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Event: OFC: Blood Night LIX     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Bogard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bogard throws the left hand but Barbados avoids the punch easily.
Bogard thuds a left hand into Barbados's body.#CL2#
Bogard clinches.
Barbados tries to break free but Bogard pushes him back against the cage.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
Barbados is looking to break free of the clinch but Bogard has double underhooks.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but Barbados has him pressed against the cage.
Bogard misses with the head strike.
Bogard lands an elbow that stopped Barbados in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Barbados breaks the clinch.
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbados is just out of range.
Barbados digs a good body shot into Bogard's ribs.
Bogard tries to clinch up but Barbados circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbados throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aldo Barbados is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Barbados avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bogard throws a leg kick #KD#
and Barbados counters with a head kick that drops Bogard to the mat! Bogard scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bogard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbados under the eye.
Barbados keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Barbados wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbados tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbados displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogard throws out the jab.
Barbados throws a combination. Bogard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bogard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbados appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbados throws a combination that misses
and Bogard counters with a low kick, right behind Barbados 's knee.
Barbados scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Bogard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barbados is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bogard is controlling him well.#T2#
Barbados tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bogard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barbados is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bogard is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Barbados is wriggling around trying to escape but Bogard has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Barbados taps out and Bogard picks up the big win! Great work there by Bogard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFC 399: Outlast     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Bogard tries to work over Fantana's front leg with a kick but Fantana checks it.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
Fantana looks to land a combination but Bogard avoids it well.
Fantana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantana ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Bogard throws a shot from downtown. Fantana moves away and avoids it.
Fantana tries to bum rush Bogard with a series of wild strikes but Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bogard throwing a counter right hand but Fantana manages to avoid it.
Fantana lands a jab-cross combination.
Bogard takes one on the button.#CL#
Bogard drives through and clinches with Fantana against the cage.
Bogard misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana blocking some punches.
Fantana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bogard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fantana.
Fantana swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogard tries a body shot but Fantana blocks it.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Fantana avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage. #T1#
Fantana misses with a punch on the inside.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Fantana avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Fantana holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Fantana lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Fantana breaks from the clinch.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fantana.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
Fantana lands a jab to Bogard's midsection.
Bogard moves away from the strike by Fantana.
Fantana jabs at Bogard's body.
Fantana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard throws a shot to the body.
Fantana misses with a straight right.
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!
Fantana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2##CL2#
Fantana clinches up with Bogard and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantana misses with a punch to the body.
Bogard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fantana smiles and moves away.
Fantana lands a jab to Bogard's midsection.#TD2#
Fantana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bogard!
Fantana working away.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Bogard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantana scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bogard to see if he's OK.#T3#
Fantana moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fantana trying to control the action but Bogard is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bogard is controlling Fantana's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fantana connects with a nice short shot to Bogard's temple. #T4#
Bogard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fantana trying to control from half guard but Bogard is working away.
Fantana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantana slips a nice elbow through Bogard's hands, connecting with Bogard's forehead.#SUB#
Bogard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bogard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bogard looking for submissions off his back.
Bogard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fantana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fantana's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fantana throws a right hand that Bogard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogard also avoids with ease.#TD#
Bogard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fantana to the ground. Bogard is now in Fantana's guard.
Fantana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantana trying to control the position.
Brian Fantana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bogard advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bogard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fantana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bogard tries to advance to mount but Fantana denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard working away.#T1#
Fantana sneaks back into half guard.
Bogard prevents Fantana from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Bogard seems content to control.#SUB#
Bogard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fantana sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bogard stands and throws Fantana's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bogard is looking to take a break and control but Fantana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantana is looking to regain half guard here but Bogard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bogard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fantana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fantana is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bogard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Bogard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bogard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantana knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bogard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bogard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantana is not content to let Bogard control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fantana tries to buck Bogard off but Bogard is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogard trying to control the action but Fantana is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bogard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Fantana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bogard's guard.#SUB#
Bogard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fantana defends well.
Fantana landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantana landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fantana.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Fantana trying to control but Bogard is working from the bottom.
Bogard wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantana won't allow Bogard to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bogard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantana trying to control but Bogard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bogard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fantana is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bogard keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bogard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fantana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantana cracks Bogard with a solid left hand.
Fantana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bogard's head.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving. #SUB#
Bogard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fantana is aware though and is defending well.
Fantana cracks Bogard with a solid left hand.
Fantana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Bogard is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB#
Bogard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantana with a nice head shot there.
Fantana scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantana postures up and lands a big shot to Bogard's brow.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogard pulls Fantana in to control the position. #T4#
Fantana stays in close to Bogard's body and controls the position.
Fantana chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fantana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bogard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fantana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantana forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fantana slips a nice elbow through Bogard's hands, connecting with Bogard's forehead.
Fantana working Bogard over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Fantana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fantana 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!

After winning the bout, Brian Fantana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: IFC86: Mma v Warring     
Date:   Dec 19, 2018
#R1#
Assad misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Bogard gets the takedown into side control.
Bogard trying to control the position but Assad is working away. #SUB#
Bogard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Assad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bogard tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bogard swings around for an armbar but Assad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bogard's guard.
Bogard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bogard controlling the action here.
Bogard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bogard.
Bogard trying to control but Assad is working from the bottom. #T2#
Assad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bogard controls the pace.
Bogard tries to free his leg and advance position but Assad is retaining full guard.
Bogard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bogard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Assad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogard works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bogard is trying to work for a kimura but Assad is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Bogard is trying for a kimura here. Assad looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bogard wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Zach Assad stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you'.

 

