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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AFC New York
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Bocheck sprawls well.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Bocheck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bocheck, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Bocheck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Bocheck shoots in.
Bocheck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Bocheck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bocheck.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Bocheck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Bocheck tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bocheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Bocheck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Bocheck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Bocheck gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Bocheck wants a takedown.
Bocheck tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Bocheck drops back down to his feet.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bocheck smiles and moves away.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bocheck.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Bocheck swinging wildly here.
Bocheck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bocheck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bocheck tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Bocheck stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bocheck is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bocheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Bocheck drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Diaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bocheck off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3##CL#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Bocheck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bocheck, which made it look bad.
Bocheck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Bocheck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4##CL2#
Bocheck moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bocheck smiles and moves away.
Bocheck feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Bocheck on that attempt.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Bocheck closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
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 Ramon Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Bocheck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz throws a head kick but Bocheck moves out of range.
Bocheck misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Bocheck moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Bocheck has Diaz pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bocheck's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Bocheck breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Bocheck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bocheck looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Bocheck stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bocheck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz works Bocheck's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Bocheck clinches. #BC2#
Bocheck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Bocheck, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Bocheck against the cage but Bocheck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Bocheck tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bocheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bocheck looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bocheck avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Bocheck with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Diaz rushes Bocheck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bocheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bocheck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bocheck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bocheck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Bocheck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
Bocheck struggling a bit here.#T3##SU#
Diaz decides to stand back up. Diaz steps back and let's Bocheck get back to his feet.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bocheck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bocheck fails with a takedown attempt.
Bocheck looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Bocheck pushes him off.
Bocheck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Bocheck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramon Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bocheck scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.#ES#
Diaz pushes Bocheck off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bocheck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bocheck tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Bocheck fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Bocheck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bocheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Bocheck fails with the takedown.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz wants to clinch.#CL#
Bocheck gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Ramon Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bocheck.#T1#
Bocheck jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramon Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Bocheck improves position.
Diaz tries to work over Bocheck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bocheck controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bocheck dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Bocheck has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bocheck is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Bocheck tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Bocheck pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bocheck with a poor takedown
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bocheck but Bocheck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bocheck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Bocheck.
Bocheck doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Bocheck shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Bocheck lands with a nice combination. Diaz backs away looking to recover.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bocheck.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Bocheck wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
Bocheck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Bocheck persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bocheck is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Bocheck circles away and we're back to standing.
Bocheck tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Bocheck in a clinch.
#T4#
Bocheck stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
#TD2#
Bocheck pulls guard effortlessly.
Bocheck controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Ramon Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bocheck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz pushes down on Bocheck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Diaz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Diaz!
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Event:
AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Ahikaroa throws a head kick that misses.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bocheck avoids the head kick by Ahikaroa.
Bocheck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahikaroa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bocheck.
Bocheck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahikaroa defends it nicely.
Ahikaroa throws a big counter combination but Bocheck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bocheck.
Ahikaroa shoots for a takedown but Bocheck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Ahikaroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bocheck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Bocheck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Bocheck avoids the head kick by Ahikaroa.
Bocheck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahikaroa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bocheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahikaroa.
#CL#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Ahikaroa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bocheck is defending well for now.
Bocheck is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahikaroa has double underhooks. #TD2#
Bocheck jumps into guard, dragging Ahikaroa to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahikaroa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bocheck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SU#
Ahikaroa stands up and waves to Bocheck to follow him. #CL#
Ahikaroa clinches.
Ahikaroa is working Bocheck over against the cage.
Bocheck stalling in the clinch but Ahikaroa improves position.
Bocheck is trying to push Ahikaroa away but Ahikaroa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Bocheck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bocheck shoots in and drives through. Ahikaroa sprawls well.#CL#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Ahikaroa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bocheck up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahikaroa lands a hook that snaps the head of Bocheck backwards. #T3#
Bocheck tries to pull guard but Ahikaroa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ahikaroa jumps guard.
Bocheck wants to control from the top but Ahikaroa keeps moving.
