.
Bogachev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chukwudu has time to react.#CL2#
Chukwudu instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev moves out of range of the leg kick from Chukwudu.
Happy Chukwudu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwudu doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away.
Bogachev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Bogachev. That snapped Chukwudu's head back. #T2#
Bogachev throws a solid leg kick but Chukwudu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bogachev.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwudu lands with a good body shot.
Happy Chukwudu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogachev blocks a leg kick.
Chukwudu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
A bone on bone clash there as Bogachev blocks the leg kick.
Chukwudu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Chukwudu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bogachev's guard.
Chukwudu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bogachev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chukwudu is one step ahead there.
Chukwudu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogachev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SU2#
Chukwudu stands up from Bogachev's guard - Chukwudu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chukwudu clobbers Bogachev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick from Bogachev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Chukwudu scores with a four punch combination!
Chukwudu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chukwudu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Bogachev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bogachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chukwudu. That did some damage!
Chukwudu throws a head kick but Bogachev moves out of range. #CL2#
Chukwudu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogachev, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Bogachev breaks from the clinch.
Bogachev lands a really nice looking cross but Chukwudu seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Chukwudu misses. #T4#
Bogachev avoids a kick to the body.
Motshan Bogachev is winning the standup battle so far.
Chukwudu ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Chukwudu blocks a jab.#CL2#
Chukwudu clinches.
Chukwudu misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chukwudu has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bogachev breaks from the clinch.
Chukwudu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogachev can pounce on him.
Bogachev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chukwudu misses with a combination
and Bogachev counters with a thumping low kick.
Bogachev with a nice calf kick.
Chukwudu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bogachev looks to land a left hand but Chukwudu moved out of range nicely.
Chukwudu throws a sloppy head kick and Bogachev moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bogachev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chukwudu is out of range.
Bogachev wants to land a leg kick but Chukwudu is out of range.
Chukwudu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bogachev. That's going to slow Chukwudu down.
Chukwudu with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogachev lands a jab to the nose.
Bogachev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bogachev lands the left hand.
Chukwudu misses with a hook. Bogachev ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bogachev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bogachev scores with a leg kick.
Bogachev moves out of range of the leg kick from Chukwudu.
Chukwudu throws a head kick that misses
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chukwudu or perhaps it was just good defense by Bogachev, which made it look bad.
Chukwudu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chukwudu throws a body kick that misses.
Chukwudu walks into a stiff left hand from Bogachev.#T1#
Chukwudu throws a nice looking combination but Bogachev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogachev.
Bogachev lands a right hook to the body.
Chukwudu shoots in looking for a takedown but Bogachev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chukwudu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but Chukwudu manages to avoid it.
Motshan Bogachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Chukwudu.
Chukwudu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bogachev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bogachev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chukwudu can do to turn this around?
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwudu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chukwudu moves to clinch but Bogachev breaks away
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev.
Chukwudu goes for a double leg but Bogachev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bogachev continues to drive forward.
Chukwudu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chukwudu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Chukwudu tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Chukwudu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bogachev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogachev connects with a looping right hand.
Bogachev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A combination from Chukwudu does no damage.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut. Chukwudu saw that one coming.
Chukwudu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looks like Bogachev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chukwudu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws out a powerful jab.
Chukwudu misses the jab.#CL2#
Chukwudu has Bogachev up against the cage in a clinch.
Bogachev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chukwudu takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Bogachev tries to break free but Chukwudu pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bogachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogachev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Bogachev.
Bogachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chukwudu's sensitive parts.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Chukwudu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bogachev lands a nice hook to Chukwudu's body. Chukwudu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bogachev throws out a loose jab but Chukwudu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwudu throws a head kick but Bogachev moves out of range.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chukwudu.
Bogachev connects with a crisp jab.
Chukwudu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev blocks a head kick by Chukwudu.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Bogachev blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Chukwudu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogachev.
A head kick by Chukwudu misses
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Bogachev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chukwudu's head.
