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OFK 419 - Drozd Vs Bogachev PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henny Bottles (ranked 2412 p4p, 21490 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 167 p4p, 299 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 9 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henny Bottles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 39 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottles clinches with his opponent.
Bottles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bottles tries to stall but Denisov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bottles stalling in the clinch but Denisov improves position.
Bottles seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Denisov is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Denisov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bottles looking to throw knees to the head but Denisov is blocking nicely.
Bottles looking to throw knees to the head but Denisov is blocking nicely.
Bottles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bottles stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles connects with a knee to the head.
Bottles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Denisov blocks it with crossed arms.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottles avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov jumps guard but Bottles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Henny Bottles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Bottles gets underhooks to prevent Denisov's takedown attempt.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice elbow from Bottles.
Bottles stops a takedown attempt from Denisov.
Denisov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bottles manages to get to full guard.
Bottles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bottles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Denisov's head.
Denisov punching from the bottom.
Denisov is pressing down on Bottles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bottles throwing strikes from guard but Denisov blocks nicely.
Denisov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bottles throws a big elbow that misses.
Bottles is looking to work some ground and pound but Denisov has wrist control.
Bottles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Denisov is trying to control the position but Bottles postures up.
Denisov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bottles has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Denisov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bottles has Denisov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottles effectively controlling the action here.
The referee calls for Bottles to work.
Denisov jumps into guard, dragging Bottles to the mat.
Denisov punching from the bottom - just letting Bottles know he's still in a fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Denisov is looking to sweep but instead, Bottles has passed into half guard.
Denisov is trying to get back to full guard.
Denisov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bottles is trying to control the action in half guard but Denisov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Denisov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov punching from the bottom.
Denisov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bottles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bottles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bottles is pushing down on Denisov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Denisov is fighting to maintain full guard but Bottles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Denisov is looking for a sweep. Bottles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bottles tries to pass to full mount but Denisov defends it.
Denisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bottles is working away from the top position though.
Denisov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Denisov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bottles.
Denisov trying to hold on to Bottles's head to control him but Bottles postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Denisov has closed the distance and engaged Bottles in a clinch.
Bottles is looking to control Denisov's arms but Denisov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bottles has his back to the cage.
Bottles misses with a punch to the body.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Bottles holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Denisov as Bottles tries to tie him up.
Bottles trying to stall but Denisov improves his position.
Denisov successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bottles gets to his feet. Denisov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bottles slaps away a takedown attempt from Denisov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Denisov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Denisov. Those never looked like landing.
Bottles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denisov drags the fight down to the ground.
Bottles won't allow Denisov to sweep him here.
Bottles throws a big right hand that misses.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
Denisov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Denisov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bottles has passed into side control.
Denisov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bottles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Denisov is looking to regain half guard here but Bottles keeps moving and retains side control.
Denisov can't do much from the bottom here.
Denisov is looking to regain half guard here but Bottles keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottles trying to control the action but Denisov is working from the bottom.
Bottles misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Denisov is pushing Bottles's head away, looking to escape. Bottles manages to hold on to the position though.
Bottles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Denisov defending against the ground and pound.
Denisov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Denisov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Denisov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Denisov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Denisov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
Bottles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denisov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bottles manages to get himself to full guard.
Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Bottles.
Denisov wants to get up but he can't break Bottles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bottles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov postures up and lands a big shot to Bottles's brow.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bottles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denisov manages to get himself to full guard.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
Henny Bottles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denisov wants to stand but Bottles is controlling the position.
Denisov is striking off his back. Bottles thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Denisov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bottles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bottles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Denisov is looking for a sweep. Bottles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denis Denisov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Denisov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Bottles is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Henny Bottles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Bottles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denisov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Denisov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Bottles stumbles back but Denisov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Bottles to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Bottles will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denis Denisov!
Denis Denisov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itchy Sinclair (ranked 2165 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 265 p4p, 315 weight class). Sinclair comes to the cage accompanied by John Cena - The Time Is Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tepes Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Tepes Iii sprawls well.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Sinclair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sinclair or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes Iii, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Sinclair pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sinclair trying to control the position but Tepes Iii is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii is pushing Sinclair's head away, looking to escape. Sinclair manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tepes Iii tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tepes Iii holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sinclair tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sinclair in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tepes Iii is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinclair looking to control but Tepes Iii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tepes Iii is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair wants to control the pace but Tepes Iii is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair controlling the position easily from mount.