Bocheck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahikaroa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bocheck looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ahikaroa has picked Bocheck up and slammed him! Bocheck can't keep hold of the triangle and Ahikaroa manages to pass to side control!
The referee asks Ahikaroa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahikaroa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bocheck manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Ahikaroa has his hands clasped together around Bocheck's back. He's all about the action.
Ahikaroa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ahikaroa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ahikaroa trying to control but Bocheck postures up.
Ahikaroa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bocheck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bocheck's back!
Ahikaroa has the hooks in. Bocheck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bocheck wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahikaroa gets his hands free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bocheck is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bocheck is looking to clinch.
Bocheck stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahikaroa. Ahikaroa gets slowly back to his feet.
Bocheck tries to counter with a clinch but Ahikaroa shakes him off and moves away.
Bocheck misses with a takedown attempt - Ahikaroa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahikaroa throws a head kick but Bocheck moves out of range.
Bocheck dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahikaroa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ahikaroa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bocheck.
Ari Ahikaroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
Ahikaroa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bocheck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa tries to sprawl out of it but Bocheck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahikaroa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahikaroa delivers a nice body kick.
Bocheck is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ahikaroa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bocheck pinned against the cage. Bocheck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bocheck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ahikaroa.
Bocheck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bocheck blocks a head kick by Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa has a takedown stuffed.
Bocheck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahikaroa pinned against the cage. Ahikaroa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bocheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahikaroa fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bocheck sprawls well. Bocheck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahikaroa gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Ahikaroa shoots in and bounces Bocheck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bocheck manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahikaroa is trying to break free.
Ahikaroa tries to land a knee to the head but Bocheck blocks with his arms.
#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bocheck as Ahikaroa tries to tie him up.
Bocheck is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahikaroa has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahikaroa.
Ahikaroa is pressed up against the cage. Bocheck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahikaroa down to the mat. Ahikaroa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahikaroa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahikaroa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bocheck avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Ahikaroa. No joy for Bocheck on that attempt.
As Bocheck tries to get set, Ahikaroa tries to push him back and clinch up but Bocheck manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahikaroa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bocheck's waist but Bocheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahikaroa off to one side. #CL#
Bocheck tries to keep at a distance but Ahikaroa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Bocheck tries to pull guard but Ahikaroa holds him up against the cage and eventually Bocheck drops back down to his feet.
Bocheck misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Bocheck jumps into guard, dragging Ahikaroa to the mat.
Ari Ahikaroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahikaroa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ahikaroa controlling the action here.
Ahikaroa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahikaroa is taking a breather. Bocheck says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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 Ari Ahikaroa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bocheck has managed to clinch.
Bocheck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahikaroa smiles and moves away.
Ahikaroa stuffs the takedown attempt from Bocheck. Bocheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahikaroa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bocheck avoids it really well and circles away.
Bocheck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahikaroa's waist but Ahikaroa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bocheck off to one side.
Ari Ahikaroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Ahikaroa is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Ahikaroa successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Bocheck drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahikaroa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahikaroa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahikaroa! #REVR##T1#
Ahikaroa controls the position.
Ahikaroa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bocheck stops Ahikaroa from passing to mount.
Bocheck is trying to get back to half guard.
Bocheck keeps trying to improve his position.
Bocheck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahikaroa taking a breather here.
Ahikaroa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bocheck some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ahikaroa stands up.
Ahikaroa shoots in and drives through. Bocheck sprawls well.
Bocheck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bocheck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bocheck feints and then cracks Ahikaroa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahikaroa down.
Bocheck fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##CL#
Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Bocheck is looking for a takedown.
Ahikaroa is trying to drag Bocheck to the mat but Bocheck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ahikaroa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Ahikaroa jumps guard.
Ahikaroa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Ahikaroa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Ahikaroa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Ahikaroa wriggles free and stands up.
Bocheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bocheck looks for a takedown but Ahikaroa sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahikaroa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bocheck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bocheck raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bocheck as he avoids it easily.