Event: IFC81: S.Heavyweight v Impaler     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Bogard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker lands a head shot.
Walker tests Bogard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Bogard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Walker pushes Bogard up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bogard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Walker tries to circle away but Bogard has him pinned against the cage.
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogard.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker blocks a body shot from Bogard.
Bogard tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Bogard darts in looking for a takedown but Walker gets double underhooks and turns Bogard into the cage.
Walker throws a nice head kick!
Bogard throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bogard.
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.#ROC2#
Bogard is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walker, right into the meat.
Oh Bogard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walker stuns Bogard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bogard seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2##CL#
Bogard darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
Walker is trying to push Bogard away but Bogard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Bogard.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bogard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker prevents a body shot from Bogard.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Bogard's head.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bogard stalling in the clinch but Walker improves position. #BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch.
Bogard tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Walker rushes Bogard and presses him up against the cage.
Bogard presses Walker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker misses with a body punch. #T3#
Walker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bogard stalling in the clinch but Walker improves position.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogard tries to land knees in the clinch but Walker avoids the damage to the body.
Bogard tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Walker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bogard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bogard has him pressed against the cage.
Bogard throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker. #BC2#
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Walker misses with the combination. #T4#
Bogard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker scores with a jab. Bogard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bogard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Bogard moves away and avoids it.
Bogard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard lands a leg kick that knocks Walker off balance momentarily.
Walker blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Walker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bogard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Bogard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bogard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walker has time to react.
Bogard throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Bogard forces Walker back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Bogard.
Bogard has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Walker prevents a body shot from Bogard.
Bogard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walker working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Bogard misses its intended target.
Walker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bogard with a body shot.
Walker works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogard.
Nice body punch from Walker. #CL#
Bogard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
Bogard looking to slow down the pace here.
Andy Bogard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bogard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.#T1##BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bogard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bogard slips a jab from Walker.
Walker 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.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bogard blocks a low kick nicely.
Bogard tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Walker throws a leg kick which misses Bogard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bogard tries to avoid it.
Bogard tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it. #CL2#
Walker gets a clinch.
Bogard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Bogard is trying to stall.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
Bogard can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Bogard. #BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogard. #CL#
Bogard moves into the clinch successfully.
Bogard trying to land knees to the body.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Bogard keeps him there for the moment.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walker to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bogard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Bogard landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogard looks to throw a body kick
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
No luck for Bogard with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bogard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bogard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Bogard misses.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnny Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Bogard walks into a jab.
Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bogard tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogard wants to slow Walker down by chopping away at his legs.
Walker misses with a double jab.
Walker slips under a jab from Bogard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bogard drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Bogard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walker takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogard wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lands a head shot.
Bogard is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bogard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard. #T1#
Bogard wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker connects with a jab.
Bogard tries to land a leg kick but Walker saw it coming and moves away.
Bogard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Bogard closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.#BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Walker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bogard pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Bogard is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogard slows down the pace here.
Bogard has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Walker blocks a body shot from Bogard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Bogard scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bogard prevents a body shot from Walker.
Bogard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but Walker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Bogard pushes Walker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Walker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Andy Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogard doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Bogard. That snapped Walker's head back. #CL2#
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bogard tries to stall but Walker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker is looking to slow Bogard down with leg kicks.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Bogard gets a clinch.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage. #BC2#
Walker breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Walker dips to his left and cracks Bogard with an uppercut!
Bogard tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogard tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker scores with a leg kick.
Walker throws a body kick that misses
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Walker is rocked!
Walker is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bogard Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Walker is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Bogard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andy Bogard waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: IFC 75: Zaad vs Klos     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Rojas is looking to chop away at Bogard's legs.
Bogard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rojas lands with a good body shot.
Bogard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogard wants to clinch.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Bogard's belly button to the back.
Bogard slips a straight right by Rojas.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogard.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas lands with a hook. Bogard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bogard shoots in looking for a takedown. Rojas tries to sprawl out of it but Bogard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rojas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Bogard misses with a jab to the body
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogard throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bogard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rojas pinned against the cage. Rojas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rojas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rojas connects with a single shot there.
Rojas throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range.
Rojas sets himself, and Bogard steps forward looking for the clinch! Rojas avoids it this time.
Bogard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rojas's calf.
Bogard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bogard walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Rojas slips under a jab from Bogard.#T2#
Rojas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bogard's calf.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Bogard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rojas.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Bogard saw that one coming.
Rojas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bogard tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard tries to clinch there but Rojas circles away.
Bogard throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bogard thinking.
Bogard misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
Bogard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice body kick.
Bogard moves out of range of the leg kick from Rojas.
Rojas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
No luck for Bogard with that takedown attempt.
Matheo Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bogard.
Rojas drops his hands momentarily and Bogard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bogard swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses
and Rojas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Bogard throws a low kick, looking for Rojas's leg but Rojas calmly moves out of range.
Rojas slips a jab from Bogard.
Rojas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bogard wants to land a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
Bogard thows a body kick. Rojas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rojas looks to land a right hand but Bogard moved out of range.
Bogard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rojas throws a counter high kick but Bogard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bogard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rojas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogard.
And Rojas counters with a quick kick to the body but Bogard blocks it.#T4#
Rojas avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
Bogard thows a leg kick but Rojas checks it
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas cracks the inside of Bogard's front leg.
Rojas checks the leg kick.
Bogard throws a leg kick
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Bogard gets a clinch.
Bogard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rojas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bogard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Bogard.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Bogard blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bogard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rojas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rojas wants it to stay on the feet.
Bogard defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bogard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rojas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bogard checks it well.
Bogard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas.
Bogard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas throws a low kick but Bogard moves out of range easily.
Matheo Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Rojas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rojas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bogard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard lands with a right hand.
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Rojas misses with a left hand
and Bogard counters with a nice leg kick.
Bogard wants to clinch up but Rojas keeps it at a distance.
Bogard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogard tries to clinch there but Rojas circles away.
Rojas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bogard is out of range and Rojas settles back down.
Rojas wants to slow Bogard down by chopping away at his legs.
Bogard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rojas with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Bogard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bogard misses with a straight left.
Rojas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Bogard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rojas throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Bogard tries to clinch up
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas scores with a hook.
Bogard misses with a body shot
and Rojas counters with a good low kick that Bogard was not able to check.
Bogard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rojas throws a leg kick
and Bogard counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bogard lands a body shot.
Bogard connects with a single shot there.
Rojas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bogard checks a low kick from Rojas.
Rojas tries to score with a low kick but Bogard moves his leg out of the way.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Bogard blocks the low kick.
Bogard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bogard misses with a hook.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
Bogard tries to clinch but Rojas is having none of it.
Rojas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogard can do to turn this around?
Bogard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Bogard knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Bogard drives through and clinches with Rojas against the cage.
Rojas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Rojas struggles to land a body shot inside as Bogard controls his hands.
Rojas is looking to break free of the clinch but Bogard has double underhooks. #T4#
Bogard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Rojas cracks Bogard with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rojas.
Bogard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bogards head.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Bogard.
Rojas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rojas stalling in the clinch.
Bogard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bogard throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bogard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rojas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rojas. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bogard lands the left hand.
Bogard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bogard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rojas misses with a hook.#CL2#
Bogard has managed to clinch.
Rojas lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Matheo Rojas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bogard misses with the head strike.
Bogard blocks a body shot from Rojas. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Bogard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rojas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bogard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas scores with a nice right hand.
Bogard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bogard tries to clinch up.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bogard. Bogard obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Rojas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard walks into a jab.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bogard moves in looking to clinch but Rojas pushes him off.
Rojas keeps the fight on the outside.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Bogard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rojas thuds his right hand into Bogard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rojas lands with a straight right. Bogard didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Bogard is rocked!
Bogard wants to clinch.
Rojas thuds his right hand into Bogard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Rojas digs a good body shot into Bogard's ribs.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard moves in looking to clinch but Rojas pushes him off.
Matheo Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogard lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Rojas.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Bogard tries to clinch up but Rojas circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Bogard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bogard blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Bogard tries to clinch
and Rojas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rojas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andy Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rojas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Rojas lands a really nice looking cross but Bogard seems unphased.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
Bogard tries to clinch there but Rojas circles away.
Bogard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Bogard closes the distance and pushes Rojas back into the cage.
Bogard has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Rojas throws a combination. Bogard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Bogard moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogard's head.
Bogard is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
Bogard 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.
Bogard seems to have recovered his senses.
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
Bogard throws a nice looking combination but Rojas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogard swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rojas counter with a right hand.
Bogard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bogard with a jab.
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body. Bogard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheo Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rojas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheo Rojas!

After winning the bout, Matheo Rojas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: IFC 72: Thomas vs Vasquez     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Bogard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lupei lands with an overhand left.
Bogard checks a leg kick.
Bogard scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard wants to clinch
and Lupei counters with a good low kick that Bogard was not able to check.
Bogard misses with a two punch combination.
Lupei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bogard 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.
Lupei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bogard throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.#T1#
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard lands with a kick to the temple. Lupei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lupei on the inside.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bogard tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bogard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupei works on Bogard's body with a couple of short punches.
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lupei is working Bogard over against the cage.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bogards head.
Bogard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lupei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bogard looks winded!
Bogard misses with a leg kick.
Bogard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Lupei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lupei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lupei lands with a right hand.
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch but Lupei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lupei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lupei tries a body shot but Bogard blocks it.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Bogard avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bogard blocks a body shot from Lupei. #T3#
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
Bogard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bogard or not.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Bogard controls the action.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogard backwards. #ROC#
Bogard is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Bogard is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupei finish him?
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Lupei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bogard up against the cage.#T4#
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bogard seems to have recovered his senses.
Lupei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bogard.
Serafim Lupei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bogard.
Lupei digs a right hand underneath Bogard's ribcage. Bogard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei stalls.
Bogard takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bogard misses with a body punch.
Bogard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bogard lands a left hand.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Bogard struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei digs a right hand into Bogard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bogard's gas tank.
Bogard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei pushes Bogard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei gets through Bogard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupei lands with a short shot to the head.
Bogard is breathing heavily.
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bogard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bogard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lupei lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bogard to his knees! Lupei keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!

 

Event: IFC MW39: Lomachenko v Chugman     
Date:   Sep 19, 2018
#R1#
Brooksbank misses with a low kick.
Bogard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooksbank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bogard walks into a jab.
Brooksbank misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooksbank is defended easily by Bogard.
And Bogard counters with a quick kick to the body but Brooksbank blocks it.#CL2#
Bogard tries to keep at a distance but Brooksbank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bogard tries to throw a body punch but Brooksbank avoids it by throwing Bogard back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank working hard to break the clinch.
Bogard is pushing Brooksbank up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bogard keeps control of Brooksbank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Brooksbank lands an uppercut.
Bogard misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooksbank.
The referee calls for Brooksbank to work.
Bogard is stalling here.
Bogard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooksbank misses with some punches. #TD2#
Brooksbank jumps guard and drags Bogard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooksbank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bogard trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooksbank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogard 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.#SUB2#
Brooksbank is looking for a triangle but Bogard pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Bogard trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooksbank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogard controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Brooksbank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bogard trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooksbank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bogard looking to pass the guard.
Bogard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bogard wants to control from the top but Brooksbank keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bogard lands with a good body shot.
Brooksbank throws a low kick but Bogard avoids it.
Bogard tries to counter with a takedown but Brooksbank is quick to defend against it.
Brooksbank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Brooksbank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bogard is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Bogard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brooksbank off and has taken his back!
Bogard is hanging on to Brooksbank's back as he tries to escape.
Bogard is trying to stick to Brooksbank's back but Brooksbank is turning into Bogard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bogard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brooksbank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooksbank is one step ahead there.
Bogard is trying to keep Brooksbank in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bogard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooksbank defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Brooksbank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Bogard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brooksbank on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooksbank but Brooksbank pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Brooksbank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bogard lands with a light punch inside.
Bogard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brooksbank after a bit of a struggle.
Bogard wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooksbank is trying to stall.
Brooksbank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bogard walks away with a smile on his face. Brooksbank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##TD#
Bogard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bogard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bogard controlling from the top position.
Bogard throws a big right hand that misses.
Brooksbank controls Bogard momentarily but Bogard frees himself.
Brooksbank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bogard controls the pace.
Bogard works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Bogard moves into full mount! Brooksbank won't be happy about that!
Bogard wants to control but Brooksbank has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bogard controlling the pace.
Brooksbank trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brooksbank is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bogard looking to finish with strikes here!
Bogard looking to ground and pound but Brooksbank is blocking nicely.
Brooksbank tries to hold on but Bogard postures up.
Bogard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brooksbank is looking to escape.
Bogard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bogard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T4#
Bogard unloading with bombs!
Bogard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bogard tries to control but Brooksbank wriggling away.
Bogard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogard thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bogard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooksbank misses with a wild body shot.
Andy Bogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooksbank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brooksbank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brooksbank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogard throws a leg kick
enabling Brooksbank to counter with a crisp jab.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogard scores with a jab.
Bogard misses with a two punch combination.
Bogard misses with a double jab.
Brooksbank is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Brooksbank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bogard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bogard slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Brooksbank successfully pulls guard.
Brooksbank is trying to keep Bogard in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Brooksbank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Bogard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bogard looking to pass the guard.
Bogard trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooksbank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brooksbank's guard.
Bogard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooksbank can do to turn this around?
Bogard stalling away here and it's allowed Brooksbank to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Brooksbank looking for a guillotine here but Bogard defends easily.
Andy Bogard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brooksbank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bogard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brooksbank is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brooksbank has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Brooksbank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bogard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES#
Bogard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bogard has Brooksbank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooksbank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bogard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooksbank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brooksbank has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brooksbank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bogard digs a good body shot into Brooksbank's ribs.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Brooksbank. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Brooksbank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bogard works on Brooksbank's body with a couple of short punches.
Bogard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brooksbank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogard misses with a body punch.
Brooksbank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bogard walks away with a smile on his face. Brooksbank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brooksbank fails to land the takedown.
Bogard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bogard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooksbank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooksbank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Bogard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bogard 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Bogard!

