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Event:
IFL : Let's Bang
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Panayotov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson gets to mount! Panayotov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Panayotov is working to get back to half guard.
Panayotov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson works his way to his opponent's back.
You can see the frustration on Panayotov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Panayotov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Jackson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Panayotov taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson! Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Luther Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ROTI-23
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Tuungafasi is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tuungafasi has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov scores with a shoulder strike.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi throws a punch but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi blocking some punches.
Panayotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuungafasi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Tuungafasi throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuungafasi throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Tuungafasi taking a breather.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tuungafasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panayotov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi lands a body shot.
Tuungafasi has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi lands with a light punch inside.
Tuungafasi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuungafasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tuungafasi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panayotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Panayotov. #BC#
Panayotov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panayotov throws a looping overhand right but Tuungafasi ducks down to avoid it.
Tuungafasi thinks about the counter body kick.
Tuungafasi throws a right hand that Panayotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panayotov also avoids with ease.
Tuungafasi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Tuungafasi closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Tuungafasi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Panayotov.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuungafasi working aggressively here.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
Tuungafasi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuungafasi controls the action.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Tuungafasi blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Panayotov can't break the clinch.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Panayotov is keeping busy.
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panayotov wants to break free but Tuungafasi has control.
Tuungafasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov tries to circle away but Tuungafasi has him pinned against the cage.
Tuungafasi scores with a shot to the side of Panayotov's head.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi works on Panayotov's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Tuungafasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Panayotov's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuungafasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panayotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panayotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tuungafasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
#T4#
Tuungafasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuungafasi tries to move into range but Panayotov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Panayotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuungafasi.
Nice defenses there by Tuungafasi.
Despite the aggression on Tuungafasi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuungafasi throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi misses with an uppercut.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Panayotov clinches up against the cage.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aniseto Tuungafasi will probably get the nod.
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#
Tuungafasi tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Tuungafasi throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi scores with a jab.
Tuungafasi connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi wants to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tuungafasi clinches up with Panayotov and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuungafasi lands a hook that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Tuungafasi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov is working Tuungafasi over against the cage.
Tuungafasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Panayotov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panayotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuungafasi's elbow.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tuungafasi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Panayotov.
Aniseto Tuungafasi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Tuungafasi tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov tries a body shot but Tuungafasi blocks it.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Tuungafasi presses Panayotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Domenik Panayotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuungafasi swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Tuungafasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tuungafasi.
A nice left hand lands by Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi lands a nice uppercut.
Panayotov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tuungafasi.#T3#
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panayotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Tuungafasi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuungafasi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuungafasi looking to slow down the pace here.
Panayotov tries to break the clinch but Tuungafasi is controlling the position.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Panayotov wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuungafasi won't allow it.
Tuungafasi tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Panayotov breaks from the clinch.
Tuungafasi slips under a jab.#T4#
Tuungafasi closes the distance but Panayotov moves to the side
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuungafasi lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov swings widly with a right hand
letting Tuungafasi counter with a right hand.
Tuungafasi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panayotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuungafasi works Panayotov's body with a nice hook.
Panayotov avoids the head kick by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Aniseto Tuungafasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuungafasi tries to clinch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Panayotov - just one landing. #CL#
Panayotov has Tuungafasi up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Domenik Panayotov 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#
Tuungafasi has managed to clinch.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov pushes Tuungafasi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuungafasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panayotov takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Tuungafasi can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Panayotov works on Tuungafasi's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Tuungafasi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Tuungafasi working aggressively here.
#T1#
Tuungafasi struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panayotov.
A short uppercut from Tuungafasi.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuungafasi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuungafasi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuungafasi is leaning against Panayotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov pushes Tuungafasi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panayotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Tuungafasi tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Tuungafasi back against the cage.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuungafasi.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tuungafasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tuungafasi has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tuungafasi fails to land.
Panayotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuungafasi backwards.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Tuungafasi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tuungafasi.
Tuungafasi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Panayotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tuungafasi as the two fighters clinch.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Tuungafasi controls the action.
Tuungafasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuungafasi.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuungafasi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.
Tuungafasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi stalling in the clinch but Panayotov improves position.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Tuungafasi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Tuungafasi lands a left hand.
Tuungafasi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panayotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuungafasi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Tuungafasi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Tuungafasi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuungafasi lands a left hand.
Tuungafasi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tuungafasi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuungafasi misses with some punches.
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 Domenik Panayotov.
I think Panayotov 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenik Panayotov!
Domenik Panayotov 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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Event:
ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Panayotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panayotov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Panayotov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Panayotov lands with a good body shot.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.#TD#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Panayotov is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panayotov is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Panayotov dodges it nicely.
#T1##SUB#
Jackson 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panayotov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Panayotov is defending well.
Panayotov is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Panayotov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Panayotov won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panayotov is looking to improve his position.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Panayotov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Panayotov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Panayotov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson passes to full mount!
Jackson 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.
#T3#
Jackson punching from mount but Panayotov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Panayotov tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Panayotov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing strikes here but Panayotov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Panayotov is in no mood to give up.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Panayotov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Panayotov because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Jackson has hold of Panayotov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Panayotov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T4#
Panayotov blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Panayotov because Jackson loaded up on that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Panayotov is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson 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.
#SUB#
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Panayotov is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Jackson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Panayotov is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Panayotov to the mat! Panayotov manages to get full guard.
Panayotov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panayotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Panayotov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to control but Panayotov is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Panayotov is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Panayotov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Jackson crashes against the mat.
