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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slim Slow (ranked 25264 p4p, 25252 weight class) and Smoke Junior (ranked 339 p4p, 331 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Slow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Smoke Junior!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior jabs at Slow's body.
Junior shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slow lands with a right hand.
Junior moves into range and clinches up with Slow.
Junior trying to control the position but instead, Slow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Junior into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
Slow is trying to break free.
Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slow is defending well for now.
Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Junior holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Junior is looking to control Slow's arms but Slow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Junior has his back to the cage.
Slow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slow tries a body shot but Junior blocks it.
Junior is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slow misses with a body punch.
Slow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior keeps control of Slow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slow.
Slow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slow is trying to break the clinch but Junior is controlling him.
Slow lands a nice uppercut.
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Slow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Junior moves forwards but Slow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slow punishes Junior's body with a nice straight punch.
Slow moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Junior misses with a jab to the body
and Slow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slow clinches up with Junior and pushes him back against the cage.
Junior prevents a body shot from Slow.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slow is defending well for now.
Slow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slow lands with a light punch inside.
Slow lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Junior tries to stall but Slow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Junior blocks an uppercut.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to stall but Slow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Junior drags the fight down to the ground.
Slow wants to stand but Junior has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slow tries to stand but Junior is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior wants to stand up but Slow is controlling him.
Junior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Slow wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Junior's closed guard. He's half up but Junior has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Junior pivots and extends the arm, Slow falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Junior! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Smoke Junior!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cathal Doherty (ranked 5621 p4p, 5087 weight class) and Bobby Boucher (ranked 596 p4p, 575 weight class). Cathal Doherty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Boucher!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty misses with a straight left.
Doherty lands an overhand right.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Boucher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boucher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boucher.
Doherty scores with a jab. Boucher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Doherty throws a lazy right hand but Boucher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boucher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Boucher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doherty doesn't seem phased though.
 It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Boucher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty misses with a series of wild punches.
Boucher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty scores with a sloppy right hand. Boucher should have avoided that one.
Doherty lands a glancing blow to the side of Boucher's head.
Boucher slips under a jab from Doherty.
Boucher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boucher slips a straight right by Doherty.
Doherty just misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher misses with a straight right.
Doherty misses with a hook.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and Boucher counters with a stiff right hand.
Doherty moves away from the strike by Boucher.
Boucher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doherty throws the left hand but Boucher avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Boucher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doherty tests Boucher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boucher looks to land a left hand but Doherty moved out of range nicely.
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!
Doherty throws a lazy right hand but Boucher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boucher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Boucher is rocked!
Boucher throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boucher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boucher moves out of range as Doherty strikes.
Doherty scores with a hook.
Boucher 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher misses with a looping left.
Doherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Doherty is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Boucher.
Boucher slips under a jab.
Doherty just misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boucher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doherty misses with a looping left.
Doherty cracks Boucher with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boucher looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doherty finish him?
Boucher is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doherty fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Boucher out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Bobby Boucher stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everything is the devil to you, Mama. Well, I like school, and I like MMA. And I'm gonna keep doin' them both because they make me feel good'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Diggs (ranked 3514 p4p, 25178 weight class) and Afa Nbaku (ranked 452 p4p, 721 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by DICK TWIST. Afa Nbaku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Afa Nbaku!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nbaku checks a low kick from Diggs.
Nbaku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diggs blocks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nbaku!
Diggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nbaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Afa Nbaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nbaku 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.
Nbaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nbaku misses with a few strikes there.
Nbaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nbaku cracks Diggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Nbaku.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Diggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nbaku backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Nbaku controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nbaku misses with some punches.
Diggs pushes Nbaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nbaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggs lands a left hand.
A short right from Diggs.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs lands an uppercut.
Nbaku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nbaku.
Nbaku looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Diggs as the two fighters clinch.
Diggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diggs pushes Nbaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diggs is leaning against Nbaku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Nbaku's head.
Diggs lands a shot to the body.
Nbaku has had enough of the clinch but Diggs keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Diggs as the two fighters clinch.
Diggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diggs is leaning against Nbaku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diggs gets through Nbaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nbaku backwards.
A short right from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diggs.
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
Diggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Diggs.
Nbaku takes a shot to the head.
Diggs presses Nbaku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diggs pushes Nbaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nbaku is rocked!
Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nbaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Diggs finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Diggs - that landed with a thud.
Diggs digs a right hand underneath Nbaku's ribcage. Nbaku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nbaku seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Diggs.
Diggs is working Nbaku over against the cage.
Diggs digs a right hand into Nbaku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nbaku's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Diggs - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diggs.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nbaku backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggs.
A short right from Diggs.
Diggs drops Nbaku onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nbaku is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Diggs.
Diggs pushes Nbaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nbaku.
Diggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diggs lands a right hand.
Diggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs lands a body punch.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike.
Diggs creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Nbaku drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Diggs!