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

 

Event: IFC MW 36: Mayer vs Lomachenko     
Date:   Aug 22, 2018
#R1#
Sainty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bogard throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bogard!
Sainty tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bogard tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sainty presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard tries to hold on but Sainty pushes him away. #T1#
Sainty trying to control but Bogard is having none of it.
Bogard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bogard regains half guard.
Bogard is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sainty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bogard keeps working.
Bogard wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy.
Bogard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bogard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sainty puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bogard keeping hold of Sainty's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Bogard wants to control but Sainty is keeping busy.
Sainty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bogard is looking to control Sainty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bogard avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sainty.
Bogard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sainty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bogard misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Bogard misses #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sainty.
Bogard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sainty trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sainty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogard wants to control but Sainty postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogard.
Bogard throws a head kick but Sainty moves out of range.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sainty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogard.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bogard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sainty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bogard defends it well.
Sainty avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Sainty with the counter takedown but Bogard avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a single leg into guard. Bogard didn't expect that.
Sainty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogard is keeping the position for now.
Bogard wants to sweep here but Sainty controlling him for the moment.
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.#T1#
Sainty tries to free his leg and advance position but Bogard is retaining full guard.
Sainty won't allow Bogard to sweep him here.
Sainty wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving.
Bogard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sainty looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sainty dives in and grabs Bogard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bogard pushes down on Sainty's head and hops out.
Sainty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bogard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sainty.
Bogard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sainty counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Bogard misses.
Sainty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bogard.
Bogard misses with the combination.
Sainty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Bogard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bogard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Sainty closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Who's going to make the next move?
Sainty tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bogard's legs.
Bogard is looking to regain half guard here but Sainty keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Sainty laying and praying for a moment but Bogard takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bogard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bogard tries to get to full guard but Sainty has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sainty is looking for a kimura but Bogard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sainty to get the leverage.
Bogard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Sainty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sainty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bogard but Bogard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sainty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bogard.
Sainty wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sainty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Bogard is looking for a sweep. Sainty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bogard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogard is pressing down on Sainty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bogard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there.
Bogard keeping moving, preventing Sainty from controlling successfully.
Sainty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daniel Sainty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sainty looking to pass the guard.
Bogard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sainty is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sainty only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sainty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogard can pounce on him.
Sainty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sainty cracks Bogard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sainty has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Bogard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sainty.
Bogard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andy Bogard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sainty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Sainty drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bogard working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Bogard working for a triangle but Sainty defends it easily.
Sainty stopping the sweep attempt from Bogard.#T4#
Bogard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sainty controls the pace.
Sainty pushes down on Bogard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bogard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sainty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sainty 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Sainty!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Daniel Sainty waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: IFC MW 34 Warholm vs Amana     
Date:   Jul 25, 2018
#R1#
Bastard takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bogard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bogard scores with a kick to the body.
Bastard lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bogard.
Bogard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bogard doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard scores with a hook to the body. Bogard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick
and Bastard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bogard thinking.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
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!
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bastard with a nice cross.
No joy there for Bastard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bastard misses the jab.
Bogard fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bogard throws a body shot but no joy.
Lazy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Bogard counters with a low kick, right behind Bastard 's knee.
Bogard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bogard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bastard.
Bogard blocks a jab.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Bogard is rocked!#KD#
Bastard drops Bogard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bogard looks back up at him and smiles so Bastard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bogard is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastard finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard slips a straight right by Bogard.
No joy there for Bastard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
BOOM! Bastard lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bogard. Bogard tries to recover but Bastard is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bogard lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazy Bastard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lazy Bastard made sure he mentioned Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: IFC 56 Jones vs Heavyweight     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bogard.
Bogard throws a jab when FoodChain was well out of range.
FoodChain throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
FoodChain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
FoodChain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
FoodChain avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bogard 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.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but FoodChain was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
An attempted straight right counter from FoodChain misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from FoodChain. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from FoodChain misses its intended target.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and FoodChain moves out of range easily. #T1#
FoodChain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bogard on the side of the head.
Bogard defending well as FoodChain loads up on a big left hand.
FoodChain throws a lazy right hand but Bogard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has FoodChain pinned against the cage. FoodChain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
FoodChain misses with a straight right.
Bogard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
FoodChain throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Bogard throws out a counter right but FoodChain avoids it with no problem.
Bogard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
TopOf FoodChain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FoodChain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bogard can pounce on him.
FoodChain lands a nice shot that snaps Bogard's head back.
Bogard is looking to score with low kicks.
FoodChain throws a hook but Bogard avoids it easily.#T2#
Bogard fails to land with a series of punches.
FoodChain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
FoodChain lands a jab.
Bogard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
FoodChain misses with a straight left.
FoodChain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bogard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
FoodChain dips to his left and cracks Bogard with an uppercut!
A lazy left from FoodChain finds it's target.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogard.
Bogard swinging wildly here. #T3#
FoodChain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bogard misses.
FoodChain throws a lazy right hand but Bogard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
FoodChain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bogard on the side of the head.
Bogard blocks a jab.
Bogard throws a big counter head kick but FoodChain avoids it with no problem.
FoodChain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogard.
Bogard lands a leg kick that knocks FoodChain off balance momentarily.
Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
FoodChain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
FoodChain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
FoodChain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogard manages to avoid it.
FoodChain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but FoodChain circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Bogard clobbers FoodChain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
FoodChain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bogard throws a head kick but FoodChain moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from FoodChain misses the target.
Bogard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
FoodChain connects with a jab.
FoodChain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
FoodChain scores with a jab to the jaw.
FoodChain avoids the head kick by Bogard.
It looked like FoodChain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
FoodChain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
FoodChain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogard.
Bogard blocks a jab.
FoodChain throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Bogard throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TopOf FoodChain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bogard staying out of range there.
FoodChain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bogard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling FoodChain to score with a decent uppercut.
Bogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
FoodChain throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
Bogard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but FoodChain defends it well.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut. Bogard saw that one coming.
FoodChain throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Bogard counters with a takedown into side control.
FoodChain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#ES#
FoodChain has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bogard is on him like a limpet, forcing FoodChain back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard blocking some punches.
FoodChain misses with some punches.
Bogard tries to pull guard but FoodChain holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogard drops back down to his feet.
Bogard jumps guard but FoodChain stands there with Bogard around his waist. Bogard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bogard fails to pull guard.
TopOf FoodChain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bogard.#T1#
Bogard blocks an uppercut.
Bogard jumps guard but FoodChain stands there with Bogard around his waist. Bogard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Bogard pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Bogard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
FoodChain looking to pass the guard.
FoodChain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bogard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. FoodChain defends it easily.
Bogard keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
FoodChain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bogard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but FoodChain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Bogard keeps moving.
FoodChain is really struggling to control Bogard but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Bogard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because FoodChain has passed into half guard! #T3#
Bogard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. FoodChain is working away from the top position though.
FoodChain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bogard!
Bogard wants to hold on but FoodChain pushes him away.
FoodChain wants to control the pace but Bogard is squirming around nicely.
Bogard srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
TopOf FoodChain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
FoodChain looking to break Bogard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bogard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise FoodChain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Will FoodChain go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
FoodChain working for the choke.
Bogard rolls, trying to escape but FoodChain keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Bogard is looking to escape here. Oh dear - FoodChain has locked on a rear naked choke here! Bogard is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TopOf FoodChain!
After winning the bout, TopOf FoodChain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: IFC MW 30 Gellar vs Sainty     
Date:   Jun 06, 2018
#R1#
Lee Roth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee Roth throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogard counters with a nice leg kick.
Bogard digs a good body shot into Lee Roth's ribs.
Bogard cracks Lee Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bogard looks to land a combination but Lee Roth avoids it well.
Lee Roth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
Bogard drops Lee Roth with a right and a left! Bogard comes rushing in but Lee Roth regains his composure and manages to keep Bogard in guard. #ROC2#
Lee Roth is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Lee Roth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bogard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lee Roth is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bogard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bogard is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lee Roth is trying to escape and Bogard transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lee Roth is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bogard! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: IFC 51 Lomachenko vs Kirby     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Xavier throws a right and a left that Bogard avoids nicely.
Bogard scores with a spinning back kick!
Xavier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bogard 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.
Bogard scores with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Bogard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.#SUB2#
Bogard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xavier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bogard passes Xavier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bogard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB2#
Bogard seems to be looking for submissions.
Bogard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bogard is trying to control. Xavier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bogard prevents Xavier from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Bogard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bogard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xavier keeps working. #T3#
Bogard is thwarting Xavier's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xavier is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Xavier is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Bogard has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Xavier is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