Sinclair sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tepes Iii is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sinclair looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tepes Iii wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sinclair content just to control the position here.
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.
Sinclair unloads with some shots from mount but Tepes Iii bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinclair looking to control but Tepes Iii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tepes Iii tries to buck Sinclair off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sinclair with a poor takedown
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tepes Iii is thwarting Sinclair's attempts to control the position.
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Sinclair has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sinclair is looking for a sweep. Tepes Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sinclair.
Sinclair has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tepes Iii is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to get to full guard but Tepes Iii has control of the leg.
Sinclair is holding on to half guard well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sinclair lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tepes Iii but Tepes Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tepes Iii stuffs the takedown.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair fails with the takedown.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Sinclair. Sinclair gets slowly back to his feet.
Sinclair tries to clinch
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sinclair!
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Sinclair is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sinclair has his takedown stuffed
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sinclair won't be happy with that.
Tepes Iii tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to improve position but can't.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tepes Iii wants to stand but Sinclair is controlling his arm.
Tepes Iii tries to get to his feet but Sinclair is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Tepes Iii in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii tries to stand but Sinclair is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sinclair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tepes Iii tries to avoid it but Sinclair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tepes Iii to the ground. Tepes Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sinclair is defended easily by Tepes Iii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes Iii avoids it really well and circles away.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown. Tepes Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Sinclair keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tepes Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair thows a leg kick but Tepes Iii checks it
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sinclair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair has a closed guard, preventing Tepes Iii from standing up.
Sinclair pulls Tepes Iii in to control the position.
Tepes Iii wants to get up but he can't break Sinclair's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sinclair fails with the takedown
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Sinclair fights it but they end up in guard.
Sinclair wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sinclair wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair is pulling down on Tepes Iii's head. It's preventing any offense from Tepes Iii, at least for the moment.
Tepes Iii won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here.
Tepes Iii is looking to stand up but Sinclair won't let him.
Sinclair is pulling down on Tepes Iii's head. It's preventing any offense from Tepes Iii, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sinclair seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tepes Iii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sinclair is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sinclair will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sinclair throws a sloppy head kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sinclair pulls Tepes Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Sinclair controls Tepes Iii momentarily but Tepes Iii frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinclair looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tepes Iii 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 1581 p4p, 1118 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 192 p4p, 145 weight class). Boytsov comes to the cage accompanied by AMAZING. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Boytsov moves out of range easily.
Boytsov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunner counters with a nice uppercut.
Boytsov pushes Gunner up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
Gunner is pressed up against the cage. Boytsov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunner down to the mat. Gunner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunner cracks Boytsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Boytsov tries to counter with a takedown but Gunner is quick to defend against it.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunner as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner clinches with his opponent.
Boytsov looking to stall.
Gunner told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gunner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boytsov tries to pull guard but Gunner holds him up against the cage and eventually Boytsov drops back down to his feet.
Gunner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Gunner.
Boytsov takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
Boytsov takes an elbow to the temple.
Boytsov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boytsov backwards.
Gunner lands a nice shot to the body.
Boytsov is breathing heavily.
Gunner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Boytsov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boytsov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gunner uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner forces his way into half guard.
Gunner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gunner prevents Boytsov from improving his position.
Gunner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boytsov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boytsov is looking to control Gunner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boytsov avoid being mounted?
Gunner wants to pass to mount but Boytsov is defending the position.
Gunner working the head and body with strikes.
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard.
Gunner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gunner working over Boytsov with some ground and pound. Boytsov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gunner is trying to control the action in half guard but Boytsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gunner seems to be looking for submissions.
Boytsov looking for subs from the bottom but Gunner mounts him!
Gunner lands a nice shot to the head.
Boytsov is trying to escape the mount.
Gunner controlling the position easily from mount.
Gunner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner landing strikes from the mount and Boytsov is in trouble!
Boytsov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back.
Gunner trying to control from half guard but Boytsov is working away.
Boytsov tries to get to full guard but Gunner has control of the leg.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gunner moves into full mount! Boytsov won't be happy about that!
Gunner controlling the pace for now.
Boytsov tries to reverse the position but Gunner maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boytsov's cut.
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.
Gunner misses with an uppercut. Boytsov saw that one coming.