Bogachev misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwudu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bogachev. Bogachev obviously looking to wear him down.
Bogachev misses with a low kick as Chukwudu jumps back.
Chukwudu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bogachev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
Bogachev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogachev misses with a looping right.
Bogachev lands a leg kick that knocks Chukwudu off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Bogachev there.
Chukwudu misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Bogachev.
Bogachev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Chukwudu rushes Bogachev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Motshan Bogachev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bogachev 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!

Our winner, Motshan Bogachev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Bellicose 83     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Lightspeed moves out of range as Bogachev strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a front kick aimed at Lightspeed's knee but Lightspeed avoids it well.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
and Lightspeed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lightspeed slips under a jab from Bogachev.
Lightspeed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bogachev with a body shot.
Bogachev blocks a jab.
As Lightspeed backs away, Bogachev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lightspeed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Lightspeed as he connects with a hook.
Bogachev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lightspeed scores with a body shot.
Bogachev throws a big shot that misses.
Bogachev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bogachev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev throws a leg kick but Lightspeed moved away.#T1#
Bogachev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lightspeed to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Motshan Bogachev has been cut.
Motshan Bogachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogachev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lightspeed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogachev.
Bogachev scores with a jab. Lightspeed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bogachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lightspeed throws a poor cross that misses
and Bogachev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lightspeed's knee momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Bogachev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bogachev.
Lightspeed throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
Bogachev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bogachev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lightspeed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed throws out a loose jab but Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lightspeed throws an overhand right that lands on Bogachev's shoulder, as Bogachev tries to avoid the shot.
Lightspeed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bogachev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lightspeed.
Bogachev connects with a leg kick.
Bogachev slips a jab from Lightspeed.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogachev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lightspeed's sensitive parts.
Lightspeed throws a looping overhand right but Bogachev ducks down to avoid it.
Bogachev looks to throw the jab but Lightspeed is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lightspeed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lightspeed moves away from the strike by Bogachev.
Lightspeed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Bogachev looks to land a left hand but Lightspeed moved out of range nicely.
Lightspeed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Bogachev catches Lightspeed right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
Lightspeed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bogachev scores with a punch to the head.
Bogachev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lightspeed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogachev throws out the jab.
It seemed like Lightspeed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lightspeed checks the leg kick.
Lightspeed misses with a left hand
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lightspeed misses with a straight left.
Bogachev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lightspeed at a distance.
Bogachev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bogachev moves out of range as Lightspeed strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lightspeed misses the target.
Lightspeed tries to clinch up but Bogachev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogachev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Lightspeed slips a straight right by Bogachev.
Bogachev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bogachev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bogachev tried to score with a low kick but Lightspeed checks it.
Lightspeed swings widly with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a low kick, right behind Lightspeed 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bogachev lands a really nice looking cross but Lightspeed seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Lightspeed.
Bogachev misses with a hook. Lightspeed ducked under it nicely.
Lightspeed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Lightspeed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Bogachev backs off Lightspeed throws a huge counter combo but Bogachev manages to avoid it all.
Lightspeed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lightspeed lands a head shot.
Bogachev throws out a loose jab but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogachev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Motshan Bogachev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bogachev misses with a low kick.
Bogachev throws a hook but Lightspeed blocks it.
Motshan Bogachev is winning the standup battle so far.
Lightspeed misses the shot to the body.
Lightspeed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogachev.
Bogachev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Lightspeed misses.
Lightspeed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut. Lightspeed saw that one coming.
Lightspeed swings widly with a right hand
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogachev.
Lightspeed misses with a body shot.
Bogachev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bogachev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lightspeed checks a leg kick.
Lightspeed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bogachev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Lightspeed.
As Lightspeed backs away, Bogachev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Lightspeed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Bogachev finds it's target.
Lightspeed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lightspeed cracks Bogachev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lightspeed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogachev lands with an uppercut that bounces Lightspeed off the cage and back into range.
Bogachev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lightspeed under the eye.