 

Event: IFC MW 25 Butabi vs Koniu     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1#
Bogard lands a head kick. Schultz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bogard 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.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schultz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Bogard drops Schultz with a left right combo! Bogard follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#
Schultz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bogard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oh Schultz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bogard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
Bogard prevents Schultz from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Bogard has hold of Schultz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bogard moves to back control. #SUB2#
Schultz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bogard gets his way!
Bogard controlling well, preventing Schultz from escaping the position.
Schultz is working hard here to advance position.
Schultz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schultz is looking to improve his position but Bogard isn't that keen on the idea.
Bogard trying to control but Schultz is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bogard looking to secure an arm triangle but Schultz defends it well.
Schultz regains half guard.
Schultz seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bogard pulls his head out easily.
Schultz is not content to let Bogard control the position.#SUB2#
Bogard is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bogard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bogard wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bogard wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Bogard has control of the leg. #SUB#
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bogard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bogard slips nicely into half guard.
Schultz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Bogard is controlling well. #SUB#
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bogard pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Schultz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bogard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Bogard eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Schultz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bogard uses it to pass to side control.
Schultz is looking to regain half guard here but Bogard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bogard trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bogard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bogard swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Schultz feints and as Bogard raises his hands in defense, Schultz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bogard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Schultz drops back looking for a leg! Bogard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogard manages to kick Schultz off! Schultz jumps back into Bogard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bogard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bogard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bogard has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogard throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T1##SUB#
Schultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bogard striking off his back but it's not causing Schultz any problems. #SUB#
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogard throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Bogard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bogard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogard can't keep his opponent in guard - Schultz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bogard gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Schultz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schultz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bogard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bogard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bogard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bogard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Bogard is looking for a triangle but Schultz pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Schultz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Schultz drops back looking for a leg! Bogard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogard manages to kick Schultz off! Schultz jumps back into Bogard's guard. #SUB#
Schultz drops back looking for a leg! Bogard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogard manages to kick Schultz off! Schultz jumps back into Bogard's guard. #SUB2#
Bogard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.#SUB2#
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schultz advances position into side control!#T4#
Bogard tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Schultz is trying to get an arm triangle but Bogard is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Bogard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bogard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Schultz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Schultz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bogard has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Schultz dominated that second round.
That's time! Schultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz lands a nice hook to Bogard's body. Bogard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schultz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schultz lands a jab to the head.
Bogard lands with a slapping head kick.
Schultz lands a right hook to the body.
Bogard connects with a high kick. #TD#
Schultz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bogard is trying to defend but Schultz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard trying to control here. #SUB#
Schultz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bogard actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Schultz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bogard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schultz.
Schultz blocks the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Schultz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Schultz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bogard trying to control here.
Bogard works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Schultz drops back looking for a leg! Bogard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogard manages to kick Schultz off! Schultz jumps back into Bogard's guard. #SUB2#
Bogard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bogard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bogard throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Schultz slips nicely into half guard.
Gunter Schultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bogard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Schultz is working for a submission of some sort.
Bogard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bogard is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bogard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bogard is looking to improve his position.
Bogard misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bogard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Schultz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bogard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schultz. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bogard tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Schultz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bogard defends it well. #SUB#
Schultz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bogard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bogard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogard trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Bogard wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Schultz 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunter Schultz!

A less than humble Gunter Schultz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: IFC MW22 Rasputin VS Impaler     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1#
Bogard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swearengen.
A big right from Swearengen misses.
Bogard is looking for the big counter here.
Bogard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogard moves out of range of the strikes.
Swearengen scores with a shot to the body.
Bogard cracks Swearengen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Swearengen misses.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swearengen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Swearengen misses.
Swearengen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bogard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swearengen's sensitive parts.
Bogard misses with a double jab
and Swearengen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bogard lands a glancing blow to the side of Swearengen's head.
Bogard throws a head kick but Swearengen moves out of range.
Swearengen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogard slips a straight right by Swearengen.
We've been informed that Bogard 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.
Bogard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bogard takes one to the side of the head.
Bogard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Swearengen.
Swearengen looks to land a left hand but Bogard moved out of range nicely.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Swearengen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bogard.
Swearengen scores with the left hand. Bogard knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Nice body kick from Bogard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swearengen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bogard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swearengen throws out the jab.
Swearengen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Swearengen connects with the punch.
Bogard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swearengen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Swearengen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bogard slips a straight right by Swearengen.
An inside leg kick lands from Bogard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bogard.
Bogard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Swearengen's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Al Swearengen has been cut.
Bogard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Bogard is looking to slow Swearengen down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bogard - that will leave a mark!
Bogard throws a head kick but Swearengen moves out of range.
Swearengen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Swearengen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swearengen missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogard scores with a jab to the head.
Swearengen throws an overhand right that lands on Bogard's shoulder, as Bogard tries to avoid the shot.
Swearengen misses with an uppercut. Bogard saw that one coming.
Swearengen throws out a loose jab but Bogard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bogard, right into the meat.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swearengen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Swearengen.
Good shot there by Swearengen.#T4#
Swearengen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swearengen throws an off balance right hand
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swearengen misses the shot to the body.
Swearengen throws a right hand that misses
and Bogard counters with a left and a right that stings Swearengen. #TD2#
Bogard dives in and scores a takedown into Swearengen's guard.#SUB#
Swearengen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bogard escapes and throws Swearengen's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Bogard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Swearengen tries to buck Bogard off but Bogard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bogard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Swearengen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bogard misses with the combination.
Bogard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bogard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swearengen throws out the jab.
Swearengen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swearengen misses with a hook.
Swearengen misses the jab.
Bogard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swearengen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swearengen misses the jab.
Andy Bogard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swearengen.
Swearengen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogard moves out of range as Swearengen strikes.#T1#
Swearengen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogard lands a high kick!
Bogard throws a right and a left that Swearengen avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Bogard. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Bogard finds it's target.
Bogard misses with the body kick
and Swearengen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swearengen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Bogard slips under a jab.
Bogard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swearengen works the jab nicely.
Swearengen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andy Bogard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogard slips a jab from Swearengen.#T2#
Swearengen stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swearengen misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogard counters with a series of strikes. Swearengen will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Swearengen misses the target.
Swearengen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bogard at a distance.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swearengen sprawls well. Swearengen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bogard gets slowly back to his feet.
Swearengen cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Swearengen moves out of range easily.
Bogard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Swearengen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bogard.#T3#
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Swearengen misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Bogard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Bogard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Swearengen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bogard passes into half guard.
Swearengen is not content to let Bogard control the position.
Swearengen trying to get back to full guard but Bogard takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Swearengen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Swearengen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bogard seems to be looking for submissions.
Swearengen wants to get back to full guard but Bogard has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swearengen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bogard is looking to advance position but Swearengen won't allow it.
Bogard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Swearengen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swearengen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bogard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Swearengen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Swearengen throws a body shot but no joy.
Swearengen moves out of range of the body kick.
Bogard looks to land a body kick but Swearengen moved away.
Swearengen slips a straight right by Bogard.
Swearengen looks to land a right hand but Bogard moved out of range.
Swearengen misses the shot to the body.
Swearengen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swearengen. Bogard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swearengen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swearengen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Bogard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swearengen.
Swearengen throws a right hand that misses
and Bogard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bogard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
That kick from Bogard tenderised Swearengen's leg. Swearengen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bogard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swearengen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swearengen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Swearengen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Bogard.
Swearengen misses with an uppercut.
Swearengen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swearengen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Swearengen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogard moves forwards but Swearengen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bogard scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard lands a head shot.
Bogard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swearengen avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard thuds his shin into the meat of Swearengen's side.
Bogard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swearengen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swearengen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swearengen under the eye.
Bogard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bogard slips under a jab.
Swearengen throws a good cross that connects.
Bogard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Swearengen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Swearengen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bogard. #TD2#
Swearengen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bogard to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Swearengen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bogard passes into side control. #SUB2#
Bogard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Swearengen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andy Bogard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swearengen is not content to let Bogard control the position.
Swearengen is trying to work for a sweep but Bogard has mounted him!#T4#
Swearengen is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Bogard turns him over and now has his back.
Bogard slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bogard is continuing to stall.
Swearengen rolls, trying to escape but Bogard keeps control of the position.
Bogard is trying to stick to Swearengen's back but Swearengen is turning into Bogard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bogard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Swearengen.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bogard holds on and takes a little breather.
Swearengen trying to control but Bogard is working from the bottom.
Bogard controlling Swearengen's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Bogard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bogard 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Bogard!

Andy Bogard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Al Swearengen spoke after the fight, saying 'Pussy got lucky'.