Adam Bocheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ari Ahikaroa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahikaroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bocheck can do to turn this around?
Bocheck lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Ahikaroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahikaroa, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Ahikaroa!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Bocheck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Bocheck moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bocheck as Franco shoots in.#TD#
Franco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bocheck is trying to defend but Franco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bocheck is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bocheck actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bocheck pushes Franco off looking to stand but Franco dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Franco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Franco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bocheck defends it well.
Bocheck is looking to control Franco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bocheck avoid being mounted?
Well, if Franco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franco working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Bocheck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Franco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Bocheck is defending the position.
Franco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Franco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Franco with shots to the head and body - Bocheck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bocheck tries to reverse the position but Franco maintains control.#SUB#
Franco looking to secure an arm triangle but Bocheck defends it well. #T3#
Franco controlling the pace for now.
Bocheck really wants to buck Franco off and get back to his feet.
Franco controlling from the full mount.
Bocheck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bocheck taking shots to the head. #T4#
Franco controlling from mount.
Franco is landing with some decent strikes but Bocheck is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Franco controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Franco goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bocheck turns into him and now he's in Franco's guard.
Bocheck being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Franco 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#
Bocheck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bocheck. Those never looked like landing.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bocheck moves into the clinch.
Franco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bocheck is defending well.
Bocheck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bocheck just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Franco gets control of Bocheck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bocheck being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Bocheck content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Franco has locked up a guillotine! Franco's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bocheck is holding on here and Franco must be using up a lot of energy. Bocheck has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Franco gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gene Franco!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Bocheck clinches. #BC2#
Bocheck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bocheck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bocheck!
Bocheck is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Bocheck is looking for a sweep.
Silva working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva gets to mount! Bocheck was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Bocheck is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Silva locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bocheck is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Silva!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Bocheck steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanna sprawls well. Sanna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bocheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanna throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bocheck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanna.
Sanna misses with a kick to the body.
Michael Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bocheck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanna looks for the body kick but Bocheck saw that one coming.
Sanna tries to work over Bocheck's front leg with a kick but Bocheck checks it.
Bocheck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Bocheck as he checks the leg kick.
Sanna misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bocheck.
Sanna throws a front kick aimed at Bocheck's knee but Bocheck avoids it well.
Michael Sanna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sanna tries to bum rush Bocheck with a series of wild strikes but Bocheck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanna.
Good leg kick by Sanna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bocheck or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanna, which made it look bad.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
Sanna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bocheck darts in looking for a takedown but Sanna gets double underhooks and turns Bocheck into the cage.
Sanna lands with a cross.
Sanna throws a low kick but Bocheck avoids it.
Bocheck tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bocheck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bocheck is out of range and Sanna settles back down.
Sanna misses with a head kick.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanna as he jumps to the side.
Bocheck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanna swivels and escapes.#T2#
Sanna throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bocheck.#CUT#
It looks like Adam Bocheck has been cut.
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!
Sanna tries a head kick but it misses.
Bocheck shoots in and drives through. Sanna sprawls well.
Sanna cracks Bocheck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bocheck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sanna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bocheck.
Bocheck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A leg kick checked by Bocheck.
Sanna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bocheck blocks a head kick by Sanna.
Sanna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bocheck.
Sanna swinging wildly here.
Bocheck throws a sloppy head kick and Sanna moves out of range easily.
Sanna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bocheck.
Bocheck jabs Sanna to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Sanna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bocheck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanna connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanna misses the shot to the body.
Sanna blocks a head kick by Bocheck.
Bocheck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanna defends it nicely.
Sanna misses with a body kick.
Sanna throws a wild body kick that Bocheck sees coming a mile off.
Sanna misses with a body kick.
Sanna takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bocheck tries for a takedown but Sanna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanna is looking to counter punch.
Sanna looks to land a body kick but Bocheck moved away.#T4#
Sanna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bocheck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanna misses with a head kick.
Sanna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bocheck.