Bogachev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lightspeed throws out the jab. #T2##CL2#
Lightspeed forces Bogachev back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightspeed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Bogachev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bogachev tries to break free but Lightspeed pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bogachev.
Bogachev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lightspeed can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed has Bogachev pressed against the cage, preventing Bogachev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Bogachev manages to break the clinch.
Lightspeed misses the shot to the body.
Lightspeed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogachev sizes up Lightspeed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Bogachev.
The crowd cheers as Lightspeed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bogachev doesn't seem phased though.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut
and Lightspeed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lightspeed with a hook.#T3#
Lightspeed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogachev.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bogachev.
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lightspeed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Lightspeed misses.
Bogachev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bogachev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lightspeed doesn't seem bothered though.
Lightspeed throws a right hand that Bogachev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogachev also avoids with ease.
Bogachev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bogachev throws a looping overhand right but Lightspeed ducks down to avoid it.
Lightspeed unleashes a big counter combination but Bogachev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bogachev cracks Lightspeed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bogachev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lightspeeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogachev. #T4#
Lightspeed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a good low kick that Lightspeed was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogachev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lightspeed's head backwards.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightspeed.
Bogachev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lightspeed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bogachev misses with a hook
enabling Lightspeed to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogachev with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Bogachev misses.
Lightspeed is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Bogachev - just one landing.
Lightspeed throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
A big left from Bogachev misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Motshan Bogachev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogachev.
A slow jab from Lightspeed misses its intended target.
Lightspeed misses with a wild body shot.
Lightspeed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bogachev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lightspeed is out of range and Bogachev settles back down.
Lightspeed tries to clinch but Bogachev moves out of range.
Lightspeed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Lightspeed misses.
Lightspeed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Bogachev.
Lightspeed misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Lightspeed misses.
Bogachev throws a hook but Lightspeed blocks it.
Lightspeed wants to counter with a clinch but Bogachev pushes him away.#T1#
Bogachev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bogachev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lightspeed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bogachev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lightspeed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lightspeed just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev lands a really nice looking cross but Lightspeed seems unphased.
Lightspeed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogachev.
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Lightspeed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lightspeed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lightspeed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogachev throws a good cross that connects.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
enabling Lightspeed to counter with a crisp jab.
Arax Lightspeed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev is looking to chop away at Lightspeed's legs.
A good leg kick by Bogachev.
Bogachev is looking to score with low kicks.
Lightspeed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogachev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lightspeed throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Lightspeed moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lightspeed misses with a looping left.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Lightspeed's shoulder, as Lightspeed tries to avoid the shot.
Lightspeed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lightspeed throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogachev.
Lightspeed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Lightspeed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogachev throws out the jab.
Lightspeed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick from Bogachev misses.
Bogachev scores with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bogachev there.
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lightspeed throws a looping overhand right but Bogachev ducks down to avoid it.
Bogachev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lightspeed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bogachev thinking.
Bogachev misses with an uppercut. Lightspeed saw that one coming.
Lightspeed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Bogachev.#T4#
Bogachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lightspeed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogachev throws a leg kick
and Lightspeed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lightspeed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogachev lands with a hook. Lightspeed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightspeed doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away. #KD2#
Lightspeed lands a big uppercut and Bogachev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bogachev looks OK. Lightspeed waves Bogachev back to his feet!#ROC2#Bogachev is rocked!
Lightspeed ducks under a wild hook from Bogachev.
Lightspeed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Bogachev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bogachev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lightspeed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bogachev wants to land a leg kick but Lightspeed is out of range.
Bogachev seems to have got his legs back now.
Bogachev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lightspeed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
Bogachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motshan Bogachev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bogachev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Motshan Bogachev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bogachev, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Motshan Bogachev!

Our winner, Motshan Bogachev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Romero vs Bogachev     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Bogachev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
Bogachev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Motshan Bogachev has been cut.
Bogachev tests Romero 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Romero 's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romero connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bogachev momentarily.