 

Event: IFC 43     
Date:   Mar 25, 2018
#R1#
Moru throws a right hand that Bogard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogard also avoids with ease.
Bogard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bogard misses with a double jab.
Andy Bogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Bogard shoots in and gets a takedown into Moru's guard.
Moru wants to stand but Bogard is controlling the position.
Bogard wants to pass the guard but Moru is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru is looking to stand up but Bogard isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Moru keeping moving, preventing Bogard from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Moru scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Moru's corner calls for a 1-2. Moru obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moru misses with a series of wild punches.
Moru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Moru has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bogard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That kick from Bogard tenderised Moru's leg. Moru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bogard misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Moru counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moru. #T2#
Bogard fails to pull guard.
Moru blocking some punches.
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Moru.
Bogard 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.
Bogard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moru just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moru scores with a shot to the side of Bogard's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Bogard jumps guard. #SUB#
Bogard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moru defends well.
Moru wants to stand but Bogard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bogard controls Moru momentarily but Moru frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bogard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Moru is looking to stand up but Bogard won't let him. #SUB#
Bogard working for a triangle but Moru defends it easily.
Moru has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bogard is proving hard to escape from.
Bogard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moru wants to get up but he can't break Bogard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Bogard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moru frees his head nicely. Oh but Bogard has switched to an armbar! Moru is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: IFC XXXVIII     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1#
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lentz swings for the body but Bogard moves out of range.
Lentz lands a leg kick that knocks Bogard off balance momentarily.
Bogard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lentz.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lentz dodges the punch combination from Bogard.
Lentz misses with a looping right.
Lentz checks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lentz.
A jab lands there for Lentz.
Nice body punch from Lentz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bogard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Bogard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lentzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Lentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lentz throwing a counter right hand but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Bogard 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.
Bogard throws a body punch but Lentz moves out of range.
Lentz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lentz lands a head shot.
Lentz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leon Lentz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Leon Lentz has been cut.
Lentz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogard's head.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lentz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bogard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bogard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leon Lentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lentz avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard misses with the body kick
and Bogard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard walks into a straight right hand from Lentz.#T2#
Bogard moves out of range as Lentz strikes.
Bogard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lentz.
Lentz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogard 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.
Lentz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lentz.
Lentz connects with the punch.
Lentz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lentz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lentz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bogard's sensitive parts.
Lentz lands with an uppercut that bounces Bogard off the cage and back into range.
Lentz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Lentz's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lentz scores with a jab.
Bogard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Bogard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lentz moves away from the strike by Bogard.
Bogard moves out of range as Lentz strikes.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Lentz dodges the punch combination from Bogard.
Lentz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lentz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
Lentz digs a good hook to Bogard's body.
Lentz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lentz stuns Bogard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lentz lands a jab to the nose.
Lentz misses the shot to the body.
Bogard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Nice shot by Bogard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Lentz lands with a hook. Bogard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bogard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard misses with a straight left.
Lentz connects with a leg kick. Bogard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bogard takes one to the side of the head.
Lentz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz loads up on a big right hand but Bogard slips the punch.
A head kick by Bogard misses
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard throws a right and a left that Lentz avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lentz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Lentz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Lentz moves out of range easily.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lentz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leon Lentz is winning the standup battle so far.
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Lentz is just out of range.
Lentz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bogard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Bogard saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Lentz.
Lentz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Bogard knocks Lentz to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#
Lentz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bogard tries for a kimura but Lentz is defending well.
Oh Lentz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Bogard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bogard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Bogard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Lentz tries to escape back to his feet but Bogard has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Lentz's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Lentz is tapping! Bogard saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: IFC MW13 - Choo vs Heavyweight     
Date:   Jan 31, 2018
#R1#
Go Bucks blocks a low kick nicely.
Bogard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGo Bucks.
A punch combination from Bogard misses.
Bogard missing with a left hand there. Go Bucks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Go Bucks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Go Bucks lands with a right hand.
Go Bucks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bogard.
It looked like Go Bucks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bogard.#KD#
Go Bucks drops his shoulder and cracks Bogard with a huge uppercut! Bogard goes down! Can Go Bucks finish him? #ROC#
Bogard is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Go Bucks postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Bogard covers up, he's hurt! Go Bucks keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Go Bucks and the ref steps in to end the fight! Go Bucks can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Urban Go Bucks!
A relieved looking Urban Go Bucks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 12     
Date:   Dec 27, 2017
#R1#
Schrijber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schrijber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bogard at a distance.
A jab from Schrijber does it's job there.
Bogard throws a lazy body kick
enabling Schrijber to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Bogard is rocked!
Schrijber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Schrijber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schrijber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schrijber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schrijber missing with knees to the body.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schrijber to keep the fight standing.
Schrijber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schrijber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Bogard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schrijber lands a nice knee to the body.
Schrijber scores with a knee to the head.
Schrijber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Schrijber won't allow it.
Schrijber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bogard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bogard seems to have got his legs back now.
Bogard is breathing heavily.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Schrijber.
Schrijber lands a good knee to the midsection. Bogard won't want to take too many of those.
Schrijber crunches a lovely knee into Bogard's ribcage.
Schrijber scores with a shot to the side of Bogard's head.
Schrijber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Schrijber.
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schrijber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bogard backwards.
Bogard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schrijber working Bogard over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schrijber putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bogard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schrijber connects with a knee to the head.
Schrijber has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bogard - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Schrijber, and another! Bogard is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jan Schrijber!

 

Event: IFC XXVIII     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Ventura throws a body punch but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Ventura connects with the punch.
Ventura cracks a nice hook into Bogard's ribs.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ventura feints a jab promting Bogard to slip. Ventura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bogard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ventura throws a body punch but Bogard moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ventura.
Ventura connects with a body shot that sends Bogard's belly button to the back.
Ventura lands with a right hand.
Bogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ventura missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ventura.
Ventura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ventura avoids it.#T1#
Bogard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy body kick from Bogard
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ventura scores with a jab to the body.
Leonel Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ventura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bogard swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Ventura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily.
Ventura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
Bogard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ventura.#CUT#
It looks like Leonel Ventura has been cut.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Ventura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ventura darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Bogard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ventura counters with a right hand to the body.
Bogard throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogard scores with a head kick.
Bogard swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ventura to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bogard.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ventura! But no joy.#KD2#
Ventura drops Bogard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bogard looks back up at him and smiles so Ventura waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Bogard is rocked!
Bogard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ventura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Bogard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ventura lands with a hook. Bogard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Bogard avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Bogard throwing a counter right hand but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogard moves away.
A head kick from Bogard lands but Ventura takes it in his stride.
Ventura fails to land with a series of punches.
Bogard seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Bogard.
Bogard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ventura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bogard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ventura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bogard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily.
Ventura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Ventura moved out of range nicely.
Ventura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ventura connects with a right hand. Bogard shakes it off.
Ventura with a nice cross.#T4#
Bogard throws a head kick that misses
and Ventura scores with a counter punch that sends Bogard to the canvas! Ventura smells blood - he's punishing Bogard with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bogard has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonel Ventura!

 

Event: IFC XXV     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Bogard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McTavish's head backwards.
Bogard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bogard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and McTavish counters with a takedown into side control.
Bogard manages to work his way to half guard, despite McTavish's best efforts.
McTavish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McTavish lands with a punch from half guard.
Bogard is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McTavish in particular looking to stall.
McTavish is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McTavish drops an elbow to the side of Bogard's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McTavish scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Bogard is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogard manages to get to full guard.
Oh Bogard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTavish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McTavish landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB#
Bogard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McTavish defends it easily.
Bogard seems to have got his legs back now.
McTavish works over Bogard with some ground and pound from guard.
McTavish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McTavish gets to his feet and stands over Bogard, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bogard felt that one! McTavish unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bogard from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish McTavish!
In his post fight interview, Hamish McTavish started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 8     
Date:   Nov 08, 2017
#R1#
Daniels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Bogard.
Daniels looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
Daniels moves out of range as Bogard throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Daniels misses its target.
A shot to the liver by Bogard. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Daniels lands a big right hand that sends Bogard crashing to the mat! Daniels stays standing though and waves Bogard back to his feet!#ROC#
Bogard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bogard is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels staying out of range there.
Daniels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bogard seems to have recovered his senses.
Daniels throws a sloppy head kick and Bogard moves out of range easily.
Bogard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Bogard off the cage and back into range.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Daniels misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogard counters with a left and a right that stings Daniels.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Bogard misses with a body shot.
Bogard throws a lazy head kick
and Daniels counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bogard misses with a body shot.
Daniels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Bogard moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Bogard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard scores with a leg kick.
Daniels scores with a leg kick.
Bogard misses with a kick to the body.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daniels takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Bogard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bogard, right into the meat.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick from Bogard.
Bogard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Daniels lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Daniels. Beautiful body shot.
Daniels cracks Bogard with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bogard falls to his knees and Daniels doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Daniels!