Sanna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bocheck has a takedown stuffed.
Sanna takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Bocheck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanna misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bocheck throws an elbow but misses.
Bocheck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanna is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Sanna.
#BC#
Sanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sanna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Bocheck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sanna motions for Bocheck to come forward. Sanna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bocheck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanna with a body shot.
Sanna is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanna lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanna throws a body kick that misses.
Sanna misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Sanna misses.
Bocheck checks a leg kick.
Bocheck avoids a kick to the body.
Bocheck fails to land the takedown.
Sanna throws a looping overhand right but Bocheck ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Sanna. No joy for Bocheck on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanna - that will leave a mark!
Sanna scores with a spinning back kick!
Bocheck is breathing heavily.
Bocheck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Sanna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bocheck shoots in but Sanna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.#T1#
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Michael Sanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Bocheck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanna's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sanna thuds his shin into the meat of Bocheck's side.
Sanna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bocheck's head.
Sanna connects with a looping right hand.
Sanna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Whack! Sanna lands a heavy head kick that drops Bocheck. The ref tackles Sanna to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bocheck was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michael Sanna!
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Event:
AFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Bocheck has Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Bocheck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bocheck wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ortiz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bocheck up against the cage.
Bocheck wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Ortiz has Bocheck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ortiz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bocheck tumbling to the mat - Ortiz dives into Bocheck's guard.
Bocheck working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz slips nicely into half guard.
Ortiz tries to pass to full mount but Bocheck defends it. #T1#
Bocheck tries to kick Ortiz off but Ortiz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bocheck wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bocheck is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Ortiz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bocheck.
The referee asks Ortiz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortiz prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ortiz tries for a kimura but Bocheck is defending well.
Bocheck tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Bocheck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bocheck is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Bocheck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Ortiz tries for a kimura but Bocheck is defending well.
Bocheck struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2#
Ortiz has an Americana. Bocheck didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ortiz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ortiz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tito Ortiz !
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 13
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Mikhailov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mikhailov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bocheck is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Bocheck but he's now mounted!
Mikhailov controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bocheck working to try and regain half guard.
Mikhailov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Mikhailov'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.
Bocheck reaches up to try and control the position but Mikhailov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bocheck rolls and tries to escape and now Mikhailov has his back!
Good control from Mikhailov.
Bocheck tries to escape but Mikhailov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bocheck is trying to remain composed but Mikhailov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T2##SUB#
Mikhailov has got one arm under Bocheck's chin. This could be trouble... Bocheck trying to control the other hand but Mikhailov gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Bocheck has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Mikhailov!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 12
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Malikoic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Malikoic does no damage.
Malikoic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bocheck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bocheck.
Bocheck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bocheck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivan Malikoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
Bocheck darts in looking for a takedown but Malikoic gets double underhooks and turns Bocheck into the cage.
Bocheck closes the distance and clinches up with Malikoic, looking for a takedown. Bocheck pushes Malikoic against the cage but Malikoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikoic tries for a takedown but Bocheck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bocheck unleashes a big counter combination but Malikoic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malikoic misses with a takedown attempt - Bocheck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malikoic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown but Malikoic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Malikoic closes the distance and clinches up with Bocheck, looking for a takedown. Malikoic pushes Bocheck against the cage but Bocheck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malikoic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bocheck sprawls well. Bocheck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malikoic gets slowly back to his feet.
Malikoic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malikoic feints a jab promting Bocheck to slip. Malikoic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bocheck slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Adam Bocheck has been cut.
No luck for Bocheck with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Bocheck forces Malikoic back against the cage and clinches.
Malikoic managing to block the knees to the body from Bocheck.
#BC2#
Bocheck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Malikoic.#T2#
No luck for Malikoic with that takedown attempt.
Bocheck bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bocheck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malikoic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malikoic wants it to stay on the feet.
Malikoic keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bocheck fails to land the takedown.
Bocheck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Malikoic as Bocheck shoots in.
Malikoic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bocheck's waist but Bocheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malikoic off to one side.