Romero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogachev. Bogachev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Romero cracks Bogachev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Romero has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bogachev to stand back up!#ROC#Bogachev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogachev lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Bogachev is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Romero throws a jab when Bogachev was well out of range.
Bogachev seems to have recovered his senses.
Bogachev moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero backing away here, and Bogachev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romero thuds a left hand into Bogachev's body.
A swing and a miss from Romero .
Bogachev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Romero throws a hook to the side of Bogachev's head but Bogachev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bogachev cracks Romero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romero cracks Bogachev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bogachev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero .#KD#
Romero sends Bogachev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romero is motioning to the referee to let Bogachev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero .
Bogachev ducks under a wild hook from Romero .#KD#
Romero cracks Bogachev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Romero has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bogachev to stand back up!
Bogachev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Romero pounces like a tiger and cracks Bogachev with a vicious hook! Bogachev is down but not out! Romero follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rock Romero !
Rock Romero retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Rock Romero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Horton     
Date:   Dec 17, 2021
#R1#
Anisimov loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
A big left from Anisimov misses.
Anisimov swings widly with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Anisimov.
Anisimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Anisimov.
Anisimov throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anisimov cracks Bogachev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Anisimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bogachev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anisimov misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Anisimov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogachev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bogachev lands a nice shot that snaps Anisimov's head back.
A swing and a miss from Anisimov.#T1#
Anisimov throws a big shot that misses.
Anisimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogachev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Anisimov. That snapped Bogachev's head back.
Anisimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogachev. Anisimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anisimov scores with a hook to the body. Bogachev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vitaly Anisimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anisimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.
Bogachev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anisimov misses with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anisimov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Anisimov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Anisimov misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bogachev.
Anisimov misses with a hook
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Anisimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bogachev finish him?#T2#
Anisimov misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with an outside leg kick.
Anisimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Bogachev walks into a stiff left hand from Anisimov.
Anisimov misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anisimov catches Bogachev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anisimov throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anisimov missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anisimov.
Bogachev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bogachev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bogachev misses the shot to the body.
Anisimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anisimov misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Anisimov misses.
That kick from Bogachev tenderised Anisimov's leg. Anisimov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Anisimov misses with a hook
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Bogachev feints and then cracks Anisimov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anisimov down.
Anisimov misses with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anisimov misses with a left hand
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Anisimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogachev lands with a nice body punch.
Anisimov throws an off balance right hand
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogachev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bogachev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anisimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogachev counters with a crisp right that sends Anisimov to the canvas! Bogachev follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motshan Bogachev!
Motshan Bogachev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bellicose - DeKoning vs Murphy     
Date:   Nov 12, 2021
#R1#
Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bogachev lands a really nice looking cross but Masvidal seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Jon Masvidal has been cut.
Masvidal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogachev.
Bogachev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masvidal lands a right hook to the body.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Masvidal.
A combination from Masvidal does no damage.
Bogachev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Masvidal tries to clinch up.
Bogachev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Masvidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masvidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogachev circles away. #T1#
Masvidal closes the distance but Bogachev moves to the side
and Bogachev scores with a counter punch that sends Masvidal to the canvas! Bogachev smells blood - he's punishing Masvidal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Masvidal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motshan Bogachev!
Motshan Bogachev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Koning     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Bogachev lands with a good body shot.
Bogachev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bogachev scores with a push kick.
Bogachev lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Bogachev.
Bogachev connects with a solid leg kick.
he takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bogachev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
he throws a leg kick but Bogachev checks it.
Bogachev is looking to slow he down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev lands a brutal head kick. he looks out on his feet and Bogachev throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Motshan Bogachev!
Motshan Bogachev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: NYCL 23 - Bateman vs Daverio     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
Bogachev scores with a push kick.
Sova misses with a shot to the body
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogachev pushes Sova away with a front kick.
Sova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bogachev's waist but Bogachev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sova off to one side.
Bogachev tried to counter with a leg kick but Sova avoided it.
Bogachev slaps away a takedown attempt from Sova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Motshan Bogachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sova.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Sova shoots in and drives through. Bogachev sprawls well.