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 6     
Date:   Oct 11, 2017
#R1#
Bogard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bogard tries to bum rush Warholm with a series of wild strikes but Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warholm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warholm lands with a shot to the body.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Warholm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bogard throws a body punch but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm 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.
Bogard misses with a body punch
and Bogard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogard moves out of range of the body kick.
Warholm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Warholm moved out of range nicely.
Warholm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Warholm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Bogard blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Bogard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bogard misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Warholm clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bogard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warholm smiles and moves away. #T1#
Warholm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bogard throws a series of punches but Warholm avoids them all with ease.
Warholm is looking to score with low kicks.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Warholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bogard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bogard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warholm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Warholm.
Bogard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bogard scores with a shot to the body.
Warholm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warholm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Warholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warholm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogard 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.
Terje Warholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Bogard knocks Warholm to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm is trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Bogard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Bogard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warholm, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bogard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warholm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warholm wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3##SUB#
Bogard tries for a kimura but Warholm is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warholm is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Bogard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bogard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Warholm tries to improve position but can't.
Warholm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bogard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warholm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warholm is pushing Bogard's head away, looking to escape. Bogard manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Warholm is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Bogard tries for a kimura but Warholm is defending well.
Warholm is looking for a sweep.
Warholm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Warholm bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Warholm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Warholm is just out of range.
Warholm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Warholm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm scores with a body shot.
Warholm misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bogard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terje Warholm's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Warholm tried to score with a low kick but Bogard checks it.
A leg kick checked by Bogard.
Bogard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Warholm just manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bogard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warholm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm's corner calls for a 1-2. Warholm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bogard is looking to chop away at Warholm's legs.
Bogard fails to land with a series of punches.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bogard tries to land a front kick but Warholm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard scores with a nice head shot.
Bogard lands a slapping body shot.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Bogard slips a jab and a cross from Warholm. #T1#
Warholm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Warholm moved out of range nicely.
Bogard avoids the body shot from Warholm.
Bogard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Warholm.
Jab, jab by Bogard - just one landing.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Warholm.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.
Warholm looks for the body kick but Bogard saw that one coming.
Bogard lands a nice looking body kick.
Warholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogard.
Warholm throws a big counter head kick but Bogard avoids it with no problem.
Warholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
Warholm feints a counter leg kick.
Warholm takes a swing at Bogard's ribcage but misses.
Bogard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard throws a head kick that Warholm semi-blocks.
Warholm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bogard rather than just go for the knockout.
Warholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andy Bogard is winning the standup battle so far.
Bogard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warholm counters with a left to the body.
Bogard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bogard.
Warholm avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard misses with a wild combination.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Warholm throws a low kick, looking for Bogard's leg but Bogard calmly moves out of range.
Andy Bogard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warholm throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range. #T3#
Bogard scores with a nice right hand.
Warholm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bogard eats them both and turns towards Warholm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Warholm explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warholm misses with a body kick.
Bogard connects with a solid leg kick.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Warholm moved out of range nicely.
Warholm throws out a counter right but Bogard avoids it with no problem.
Warholm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Warholm blocks the body kick.
Warholm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bogard misses with a hook. Warholm ducked under it nicely.
Warholm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bogard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bogard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Warholm moves out of range as Bogard throws a body kick.
Warholm looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Warholm throws a wild body kick that Bogard sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Bogard misses the target.
Warholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bogard misses the target.
Warholm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bogard works Warholm's body with a nice hook.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Warholm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warholm misses with the combination.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Warholm's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bogard moves out of range as Warholm throws a body kick.
Bogard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bogard scores with a head kick. Warholm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Warholm throws a leg kick that misses.
Bogard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bogard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warholm circles away quickly and effectively.
Warholm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Bogard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terje Warholm'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bogard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bogard throws a body kick that misses.
Warholm throws a wild body kick that Bogard sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Bogard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warholm looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
As Warholm backs away, Bogard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Warholm misses with a looping left.
Warholm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warholm throws out a counter right but Bogard avoids it with no problem.
Bogard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bogard tries to bum rush Warholm with a series of wild strikes but Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warholm looks for the body kick but Bogard saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Warholm has managed to clinch.
Bogard fails to pull guard.
Bogard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warholm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Warholm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bogard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bogard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warholm smiles and moves away.
Bogard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bogard lands a nice shot to the body.
Warholm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warholm scores with a shot to the body.
Bogard misses with an uppercut. Warholm saw that one coming.
Warholm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard takes one to the side of the head.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warholm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Bogard looks to land a combination but Warholm avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warholm! But no joy.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Warholm.
Bogard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bogard shoots for a takedown but Warholm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Warholm instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but Warholm has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Warholm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warholm scores with a leg kick.
Warholm scores with a push kick.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Warholm explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warholm throws a wild body kick that Bogard sees coming a mile off.
Terje Warholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Warholm throws a head kick that half lands.
Bogard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warholm connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Warholm throws a fast counter high kick but Bogard manages to duck under it in time.
Warholm dodges the punch combination from Bogard.
Warholm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bogard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Warholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Warholm throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bogard's head.
That kick from Bogard tenderised Warholm's leg. Warholm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warholm blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bogard misses with a hook.
Warholm lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogard looks to throw the jab but Warholm is out of range.
Warholm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warholm throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Warholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
Bogard throws a nice looking combination but Warholm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warholm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bogard will feel that in the morning.
Warholm is looking to land body kicks.
Warholm lands a body shot.
Terje Warholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warholm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Warholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warholm looks to land a body kick but Bogard moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bogard 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: IFC XVIII (New Blood Rd 2)     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Bogard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Lawang closes the distance and clinches.
Bogard stalling in the clinch but Lawang improves position.
Lawang unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Lawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rampai Lawang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lawang closes the distance and pushes Bogard back into the cage.
Lawang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bogard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bogard jumps guard but Lawang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lawang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bogard blocks it with crossed arms.
We've been informed that Bogard 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.
Bogard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawang walks away with a smile on his face. Bogard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawang scores with a head kick. Bogard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawang 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.
Lawang blocks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Bogard misses.
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!#CL#
Lawang rushes Bogard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Lawang scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Lawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Bogard misses
and Lawang counters with a series of strikes. Bogard will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Lawang pushes Bogard up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lawang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lawang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lawang looking to throw knees to the head but Bogard is blocking nicely.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawang to keep the fight standing.
Rampai Lawang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bogard.#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lawang rushes Bogard and presses him up against the cage.
Lawang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bogard's face.
Lawang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Lawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Bogard cracks Lawang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bogard.
Bogard misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Lawang closes the distance and clinches.
Lawang misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Lawang.
Lawang with a knee to the head.
Bogard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lawang tries to land a knee to the head but Bogard blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that Lawang has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Lawang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bogard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawang landing knees to the head.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but Lawang has him pressed against the cage.
Lawang crunches a lovely knee into Bogard's ribcage.
Bogard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawang walks away with a smile on his face. Bogard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Lawang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lawang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Lawang pushes Bogard up against the cage in a clinch.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but Lawang has him pressed against the cage.
Lawang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bogard backwards. #BC#
Lawang manages to break the clinch.
Bogard stalks Lawang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lawang's face. Lawang staggers backwards, shaken.
Lawang blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bogard takes a swing at Lawang's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Lawang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Lawang gets a clinch.
Bogard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bogard tries to pull guard but Lawang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bogard's face.
Bogard jumps guard but Lawang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bogard is trying to pull guard but Lawang has him pressed against the cage.#T4##BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogard swings widly with a right hand
and Lawang counters with an inside leg kick.
Bogard misses with a wild body shot.
Lawang blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Some wild striking there from Bogard.
Bogard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lawang feints and then cracks Bogard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bogard down. #CL#
Lawang gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Lawang.
Bogard fails to pull guard.
Lawang working Bogard over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bogard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Lawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogard.
Lawang scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampai Lawang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Lawang rushes Bogard and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Lawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawang misses with a two punch combination.
Lawang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Lawang moves into the clinch.
Lawang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lawang misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Lawang.
Bogard tries to pull guard but Lawang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bogard jumps guard but Lawang stands there with Bogard around his waist. Bogard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lawang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rampai Lawang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bogard.
Lawang landing knees to the body. #BC#
Lawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawang throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range. #T1#
Lawang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bogard. That did some damage!
Bogard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lawang counters with a left and a right that stings Bogard.
A combination from Bogard does no damage.
Lawang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Lawang moves into the clinch.
Lawang landing knees to the head.
Bogard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bogard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawang smiles and moves away.
Bogard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogard.
Bogard throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Lawang has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bogard blocks it with crossed arms.
Lawang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bogard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Lawang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bogard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawang walks away with a smile on his face. Bogard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawang throws a series of punches but Bogard avoids them all with ease.
Bogard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lawang.
Lawang misses with a combination
and Bogard counters with a two punch combo.
Bogard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Lawang.
Bogard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawang circles away quickly and effectively.
Rampai Lawang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawang throws a head kick that Bogard semi-blocks.
Lawang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogard can do to turn this around?
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Bogard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rampai Lawang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Lawang pushes Bogard up against the cage in a clinch.
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bogard jumps guard but Lawang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawang lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rampai Lawang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lawang landing knees to the body.
Lawang lands a shoulder strike.
Lawang tries to land a knee to the head but Bogard blocks with his arms.
Lawang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bogard blocks it with crossed arms.
Lawang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bogard's face.
Lawang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bogard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lawang has managed to clinch.
Lawang tries a knee to the head but Bogard blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawang throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Bogard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lawang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bogard blocks it with crossed arms.
Bogard wants to break free but Lawang has control.
Lawang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bogard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Lawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bogard looks for the body kick but Lawang saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Lawang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Lawang moves into the clinch.
Lawang lands an uppercut.
Bogard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bogard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard jumps guard but Lawang stands there with Bogard around his waist. Bogard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lawang with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampai Lawang dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bogard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawang counters with a head kick. That will keep Bogard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lawang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bogard misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Lawang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lawang. That's going to slow Bogard down.
Bogard misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Lawang drives through and clinches with Bogard against the cage.
Lawang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bogard backwards. #BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Bogard slams his shin into Lawang's torso.
Bogard throws a front kick aimed at Lawang's knee but Lawang avoids it well. #CL#
Lawang moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Lawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lawang has Bogard up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Bogard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawang smiles and moves away. #CL#
Lawang rushes Bogard and presses him up against the cage.
Bogard tries to break free but Lawang pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lawang.
Lawang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lawang lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Lawang breaks the clinch.
Bogard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawang can pounce on him. #KD2#
Bogard drops Lawang with a left right combo! Bogard follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#
Lawang is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rampai Lawang has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Lawang is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bogard take his back! Uh oh - Bogard has got a rear naked choke here! Lawang is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Bogard!
Andy Bogard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: IFC XIII     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Bogard!
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Esch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bogard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bogard throws a combination that misses
and Bogard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esch stuffs the takedown.
Esch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bogard just manages to avoid it.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Esch is looking for a counter combo.
Bogard takes a swing at Esch's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
Bogard looks for the body kick but Esch saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Bogard 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.
Bogard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Esch is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A low kick from Bogard misses
and Esch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bogard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Esch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andy Bogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard misses with a right hand
and Esch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bogard thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Bogard. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Bogard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Esch tried to counter with a leg kick but Bogard avoided it.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Esch throws a big counter combination but Bogard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bogard lands a nice shot to the body.
En Esch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esch is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick
and Esch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bogard tries to land a front kick but Esch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Esch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Bogard. Those never looked like landing.
Bogard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esch at a distance.
Bogard throws a series of punches but Esch avoids them all with ease.
Esch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bogard throws a head kick but Esch moves out of range.
Bogard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Esch counters with a series of strikes. Bogard will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Bogard. Those never looked like landing.
Esch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses
and Esch counters with a low kick, right behind Bogard 's knee.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Esch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esch throws a big counter combination but Bogard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bogard throws a series of punches but Esch moves out of range.
Esch throws a counter high kick but Bogard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Esch avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Esch throws a big counter combination but Bogard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Bogard does no damage.
As Bogard looks to move away, Esch throws a big counter combo but Bogard just gets out of the way.
Bogard lands a high kick!
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
Esch feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Esch leaves Bogard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bogard fails with a takedown attempt.
Esch throws a counter high kick but Bogard was just alert enough to avoid it.
En Esch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bogard.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Esch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Esch avoids the head kick by Bogard.
And Esch counters with a quick kick to the body but Bogard blocks it.
Bogard misses with a double jab
and Esch counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bogard dominated that round.
That's time! Esch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bogard misses with a jab to the body
and Esch counters with a two punch combo.
Bogard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bogard misses with a leg kick.
Bogard looks to throw the jab but Esch is out of range.
Esch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bogard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Esch rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the body from Bogard misses
and Esch counters with a two punch combo.
Esch blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Esch throws a big counter combination but Bogard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick
and Esch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Esch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bogard looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Bogard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esch.
Esch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bogard misses with a takedown
and Esch counters with a one-two to the body.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
As Bogard looks to move away, Esch throws a big counter combo but Bogard just gets out of the way.
Bogard looks for the body kick but Esch saw that one coming.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Esch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bogard throws a lazy head kick
and Esch counters with a nice leg kick.
Bogard misses with a lunging right hand
and Esch counters with a left and a right that stings Bogard. #T2#
Bogard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bogard closes the distance and clinches up with Esch, looking for a takedown. Bogard pushes Esch against the cage but Esch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Esch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bogard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Andy Bogard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Esch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bogard tries to land a front kick but Esch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Esch is looking to counter punch.
Bogard misses with a body kick.
Esch appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
En Esch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Bogard lands but Esch takes it in his stride.
Bogard throws a body kick that misses
and Esch counters with a series of strikes. Bogard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bogard throws a lazy right hand but Esch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogard misses with a combination
and Esch counters with a two punch combo.
Bogard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Esch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bogard tries to land a front kick but Esch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Esch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bogard just manages to avoid it.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Esch moves out of range easily. #T4#
Esch moves out of range of the body kick.
Esch throws a big counter combination but Bogard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bogard scores with a head kick. Esch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Esch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bogard throws a body kick that misses.
Bogard tries to score with a low kick but Esch moves his leg out of the way.
Bogard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esch.
It looked like Esch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Esch blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Esch throws a big counter combination but Bogard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy Bogard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Esch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard lands with a slapping head kick.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bogard misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Bogard misses.
It looked like Esch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Bogard misses with a right hand
and Esch counters with a two punch combo.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esch is looking for a counter combo.
Bogard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bogard is looking to land body kicks.
Bogard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Esch is looking for a counter combo.
Esch avoids the head kick by Bogard.
It looked like Esch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bogard.
Bogard throws a series of punches but Esch moves out of range.
Esch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Bogard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Esch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Esch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Esch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Esch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Esch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Esch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bogard throws a body punch but Esch moves out of range.
Esch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogard misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Bogard. Those never looked like landing.
Esch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Bogard throws a wild body kick that Esch sees coming a mile off.
Bogard throws a body punch but Esch moves out of range.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Bogard misses
enabling Esch to counter with a crisp jab.
Bogard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Esch counters with a nice body kick.
Bogard tries for a takedown but Esch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bogard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bogard thows a leg kick but Esch checks it
and Esch counters with a left and a right that stings Bogard.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Bogard looks to move away, Esch throws a big counter combo but Bogard just gets out of the way.#T4#
A head kick by Bogard misses
and Esch counters with a three punch combo that has Bogard backing up. Bogard nods at Esch to acknowledge the strikes.
Bogard swings for the body but Esch moves out of range.
Bogard throws a right hand that Esch ducks under and follows up with a left that Esch also avoids with ease.
Bogard misses with a double jab
enabling Esch to counter with a crisp jab.
En Esch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard throws a jab when Esch was well out of range.
Bogard is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Bogard.
It looked like Esch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Bogard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bogard 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Bogard!