A relieved looking Willie Diggs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Salaam (ranked 25216 p4p, 3359 weight class) and Kush Cake (ranked 700 p4p, 427 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Salaam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kush Cake!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cake jabs Salaam right on the nose. Salaam blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Cake closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Salaam! Cake dives in looking to finish! Salaam is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kush Cake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danyaal Zahedi (ranked 2198 p4p, 4106 weight class) and Joseph Henry Pageau (ranked 306 p4p, 508 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danyaal Zahedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Henry Pageau!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahedi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pageau slips under a jab.
Zahedi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pageau tests Zahedi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pageau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zahedi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pageau looks to throw the jab but Zahedi is out of range.
Pageau cracks Zahedi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zahedi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pageau finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pageau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pageau throws a right hand that misses
and Zahedi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zahedi ducks under a wild hook from Pageau.
Zahedi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pageau thuds his right hand into Zahedi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zahedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zahedi clinches up against the cage.
Pageau blocks a body shot from Zahedi.
Nice body punch from Zahedi.
Pageau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zahedi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zahedi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zahedi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zahedi.
Pageau looks winded!
A short right from Zahedi.
Zahedi lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pageau takes a shot to the head.
Pageau is rocked!
Zahedi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pageau backwards.
Pageau is still on wobbly legs! Can Zahedi finish him?
Pageau dodges an elbow strike from Zahedi.
Nice body punch from Zahedi.
Pageau seems to have recovered his senses.
Pageau tries a body shot but Zahedi blocks it.
Zahedi dips a shoulder and cracks Pageau with a mighty uppercut! Pageau falls back against the cage and Zahedi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pageau is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zahedi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
During a confident post fight interview, Danyaal Zahedi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Ascaciba (ranked 6830 p4p, 2120 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 661 p4p, 298 weight class). Mauricio Ascaciba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauricio Ascaciba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ascaciba throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Ascaciba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ascaciba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ascaciba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas .
Thomas blocks a head kick by Ascaciba.
Ascaciba throws a body kick that misses
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Ascaciba throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Ascaciba.
Mauricio Ascaciba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascaciba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ascaciba slips a jab and a cross from Thomas .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ascaciba.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ascaciba needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ascaciba tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ascaciba misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Ascaciba misses with a knee strike.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas .
Ascaciba is breathing heavily.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ascaciba or not.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas is leaning against Ascaciba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas has Ascaciba pressed against the cage.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Ascaciba's ribcage. Ascaciba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ascaciba or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas .
Thomas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ascaciba! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thomas is unloading with more strikes now! Ascaciba drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas !
Derrick Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Bravo (ranked 3535 p4p, 2510 weight class) and Otto McBean (ranked 191 p4p, 139 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rickson Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBean shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bravo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McBean has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
McBean drops back looking for a leg! Bravo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bravo manages to kick McBean off! McBean jumps back into Bravo's guard.
McBean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo working for a triangle but McBean defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McBean has picked Bravo up and slammed him! Bravo can't keep hold of the triangle and McBean manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo stops McBean from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
McBean is working to tighten his grip on Bravo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bravo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McBean is really squeezing tight and eventually Bravo passes out! McBean breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Otto McBean!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Eric Cheese (ranked 1585 p4p, 3086 weight class) and Akio Kurosaki (ranked 91 p4p, 175 weight class). Cheese comes to the cage accompanied by The Midnight NAMBLA. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Eric Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurosaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurosaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
A jab from Kurosaki misses.
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese takes one on the button.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki stuns Cheese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki cracks Cheese with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
Cheese appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cheese has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cheese swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki scores with a jab. Cheese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cheese misses.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cheese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheese takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki pushes Cheese up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese pushes Kurosaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese has Kurosaki pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki lands an uppercut.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
Cheese is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese is stalling here.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosaki controls the action.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurosaki pulls guard successfully.
Kurosaki is trying to keep Cheese in close.
Kurosaki has his foot on Cheese's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheese works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheese controls the pace.
Cheese got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurosaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cheese has managed to get both his arms back between Kurosaki's legs - danger averted.
Kurosaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurosaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cheese is aware though and is defending well.
Kurosaki working for submissions but it's allowed Cheese to get to half guard.
Kurosaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cheese pulls his head out easily.
Cheese knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurosaki on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cheese wants to take a breather but Kurosaki is having none of it.
Kurosaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurosaki wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurosaki keeping control of the position.
Kurosaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kurosaki wants to control but Cheese is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Cheese takes one on the button.
Cheese misses the jab.
Kurosaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Kurosaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kurosaki throws a good cross that connects.
Kurosaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kurosaki lands a really nice looking cross but Cheese seems unphased.
Kurosaki connects with a crisp jab.
Cheese slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese misses with a wild combination.
Kurosaki lands a jab.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Cheese throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki lands with a shot to the body.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Cheese walks into a left hand.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheese.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cheese looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Kurosaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cheese momentarily.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cheese throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese takes one to the side of the head.
Kurosaki throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Nice shot by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Cheese is having none of it.
Cheese shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kurosaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cheese darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cheese misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Kurosaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurosaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurosaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheese doesn't seem bothered though.