Malikoic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bocheck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Bocheck blocks the body kick.
Bocheck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malikoic tries to clinch there but Bocheck circles away.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malikoic as he avoids it easily.
Bocheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malikoic.
#CL2#
Bocheck instigates a clinch.
Malikoic is trying to pull guard but Bocheck has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Malikoic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Malikoic fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Bocheck has Malikoic up against the cage in a clinch.
Malikoic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bocheck is defending well.#TD2#
Bocheck jumps guard and drags Malikoic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Bocheck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malikoic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malikoic postures up.
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 Ivan Malikoic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Bocheck's cut.
That's time! Malikoic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Bocheck moves into range and clinches up with Malikoic.
Bocheck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bocheck is looking to break free of the clinch but Malikoic has double underhooks.
Bocheck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bocheck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bocheck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malikoic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ivan Malikoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck stuffs the takedown attempt from Malikoic. Malikoic gets slowly back to his feet.
Bocheck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ivan Malikoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bocheck fails with a takedown attempt.
As Bocheck tries to get set, Malikoic tries to push him back and clinch up but Bocheck manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Bocheck misses the jab.#CL2#
Bocheck clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Malikoic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Malikoic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bocheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malikoic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Bocheck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malikoic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malikoic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bocheck working a defensive guard but Malikoic passes into half guard.
#T2#
Bocheck is looking to control Malikoic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bocheck avoid being mounted?
Malikoic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malikoic trying to control from half guard but Bocheck is working away.
Bocheck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malikoic is working away from the top position though.
Bocheck wants to get back to his feet.
Malikoic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Malikoic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bocheck is just riding it out for now. Malikoic eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Malikoic is looking to take a break and control but Bocheck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malikoic in particular looking to stall.
Bocheck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malikoic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malikoic's back!
Bocheck is hanging on to Malikoic's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Malikoic is keeping busy.
Bocheck doesn't have the hooks in and Malikoic manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Bocheck working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Malikoic has passed into half guard!
Bocheck gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bocheck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malikoic wants to control from the top but Bocheck keeps moving.
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 Ivan Malikoic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Bocheck'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malikoic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bocheck's waist but Bocheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malikoic off to one side. #CL2#
Bocheck drives through and clinches with Malikoic against the cage.
Bocheck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bocheck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bocheck stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malikoic wants to take the fight to the mat but Bocheck manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bocheck tries to break free but Malikoic pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Malikoic breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikoic fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malikoic has a takedown stuffed.
Ivan Malikoic is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown but Malikoic shows good takedown defense.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malikoic as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Malikoic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bocheck is on him like a limpet, forcing Malikoic back against the cage.
Bocheck misses with the head strike.
Malikoic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bocheck to keep the fight standing.
Malikoic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bocheck. #BC#
Malikoic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Bocheck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bocheck shoots for a takedown but Malikoic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Bocheck has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bocheck stops a takedown attempt from Malikoic.
#BC#
Malikoic breaks from the clinch.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malikoic sprawls well. Malikoic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bocheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Bocheck blocks a head kick by Malikoic.
#CL2#
Bocheck has closed the distance and engaged Malikoic in a clinch.
Malikoic has had enough of the clinch but Bocheck keeps him there for the moment.#T3##BC#
Malikoic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malikoic fails with a takedown attempt.
Bocheck wants to counter the offense by Malikoic and move into the clinch position.
Malikoic slaps away a takedown attempt from Bocheck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bocheck closes the distance and clinches up with Malikoic, looking for a takedown. Bocheck pushes Malikoic against the cage but Malikoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bocheck fails with the takedown.#CL#
Malikoic moves into the clinch.
Bocheck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malikoic walks away with a smile on his face. Bocheck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Malikoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malikoic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malikoic tries to clinch there but Bocheck circles away.
Malikoic avoids the head kick by Bocheck.
Malikoic shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Malikoic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bocheck keeps control of Malikoic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bocheck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malikoic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bocheck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Malikoic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malikoic, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Malikoic!
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