Bogachev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Sova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bogachev is trying to defend but Sova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sova is just content to waste time from the top position. Bogachev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Bogachev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Bogachev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sova swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sova is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bogachev defends it easily.
Bogachev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bogachev defends it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sova throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bogachev uses it to pass to side control.
Sova is trying to improve his position.
Sova struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bogachev off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Sova patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Sova is looking for the choke from the back position but Bogachev is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Sova has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bogachev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Sova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bogachev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Sova looking to break Bogachev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bogachev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sova will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Sova looking to break Bogachev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bogachev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sova will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bogachev tries to roll but Sova sticks to his back. #T4##SUB2#
Sova working for a choke but Bogachev reverses nicely into Sova 's guard.
Bogachev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sova is trying to control the position but Bogachev postures up. #SUB2#
Sova isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bogachev stacks Sova on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bogachev!
Bogachev working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogachev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sova is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motshan Bogachev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sova moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogachev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sova can do to turn this around?
Sova misses with a takedown attempt
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Pavel Sova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sova with a poor takedown
and Bogachev counters with a thumping low kick.
Pavel Sova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sova has his takedown stuffed
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Sova is rocked!
Motshan Bogachev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sova.
Sova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bogachev defends well and Sova ends up having to push Bogachev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sova shoots for a takedown but Bogachev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle, before Bogachev throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sova's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bogachev lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Motshan Bogachev!
A victorious Motshan Bogachev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: NYCL 15 - Foster vs Carlos     
Date:   Aug 11, 2021
#R1#
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bogachev thuds his right hand into Stevens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Stevens has been cut.
Bogachev connects with a solid leg kick.
Bogachev swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Stevens fails with the takedown
and Bogachev counters with a nice body kick.
Alexander Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bogachev.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Stevens misses with a takedown
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogachev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bogachev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevens. That did some damage!#KD2#
Bogachev lands a big head kick that sends Stevens tumbling to the mat! Bogachev takes a step backwards and waves Stevens back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Stevens is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogachev thuds a left hand into Stevens's body.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens glances at the clock... BAM! Bogachev nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Stevens crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Stevens is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Motshan Bogachev!
Our winner, Motshan Bogachev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Alexander Stevens had this to say: 'I really fucked up here tonight '.

 

Event: Grouch FC 1     
Date:   May 05, 2021
#R1#
Fifteen connects with a body shot.
Fifteen lands a slapping body shot.
Fifteen lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eleven, as that shot connected.
Fifteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eleven.
A shot to the liver by Eleven. Beautiful body shot.
Fifteen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fifteen lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fifteen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eleven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fifteen misses with a body shot.
Fifteen connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Eleven does it's job there.
Fifteen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Eleven is rocked!
Fifteen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Fifteen connects with a body shot that sends Eleven's belly button to the back.
Fifteen swings for the body but Eleven moves out of range.
Fifteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eleven moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fifteen.
Oh Eleven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Test Fifteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fifteen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eleven seems to have got his legs back now.
Fifteen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eleven rather than just go for the knockout.
Eleven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fifteen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eleven scores with a sloppy right hand. Fifteen should have avoided that one.
Fifteen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eleven throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eleven connects with a body shot that sends Fifteen's belly button to the back.
Eleven lands with a shot to the body.
Eleven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fifteen clobbers Eleven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Fifteen throws out a loose jab but Eleven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fifteen misses with a body shot.
Fifteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eleven moves away.
Eleven lands a really nice looking cross but Fifteen seems unphased.
Fifteen misses with a body shot.
Fifteen lands a nice looking body shot.
Eleven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fifteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eleven was well out of range. Poor timing from Fifteen.
Eleven was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fifteen punishes Eleven's body with a nice straight punch.
Fifteen sizes up Eleven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eleven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fifteen in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eleven looks to score with a jab to the body but Fifteen is just out of range.
Eleven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eleven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Test Fifteen.
Well Fifteen 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Fifteen!

 

 
 
 
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