Good shot there by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheese sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Kurosaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cheese doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheese lands with a straight right. Kurosaki didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Kurosaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cheese tries to keep at a distance but Kurosaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese misses with some punches.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Kurosaki.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurosakis head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Cheese looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cheese is trying to maintain a safe position but Kurosaki gets an underhook and turns Cheese into the cage.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurosaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kurosaki.
Cheese tries to work over Kurosaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheese takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki misses with a body punch.
Cheese misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cheese.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Cheese.
A big right from Cheese misses.
Cheese misses with a hook. Kurosaki ducked under it nicely.
Kurosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
Cheese throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cheese looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Cheese.
Kurosaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cheese. Cheese circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheese swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurosaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
Kurosaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cheese looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurosaki is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki has closed the distance and engaged Cheese in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosaki fails to land.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurosaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurosaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosaki is working Cheese over against the cage.
Cheese is trying to stall.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Kurosaki avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheese scores with a shot to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Charles Eric Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Charles Eric Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cheese backwards.
Kurosaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki works the jab nicely.
Cheese with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurosaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Cheese slips under a jab.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Cheese blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese slips under a jab.
Kurosaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurosaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Kurosaki tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Kurosaki tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Kurosaki back against the cage.
A short left from Cheese.
Kurosaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurosaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurosaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kurosaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kurosaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurosaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cheese is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cheese escapes and throws Kurosaki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurosaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Akio Kurosaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurosaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Cheese working away.
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 Charles Eric Cheese.
I think Kurosaki 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
A relieved looking Akio Kurosaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Brand (ranked 1815 p4p, 1808 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 58 p4p, 38 weight class). Bokhchuud has chosen ErgeSholee Biste Turda as his entrance music. Daniel Brand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270
22 - 16 - 2 |
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24 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand looks to land a left hand but Bokhchuud moved out of range nicely.
Bokhchuud moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Brand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been cut.
Bokhchuud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brand is trying to push Bokhchuud away but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but Brand blocks with his arms.
Brand tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Bokhchuud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bokhchuud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Bokhchuud lands with a left to the head.
Bokhchuud misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand is looking to break free of the clinch but Bokhchuud has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand tries to break free but Bokhchuud pushes him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Brand blocks it.
Brand avoids the elbow strike from Bokhchuud, against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Bokhchuud tries a body shot but Brand blocks it.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Brand is blocking nicely.
Bokhchuud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud working Brand over with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brands head.
A short left from Bokhchuud.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bokhchuud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brand seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bokhchuud can turn it around.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bokhchuud presses Brand against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brand tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Bokhchuud prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brand.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Bokhchuud lands a shoulder strike.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Brand is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow over the top.
Brand breaks from the clinch.
Bokhchuud rushes Brand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch.
Brand working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud digs a right hand into Brand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brand's gas tank.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brand is trying to push Bokhchuud away but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud gets through Brand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Brand controls the action.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bokhchuud obliges.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
Bokhchuud lands a nice shot to the body.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Brand breaks the clinch.
Bokhchuud darts in and clinches Brand up against the cage.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bokhchuud pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the head.
Brand tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye.
Bokhchuud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhchuud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Bokhchuud.
Nice defenses there by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brand avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Brand is blocking nicely.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Brand controls the action.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
Bokhchuud prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Bokhchuud lands an uppercut.
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brand wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bokhchuud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bokhchuud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bokhchuud pushes Brand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brand tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brand avoids it.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud clinches up with Brand and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Brand manages to break the clinch.
Bokhchuud forces Brand back against the cage and clinches.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bokhchuud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bokhchuud in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bokhchuud.
Brand can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud lands with a light punch inside.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Brand controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brand's brow.
Bokhchuud pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bokhchuud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Bokhchuud prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Bokhchuud keeps him there for the moment.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhchuud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Brand blocks it.
Brand dodges an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhchuud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bokhchuud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bokhchuud crunches a lovely knee into Brand's ribcage.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brand blocks it with crossed arms.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brand's face.
Bokhchuud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brand misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khuchtei Bokhchuud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brand throws a jab when Bokhchuud was well out of range.
Bokhchuud moves into the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
Bokhchuud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Brand wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it misses.
Bokhchuud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brand is defending well for now.
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhchuud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bokhchuud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bokhchuud - that landed with a thud.
Bokhchuud scores a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brand's efforts to push away.
Bokhchuud throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud is working Brand over against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a good knee to the midsection. Brand won't want to take too many of those.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bokhchuud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Bokhchuud lands with a right to the head.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhchuud scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bokhchuud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Brand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brand tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brand can't break the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
Brand has had enough of the clinch but Bokhchuud keeps him there for the moment.
Bokhchuud keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bokhchuud.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand tries to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
Bokhchuud tries to work over Brand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brand working hard to break the clinch.
Brand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brand tries to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
Brand is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brand blocks it with crossed arms.
Brand is trying to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling him.
Brand is trying to push Bokhchuud away but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daniel Brand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bokhchuud 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 24:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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