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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasko Stefanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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24
210 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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189 cm
25
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasko Stefanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod shoots in for a double leg but Stefanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As MacLeod tries to get set, Stefanov tries to push him back and clinch up but MacLeod manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefanov tries to sprawl but MacLeod drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Stefanov defends the submission attempt.
Stefanov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~KT-MMA~, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stefanov is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Stefanov defends the submission attempt.
MacLeod is working for a kimura but Stefanov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura but Stefanov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stefanov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
Stefanov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
Stefanov is looking to control MacLeod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stefanov avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLeod is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stefanov is looking to control MacLeod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stefanov avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod 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.
MacLeod wants to pass to mount but Stefanov is defending the position.
MacLeod is looking for submissions but instead, Stefanov has regained full guard.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stefanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stefanov controls MacLeod momentarily but MacLeod frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Stefanov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stefanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacLeod has Stefanov in his guard.
MacLeod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stefanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stefanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacLeod has Stefanov in his guard.
MacLeod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod 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.
Stefanov blocks the body kick.
Stefanov tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range.
Stefanov misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stefanov sprawls well. Stefanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLeod shoots in but Stefanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stefanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stefanov tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range.
Nasko Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up with Stefanov, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes Stefanov against the cage but Stefanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Stefanov, which made it look bad.
Stefanov stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanov.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefanov is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Stefanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Stefanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Stefanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod is trying to drag Stefanov to the mat but Stefanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanov.
MacLeod is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Stefanov.
MacLeod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stefanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacLeod fails with the takedown
and Stefanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown.
MacLeod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stefanov tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Stefanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stefanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Stefanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Stefanov.
A short right from Stefanov on the inside.
Stefanov digs a right hand into MacLeod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacLeod's gas tank.
Stefanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stefanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacLeod.
MacLeod wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nasko Stefanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefanov lands a nice uppercut.
Stefanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stefanov lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Stefanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanov.
Stefanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stefanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacLeod's efforts to push away.
Stefanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Stefanov.
Stefanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefanov after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasko Stefanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stefanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod moves forwards but Stefanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stefanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stefanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasko Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Stefanov misses
and MacLeod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacLeod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stefanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Stefanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stefanov wants to sweep here but MacLeod controlling him for the moment.
Stefanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stefanov tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod trying to move into half guard but instead Stefanov has managed to sweep!
Stefanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefanov has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.
Stefanov trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
MacLeod pulls Stefanov in close to prevent any damage.
MacLeod is looking for a triangle here but Stefanov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
MacLeod is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
MacLeod tries to bench press Stefanov off him but Stefanov keeps the position.
Stefanov in the domination position with MacLeod hanging on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face as Stefanov controls the position.
MacLeod wants to control but Stefanov postures up.
MacLeod is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stefanov is staying active.
MacLeod is trying to improve his position.
MacLeod is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacLeod is looking to control Stefanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacLeod avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLeod wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nasko Stefanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefanov slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
MacLeod moves out of range as Stefanov strikes.
Stefanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stefanov as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stefanov lands with a nice body punch.
Stefanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasko Stefanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stefanov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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