Andy Bogard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated En Esch had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 3     
Date:   Aug 02, 2017
#R1#
Bogard throws a lazy head kick
and Bradbrook counters with a three punch combo that has Bogard backing up. Bogard nods at Bradbrook to acknowledge the strikes.
Bogard misses with a double jab
and Bradbrook counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Bogard lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimbo Bradbrook has been cut.
Bradbrook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bogard misses with the body kick
and Bradbrook counters with a nice uppercut.
Bradbrook checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bradbrook seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bogard misses with a body shot.
Bradbrook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bogard scores with a punch to the head.
Bogard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard avoids a kick to the body.
Bradbrook blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bradbrook appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Bradbrook lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bradbrook closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bradbrook lands a glancing blow to the side of Bogard's head.
Bradbrook blocks a head kick by Bogard.
A punch combination from Bradbrook misses.
Bogard scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
Bradbrook lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Bradbrook's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jimbo Bradbrook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bogard throws a body kick that misses.
Bradbrook tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bogard manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bradbrook as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Bogard throws a big shot that misses.
As Bogard looks to move away, Bradbrook throws a big counter combo but Bogard just gets out of the way.
Bogard misses with a combination
and Bradbrook counters with a straight right hand.
Bogard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradbrook went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard thows a body kick. Bradbrook tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bogard throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Bradbrook holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Bradbrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradbrook moves out of range as Bogard throws a body kick.
Bogard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradbrook is just out of range.
Bradbrook swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bradbrook blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bradbrook is looking to counter the offense by Bogard and move into the clinch.
Bogard is looking to land body kicks.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bradbrook tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bogard manages to circle out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Bogard.
Bogard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bradbrook manages to avoid it.
Bogard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bogard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bradbrook.
We've been informed that Bogard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Andy Bogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard looks to land a combination but Bradbrook avoids it well.
Bogard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Bradbrook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogard throws a head kick but Bradbrook moves out of range.
Bradbrook half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bogard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradbrook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogard checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard misses with a kick to the body.
Bradbrook dodges the punch combination from Bogard.
Bogard misses the shot to the body.
Bogard throws a leg kick
letting Bradbrook counter with a right hand.
Bogard misses the body punch
and Bradbrook counters with a three punch combo that has Bogard backing up. Bogard nods at Bradbrook to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimbo Bradbrook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Bradbrook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bradbrook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Bradbrook has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bradbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradbrook cracks the inside of Bogard's front leg.
Bradbrook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
Bradbrook thumps Bogard with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bogard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bogard.
Bogard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bradbrook 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.
Bogard throws a head kick but Bradbrook moves out of range. #T1#
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Bogard lands a slapping body shot.
Bogard takes a swing at Bradbrook's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Bradbrook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradbrook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bradbrook throws a right hand that Bogard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bogard also avoids with ease.
Bradbrook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradbrook throws a big counter combination but Bogard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bogard throws a right and a left that Bradbrook avoids nicely.
As Bogard looks to move away, Bradbrook throws a big counter combo but Bogard just gets out of the way.
Bogard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bradbrook rather than just go for the knockout.
Bradbrook avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Bogard is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Bogard. #T2#
Bogard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradbrook misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Bogard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Andy Bogard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bradbrook takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bogard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Bradbrook.
Bogard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bradbrook blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Bogard throws the kick towards the body but Bradbrook avoids it.
Bradbrook seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bogard throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Bogard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bradbrook pinned against the cage. Bradbrook gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bogard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bogard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bogard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bradbrook checks it well.
Bogard fails to land with a series of punches.
Bogard shoots in for a double leg but Bradbrook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bogard fails to land the takedown.
As Bogard looks to move away, Bradbrook throws a big counter combo but Bogard just gets out of the way.
Jimbo Bradbrook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bogard.#T4#
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bradbrook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bogard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bogard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradbrook counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradbrook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Bogard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bogard looks to land a combination but Bradbrook avoids it well.
Bradbrook is looking for a counter combo.
Bradbrook moves out of range as Bogard strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Bradbrook.
Bradbrook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard thinks about the counter body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bradbrook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bogard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Bradbrook's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bogard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bradbrook swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogard.
Bogard feints a jab promting Bradbrook to slip. Bogard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bradbrook slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bogard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Bradbrook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bradbrook misses with a body shot.
Bogard lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard throws a push kick but Bradbrook slaps the foot to one side.
Bradbrook will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bradbrook takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
Jimbo Bradbrook's cut is getting worse.
Bogard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Bogard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A combination from Bradbrook does no damage.
As Bradbrook backs off Bogard throws a huge counter combo but Bradbrook manages to avoid it all.
Jimbo Bradbrook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradbrook throws a head kick but Bogard moves out of range.
Bogard lands a head kick!
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bradbrook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogard.
Bradbrook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bradbrook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogard. #T2#
Bogard scores with a one two! Bradbrook had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bogard throws a right and a left that Bradbrook avoids nicely.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
Bogard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bradbrook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bogard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogard throws a shot from downtown. Bradbrook moves away and avoids it.
Bradbrook is looking for a counter combo.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bradbrook was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bogard motions for Bradbrook to come forward. Bogard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
A lazy left from Bradbrook finds it's target.
Bogard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bradbrook. That did some damage!
Bogard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A combination from Bradbrook does no damage.
A head kick by Bogard misses
and Bradbrook counters with a series of strikes. Bogard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bogard misses with a low kick.
Bradbrook tried to counter with a leg kick but Bogard avoided it.
Bogard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradbrook circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradbrook keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bogard misses with a double jab
enabling Bradbrook to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Bradbrook looks for the body kick but Bogard saw that one coming.
Bradbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogard throws a sloppy head kick and Bradbrook moves out of range easily.
Bogard throws a head kick but Bradbrook moves out of range.
Bogard looks to land a body kick but Bradbrook moved away.
Bradbrook is looking for a counter combo.
Bogard misses with a two punch combination.
Bogard misses with a lunging right hand
and Bradbrook counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Bogard misses
and Bradbrook counters with a left and a right that stings Bogard.
Bogard swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Bradbrook misses its target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Bogard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bogard 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Bogard!