Boytsov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gunner.
Gunner with a jab.
Gunner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gunner with a nice cross.
Boytsov tries to move into range but Gunner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boytsov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boytsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunner thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gunner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but Boytsov slips the punch.
Jet Gunner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boytsov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunner as he avoids it easily.
Gunner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Boytsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boytsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunner tries to avoid it but Boytsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunner to the ground. Gunner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boytsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunner lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunner throws a sloppy head kick and Boytsov moves out of range easily.
Gunner catches Boytsov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunner fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Boytsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunner thuds his shin into the meat of Boytsov's side.
Boytsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boytsov goes for a double leg but Gunner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gunner continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gunner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunner lands an elbow just above Boytsov 's eye.
Gunner stops a takedown attempt from Boytsov.
Boytsov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boytsov takes a shot to the head.
Boytsov dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Boytsov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Gunner.
Gunner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boytsov or not.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boytsov's defenses.
A short uppercut from Gunner.
Gunner misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boytsov's defenses.
Gunner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boytsov tries for a takedown but Gunner manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boytsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gunner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Boytsov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gunner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boytsov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Boytsov has his opponent's back but Gunner is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Boytsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov tries to move into range but Gunner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner tries to clinch up but Boytsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Boytsov is keeping the position.
Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boytsov keeping full guard, as Gunner tries to pass.
Gunner trying to control but Boytsov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Gunner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boytsov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gunner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunner tries to clinch up.
Boytsov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunner with a nice cross.
Gunner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boytsov's half guard.
Boytsov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Gunner there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov is looking to improve his position.
Boytsov gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boytsov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gunner stacks Boytsov 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 Gunner!
Gunner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner wants to control but Boytsov is keeping him busy.
Gunner lands some shots froms side control.
Gunner working the head with strikes.
Gunner tries for a kimura but Boytsov is defending well.
Gunner works to advance to full mount. Boytsov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gunner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boytsov is looking to escape.
Boytsov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boytsov is squirming around, avoiding Gunner's attempts to control the action.
Gunner with the ground and pound from mount.
Gunner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boytsov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boytsov gets back to half guard.
Gunner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back.
Gunner working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Boytsov is defending well.
Gunner trying to control the action but Boytsov is working from the bottom.
Jet Gunner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Boytsov is defending well.
Boytsov is looking to control Gunner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boytsov avoid being mounted?
Gunner drops an elbow to the side of Boytsov's head.
Boytsov is looking for a sweep. Gunner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boytsov!
Gunner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gunner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boytsov is looking to improve his position but Gunner isn't that keen on the idea.
Jet Gunner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner controlling his opponent.
Gunner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gunner controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov taking shots to the head.
Boytsov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov working to try and regain half guard.
Gunner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boytsov hang on?
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Gunner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gunner 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Gunner!
After winning the bout, Jet Gunner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dmitry Boytsov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abel Hug (ranked 1317 p4p, 1314 weight class) and Atticus Finch (ranked 117 p4p, 116 weight class). Finch has chosen Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atticus Finch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug avoids the body shot from Finch.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Hug.
Finch lands the left hand.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Hug's head but Hug sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hug bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hug moves out of range of the strikes.
Hug throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Finch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hug - the referee stops the clock and Finch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hug. Finch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch misses with a left hand
and Hug counters with a nice leg kick.
Finch misses with a hook. Hug ducked under it nicely.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hug misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hug checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Hug avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Hug moves his leg out of the way.
Hug tried to counter with a leg kick but Finch avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
Hug moves out of range of the strikes.
Hug checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hug's sensitive parts.
Hug throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hug thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finch if he has to take too many more of those.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Hug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hug checks a leg kick.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Hug is out of range.
Hug throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Finch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Hug digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Hug.
Finch moves out of range as Hug strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hug scores with a head kick.
Finch blocks a head kick by Hug.
Hug with the inside leg kick.
Hug with a nice calf kick.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hug slips a straight right by Finch.
Hug was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Hug sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Hug counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finch misses with a low kick as Hug jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Hug blocks the leg kick.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Hug moved out of range.
Finch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Finch - just one landing.
Hug keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finch moves out of range as Hug strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hug on the side of the head.
Finch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hug lands with an uppercut that bounces Finch off the cage and back into range.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hug on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Hug's leg but Hug calmly moves out of range.