Andy Bogard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

 

Event: IFC IIX     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Moizoos misses with a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Bogard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moizoos throws a series of punches but Bogard avoids them all with ease.
Bogard unleashes a big counter combination but Moizoos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Bogard misses.
Moizoos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bogard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Moizoos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moizoos lands the left hand.
No joy there for Moizoos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moizoos slips a jab and a cross from Bogard.
Ibrahim Moizoos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard walks into a stiff left hand from Moizoos.
We've been informed that Bogard 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.
Bogard throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Moizoos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogard punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bogard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moizoos pulls his head out easily.
Moizoos trying to control the action but Bogard is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bogard wants to control but Moizoos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bogard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moizoos pulls his head out easily.
Moizoos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bogard is looking for a sweep. Moizoos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bogard actively working from the bottom here.
Moizoos trying to control the action but Bogard is working from the bottom.
Bogard moves into full guard.
Moizoos postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Bogard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moizoos frees his head nicely. Oh but Bogard has switched to an armbar! Moizoos is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andy Bogard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andy Bogard made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: IFC Mid Week 2     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1##CL#
Braga instigates a clinch.
Braga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Braga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Braga seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD2#
Bogard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Braga uses from the top position.
Bogard throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bogard being controlled here, momentarily.
Bogard keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Braga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Bogard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bogard has his foot on Braga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braga works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bogard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Braga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
Braga sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braga passes into half guard.
Braga prevents Bogard from improving his position.#SUB2#
Bogard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bogard strikes from the bottom but Braga uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Braga tries to advance to mount but Bogard denies him. #SUB#
Braga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bogard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bogard is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Braga has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bogard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Braga. What's that going to do exactly?
Braga content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogard is looking to improve his position but Braga isn't that keen on the idea.
Braga seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bogard is holding on tight.
Braga content just to control the position here. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogard wants to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bogard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bogard can't escape the position.
Bogard is trying to escape the mount but Braga keeps good control and instead manages to take Bogard's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga controlling well, preventing Bogard from escaping the position.
Braga not allowing Bogard to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Braga controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Braga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Braga drives through and clinches with Bogard against the cage. #TD#
Braga drags the fight down to the ground.
Braga is controlling Bogard's posture.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Bogard from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Braga has Bogard pulled in close to control his posture.
Braga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bogard wants to control from the top but Braga keeps moving.
Braga is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bogard, right into the meat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bogard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Braga backs off Bogard throws a huge counter combo but Braga manages to avoid it all.
Braga is looking to clinch but Bogard is avoiding it.
Bogard throws a leg kick which misses Braga's front leg but catches the back leg as Braga tries to avoid it.
Braga misses with a leg kick
and Bogard counters with a three punch combo that has Braga backing up. Braga nods at Bogard to acknowledge the strikes.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Braga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Braga slips a jab and a cross from Bogard.
Braga takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Sergio Braga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Braga.
Braga dodges the punch combination from Bogard.
Bogard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bogard dips to his left and cracks Braga with an uppercut!#T3#
Braga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bogard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Braga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bogard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Braga tries to clinch but Bogard moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bogard - that will leave a mark!
Bogard connects with a solid leg kick.
Braga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bogard lands with a nice combination. Braga backs away looking to recover.
Bogard feints and then cracks Braga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braga down.
Bogard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogard unleashes a big counter combination but Braga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Braga misses with a low kick.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogard lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braga misses with a body kick.#T4#
Braga throws out a leg kick but Bogard moves out of range and Braga only half commits.
As Braga backs off Bogard throws a huge counter combo but Braga manages to avoid it all.
Bogard throws a series of strikes that have Braga backpedaling.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bogard throws a one two combo.
Braga thows a leg kick but Bogard checks it
letting Bogard counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Bogard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bogard swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga.
Bogard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD2#
Braga gets caught napping as Bogard dives in and scores a takedown. Braga manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bogard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Braga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Braga throws a leg kick
and Bogard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bogard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bogard misses with a head kick.
Bogard moves out of range as Braga throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Bogard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bogard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Braga back to the cage. Bogard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Andy Bogard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogard misses with a double jab.
Bogard pushes Braga away with a front kick.
Braga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bogard scores with a punch to the head.
Bogard lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braga misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Braga misses
and Bogard counters with a left and a right that stings Braga.
Braga throws a leg kick
and Bogard counters with a left and a right that stings Braga. #T1#
That kick from Bogard tenderised Braga's leg. Braga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bogard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Braga.
Braga throws out a leg kick but Bogard moves out of range and Braga only half commits.
Bogard unleashes a big counter combination but Braga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bogard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Braga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bogard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Braga.
A low kick from Braga is predictable there
and Bogard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Braga thinking.
Bogard feints a jab promting Braga to slip. Bogard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Braga slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Braga drives through and clinches with Bogard against the cage. #TD2#
Bogard successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bogard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bogard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Braga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Braga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Bogard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Braga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A lull in the action here as Braga stalls from top position.
Braga tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bogard's legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bogard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bogard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Braga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Braga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bogard is keeping the position for now.
Braga stays in close to Bogard's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Bogard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bogard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Bogard!

Andy Bogard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

 

Event: IFC IV     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Baines's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bogard under the eye.
Bogard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Baines misses.
Baines's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baines's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bogard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baines smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Baines - just one landing.
Baines swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogard.
A jab from Baines does it's job there.#ROC2#
Bogard is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bogard looks to score with a jab to the body but Baines is just out of range.
Baines moves out of range of the body kick.
Baines scores with a nice strike.
Oh Bogard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baines scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Baines misses the target.
Bogard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baines if he has to take too many more of those.
Baines throws a shot from downtown. Bogard moves away and avoids it.
Bogard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baines 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.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baines was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Bogard slips a straight right by Baines.
Baines smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bogard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baines.
Baines connects with the punch.#T1#
Baines throws a jab when Bogard was well out of range.
Bogard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baines was well out of range. Poor timing from Bogard.
Bogard throws a low kick but Baines avoids it.
Bogard seems to have got his legs back now.
Some bone on bone action there as Baines checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baines throws a looping overhand right but Bogard ducks down to avoid it.
Bogard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baines's corner calls for a 1-2. Baines obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baines throws a looping overhand right but Bogard ducks down to avoid it.
Baines swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bogard.
Baines lands with a straight right. Bogard didn't see that one coming.
Baines is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bogard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bogard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baines.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baines looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baines circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bogard to the canvas! Bogard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Baines keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delwyn Baines!

 

Event: IFC II     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Gomes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Bogard drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Bogard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bogard's legs. #SUB2#
Bogard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomes's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gomes! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bogard has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joao Gomes!

 

 
 
 
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