Hug looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Finch's corner calls for a 1-2. Finch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hug misses with a low kick.
Hug misses with a looping left.
Finch misses with a few strikes there.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Hug counters with a body kick.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hug misses.
Hug moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch misses with a hook.
Hug showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Hug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finch will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Hug on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Hug fires out a quick counter leg kick but Finch just manages to avoid it.
Hug throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hug works the jab nicely.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hug will feel that in the morning.
Finch throws a low kick but Hug avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finch scores with a jab.
Finch lands a jab to Hug's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hug blocks a jab.
Finch scores with a hook.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Hug misses.
Finch flicks out a counter leg kick but Hug steps away.
Finch blocks the body kick.
Finch tests Hug's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hug throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hug backing away here, and Finch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Finch throws the left hand but Hug avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Atticus Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Hug's knee but Hug avoids it well.
Decent striking displayed by Hug there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hug avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Hug.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Hug moves his leg out of the way.
Hug half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hug swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Hug takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hug throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hug chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
Hug throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Finch 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.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Hug saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Finch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finch checks a leg kick nicely.
Finch moves out of range as Hug throws a body kick.
Finch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Finch ducks right into an uppercut from Hug.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Hug moves out of range easily.
Finch lands with a right hand.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.
Hug turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hug!
Finch avoids the body shot from Hug.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hug misses the target.
Hug has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finch finds it's way round the side to connect with Hug's head.
Hug throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Hug counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch tries to bum rush Hug with a series of wild strikes but Hug uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Finch blocks the leg kick.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Hug.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hug lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hug throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Hug throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch 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.
Hug throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hug lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Finch.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Hug with a nice calf kick.
Hug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hug takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hug throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hug moves away.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hug appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hug's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hug scrambles back to his feet.
Hug checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch defending well as Hug loads up on a big left hand.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Hug slips a straight right by Finch.
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch lands with an uppercut that bounces Hug off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hug.
Finch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hug on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hug throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finch clobbers Hug with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hug looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hug's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Finch misses with a hook.
Hug throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Hug counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Finch.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug is looking to counter with a body kick.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Finch throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Hug seems unphased.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch slips under a jab.
Hug moves away from the strike by Finch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hug.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hug counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Good leg kick by Finch.
Hug with a jab.
Hug misses with a body shot.
Hug throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hug throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Hug sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hug misses with a straight left.
Hug blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hug misses the target.
Finch throws a leg kick but Hug sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hug looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Hug.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Abel Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws the left hand but Hug avoids the punch easily.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Hug throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Hug blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Hug.
Hug tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hug. That one must have hurt.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hug avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hug blocks a jab.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch throws out a counter right but Hug avoids it with no problem.
Hug looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch throws a chopping leg kick but Hug manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hug was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hug jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hug lands an overhand right.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hug in his tracks.
Hug cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Hug blocks a jab.
Hug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Hug lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hug with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.
Finch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hug takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch misses with a leg kick.
Finch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hug's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Hug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finch lands a body shot.
Hug pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Finch slips under a jab from Hug.
Hug connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hug doesn't seem phased though.
Hug uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
A quick step to the side and Hug tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hug checks it well.
Finch scores with a nice right hand.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hug dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finch. That did some damage!
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 Abel Hug.
Well Finch 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marek Brychczy (ranked 499 p4p, 2329 weight class) and Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 39 p4p, 160 weight class). Chukwu Adeoluwa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brychczy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adeoluwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Brychczy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adeoluwa stays in close to Brychczy's body and controls the position.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep.
Brychczy 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.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Brychczy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa is stalling in the full guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Brychczy keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brychczy's corner calls for a 1-2. Brychczy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adeoluwa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adeoluwa.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy digs a right hand underneath Adeoluwa's ribcage. Adeoluwa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been informed that Adeoluwa 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 right handed body shot lands from Brychczy.
Adeoluwa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brychczy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brychczy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adeoluwa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adeoluwa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
What's Brychczy going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Brychczy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brychczy but Brychczy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Brychczy.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy tries to sprawl but Adeoluwa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adeoluwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa 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.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brychczy jabs at Adeoluwa's body.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
Adeoluwa tries to clinch there but Brychczy circles away.
Adeoluwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adeoluwa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brychczy to the ground. Adeoluwa is now in Brychczy's guard.
Brychczy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brychczy trying to control the position here.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brychczy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adeoluwa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brychczy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Adeoluwa avoids them all with ease.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adeoluwa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brychczy pinned against the cage. Brychczy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Brychczy.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brychczy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brychczy throws a looping overhand right but Adeoluwa ducks down to avoid it.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brychczy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Adeoluwa is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Brychczy. That snapped Adeoluwa's head back.
Adeoluwa moves in looking to clinch but Brychczy pushes him off.
Adeoluwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brychczy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa lands a left hand.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adeoluwa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brychczy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adeoluwa is trying to drag Brychczy to the mat but Brychczy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brychczy manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brychczy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Brychczy.
Adeoluwa darts in looking for a takedown but Brychczy gets double underhooks and turns Adeoluwa into the cage.
Brychczy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adeoluwa or perhaps it was just good defense by Brychczy, which made it look bad.
Brychczy looks to land a combination but Adeoluwa avoids it well.
Brychczy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is breathing heavily.
Brychczy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adeoluwa takes one to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brychczy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brychczy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brychczy connects with a body shot.
Brychczy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Adeoluwa avoids them all with ease.
Brychczy loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marek Brychczy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy lands a right hook to the body.
Adeoluwa is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it.
Adeoluwa has closed the distance and engaged Brychczy in a clinch.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Adeoluwa tries to throw a body punch but Brychczy avoids it by throwing Adeoluwa back against the cage.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Adeoluwa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Adeoluwa fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brychczy.
Brychczy stops a takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with some punches.
Adeoluwa looking to slow down the pace here.
Brychczy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adeoluwa goes for a takedown attempt but Brychczy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brychczy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Brychczy dominated that second 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. 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.
Adeoluwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Adeoluwa avoids them all with ease.
Adeoluwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
Adeoluwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brychczy swings wildly with an uppercut but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brychczy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but Brychczy shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Brychczy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adeoluwa.
Brychczy throws a combination. Adeoluwa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brychczy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adeoluwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adeoluwa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brychczy with a body shot.
Brychczy scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brychczy throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Brychczy as Adeoluwa shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy connects with a looping right hand.
Adeoluwa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adeoluwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adeoluwa stalling away here and it's allowed Brychczy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brychczy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brychczy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adeoluwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brychczy is looking to sweep but instead, Adeoluwa has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brychczy defending well though.
Adeoluwa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Brychczy misses.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brychczy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adeoluwa can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa needs to keep his hands up - Brychczy had a free shot at his head there.
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
Brychczy tries a body shot but Adeoluwa blocks it.
A short uppercut from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa wants a takedown.
Adeoluwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Brychczy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adeoluwa or not.
Adeoluwa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Adeoluwa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adeoluwa blocks an uppercut.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brychczy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Adeoluwa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brychczy after a bit of a struggle.
Adeoluwa is working for takedown but Brychczy is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Brychczy pushes Adeoluwa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brychczy cracks Adeoluwa with a nice body shot.
A short left from Brychczy.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
Brychczy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy lands with a light punch inside.
Brychczy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adeoluwa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Brychczy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brychczy 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Brychczy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Drozd (ranked 548 p4p, 1253 weight class) and Motshan Bogachev (ranked 67 p4p, 133 weight class). Motshan Bogachev 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Motshan Bogachev!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drozd throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Drozd works the jab nicely.
Drozd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drozd lands a leg kick that knocks Bogachev off balance momentarily.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Bogachev.
Bogachev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drozd misses with a hook.
Drozd moves away from the strike by Bogachev.
Drozd fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Bogachev wants to slow Drozd down by chopping away at his legs.
Bogachev throws a body kick that misses.
Drozd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drozd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drozd takes one to the chin there.
Drozd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drozd is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drozd.
Bogachev throws a low kick but Drozd moves out of range easily.
Drozd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drozd closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd is looking to control Bogachev's arms but Bogachev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drozd has his back to the cage.
I was talking to Drozd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bogachev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Drozd has Bogachev pressed against the cage.
Drozd avoiding damage.
Drozd seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bogachev as Drozd tries to tie him up.
Drozd lands with a light punch inside.
Drozd lands a nice shot to the body.
Drozd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Bogachev.
Drozd misses with some punches.
Drozd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Drozd to work.
Drozd struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogachev controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogachev.
Drozd prevents a body shot from Bogachev.
Bogachev tries to throw a body punch but Drozd avoids it by throwing Bogachev back against the cage.
Drozd trying to control the position but instead, Bogachev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drozd into the cage.
Bogachev throws a punch but it's blocked by Drozd.
Bogachev misses with the head strike.
Bogachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogachev has a couple of punches blocked by Drozd.
Bogachev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drozd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogachev.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bogachev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drozd.
Drozd slows down the pace here.
Bogachev can't find room to land a body shot as Drozd controls the action.
Drozd lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bogachev letting Drozd take a breather here.
Drozd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Drozd slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miroslav Drozd.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Drozd's shoulder, as Drozd tries to avoid the shot.
Drozd connects with the punch.
Drozd tries to clinch there but Bogachev circles away.
Drozd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogachev.
Drozd blocks a low kick nicely.
Drozd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogachev can pounce on him.
Bogachev feints and then cracks Drozd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drozd down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Drozd misses the target.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogachev misses the shot to the body.
Drozd works over Bogachev's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Bogachev misses.
Drozd missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drozd.
Drozd checks a leg kick.
Drozd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bogachev slips a jab and a cross from Drozd.
Drozd is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
Bogachev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bogachev misses with a hook. Drozd ducked under it nicely.
Drozd throwing a counter right hand but Bogachev manages to avoid it.
Drozd scores with a nice right hand.
Bogachev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drozd throws an off balance right hand
and Bogachev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bogachev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 Miroslav Drozd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drozd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogachev! But no joy.
Bogachev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drozd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bogachev scrambles back to his feet.
Bogachev misses with a body shot.
Bogachev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bogachev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Drozd misses.
Drozd misses with a body shot.
Drozd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drozd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Drozd misses the shot to the body.
Drozd backing away here, and Bogachev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bogachev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drozds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Motshan Bogachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drozd moves into the clinch.
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!
Drozd lands a left hand.
Bogachev struggles to land a body shot inside as Drozd controls his hands.
Drozd blocks a body shot from Bogachev.
Bogachev tries to break free but Drozd pushes him back against the cage.
Drozd leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogachev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drozds head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bogachev blocking some punches.
Drozd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bogachev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogachev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Drozd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drozd looking to slow down the pace here.
Drozd taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drozd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bogachev up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miroslav Drozd.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Bogachev moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Bogachev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bogachev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drozd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd dips to his left and cracks Bogachev with an uppercut!
Drozd lands a nice looking body shot.
Bogachev keeps the fight on the outside.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the body.
Drozd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogachev.
Drozd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drozd wants to clinch.
Drozd has Bogachev up against the cage in a clinch.
Miroslav Drozd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogachev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drozd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bogachev is keeping busy.
Bogachev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drozds head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Bogachev.
Drozd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drozd taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Bogachev.
Drozd misses with a knee strike.
Drozd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drozd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drozd misses with a punch to the body.
Bogachev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drozd takes a shot to the head.
Bogachev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogachev has a couple of punches blocked by Drozd.
Bogachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bogachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bogachev tries to throw a body punch but Drozd avoids it by throwing Bogachev back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogachev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drozds head.
A hook to the body from Bogachev.
Bogachev throws a head punch that misses.
Drozd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drozd lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drozd manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drozd taking a breather.
Drozd tries to stall but Bogachev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bogachev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bogachev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Drozd on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Drozd.
Drozd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bogachev backwards.
Bogachev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogachev tries to work over Drozd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drozd.
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.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drozd cracks Bogachev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drozd slips under a jab.
Drozd tests Bogachev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bogachev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drozd looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogachev is just out of range.
As Drozd backs off Bogachev throws a huge counter combo but Drozd manages to avoid it all.
Bogachev scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Drozd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bogachev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drozd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drozd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogachev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drozd lands a jab.
Bogachev throws a shot from downtown. Drozd moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drozd checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogachev slips under a jab.
Drozd lands a jab to the nose.
Drozd checks a leg kick nicely.
Bogachev tries to work over Drozd's front leg with a kick but Drozd checks it.
Bogachev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
Bogachev rushes Drozd and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Drozd is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Bogachev piles on the pressure and Drozd crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, 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.
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