Panayotov tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Panayotov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jackson trying to control the action but Panayotov is working from the bottom.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Panayotov is defending the strikes. #T3#
Jackson wants to control but Panayotov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Panayotov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Panayotov is avoiding damage well.
Panayotov is trying to improve his position.
Panayotov stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jackson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Panayotov! #T4#
Panayotov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB#
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Panayotov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Panayotov tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson misses with a head shot.
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Panayotov blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Panayotov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Panayotov is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Panayotov wants to control but Jackson postures up.#SUB#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.#SUB#
Jackson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Panayotov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jackson yanks on the arm and Panayotov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Luther Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ROTI-12
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Panayotov misses with a jab to the body
and Pelayo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panayotov thinking.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Panayotov.
Pelayo staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Pelayo misses.
Panayotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov throws a head punch that misses.
Panayotov scores with a hook to the body.
Panayotov throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo takes a shot to the head.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panayotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Panayotov gets through Pelayo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
A short body shot lands from Pelayo as the two fighters clinch.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
Panayotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov cracks Pelayo with a nice body shot.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pelayo tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panayotov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pelayo.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Panayotov prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Pelayo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Pelayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
#T3#
Panayotov prevents the takedown attempt.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Panayotov tries to throw a body punch but Pelayo avoids it by throwing Panayotov back against the cage.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Pelayo tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panayotov.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov scores with a shoulder strike.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelayo lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panayotov gets through Pelayo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pelayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Panayotov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Panayotov throws a head punch that misses.
Pelayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelayo.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov lands an uppercut.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelayo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pelayo has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pelayo backwards.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenik Panayotov 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#
Pelayo is looking to clinch.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Pelayo manages to avoid it.
Domenik Panayotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Panayotov - just one landing.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Pelayo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pelayo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pelayo moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it.
Panayotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pelayo manages to avoid it.
Pelayo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelayo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo moves in looking to clinch but Panayotov pushes him off.
Panayotov misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Panayotov.
Pelayo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Panayotov.
Panayotov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pelayo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panayotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Domenik Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Panayotov throws a good cross that connects.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Pelayo counters with a left to the body.
Pelayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Pelayo slips a jab from Panayotov.
Pelayo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panayotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pelayo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panayotov thinking.
Pelayo works Panayotov's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Pelayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelayo blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Pelayo is leaning against Panayotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pelayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Pelayo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Panayotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Pelayo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Panayotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
#T3#
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov lands with a light punch inside.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pelayo blocking some punches.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pelayo tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Pelayo.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Domenik Panayotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pelayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pelayo misses with a body punch.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Pelayo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelayo.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Panayotov digs a right hand underneath Pelayo's ribcage. Pelayo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelayo tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pelayo jumps guard but Panayotov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Domenik Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Pelayo.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenik Panayotov dominated that second round.
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#
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelayo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panayotov rather than just go for the knockout.
Panayotov throws out a powerful jab.
Panayotov thuds a left hand into Pelayo's body.
Pelayo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panayotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panayotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Panayotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pelayo.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pelayo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelayo is looking to clinch.
Pelayo moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.#T1#
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pelayo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panayotov thinking.
A shot to the body from Panayotov misses
and Pelayo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pelayo avoids the body shot from Panayotov.
Pelayo misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pelayo is looking to clinch.
Panayotov throws the left hand but Pelayo avoids the punch easily.
Pelayo is looking to clinch but Panayotov is avoiding it.
Panayotov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pelayo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panayotov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pelayo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panayotov with a body shot.
Panayotov throws the left hand but Pelayo avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panayotov misses with a left hand
and Pelayo counters with a right hand to the body.
Panayotov scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelayo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pelayo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pelayo slips under a jab.
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Pelayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pelayo.
A big right from Panayotov misses.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Pelayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Panayotov misses with a left hand
and Pelayo counters with a right hand to the body.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Pelayo slips the punch.
Panayotov misses with a right hand
and Pelayo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pelayo slips under a jab from Panayotov.
Pelayo wants to counter with a clinch but Panayotov pushes him away.
Panayotov jabs at Pelayo's body.
Panayotov misses with a straight right.
Pelayo tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it.
Pelayo drops his hands momentarily and Panayotov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pelayo misses with a body punch
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Pelayo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pelayo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Pelayo moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Pelayo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelayo.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Pelayo slips the punch.
Panayotov moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Panayotov lunges at Pelayo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pelayo's hand. #CL#
Panayotov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pelayo, pushing him back against the cage.
Panayotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pelayo.
Pelayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panayotov cracks Pelayo with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pelayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dino Pelayo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pelayo misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenik Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panayotov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenik Panayotov!
Domenik Panayotov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ROTI-08
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Panayotov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tadese.
Tadese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Tadese misses.
Tadese throws a poor cross that misses
and Tadese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Awate Tadese has been cut.
Tadese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tadese throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Tadese is out of range.
Panayotov lands a two punch combo.
Tadese fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panayotov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panayotov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Panayotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tadese.
Tadese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Tadese misses with a lunging right hand
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Panayotov misses.
Tadese lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Panayotov looks to land a combination but Tadese avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Tadese on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tadese scores with a body shot.
Tadese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Tadese is out of range.
Panayotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tadese.
A shot to the body from Tadese misses
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tadese throws a hook but Panayotov blocks it.
Tadese avoids the body shot from Panayotov.
Tadese misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tadese lands a nice shot to the body.
Tadese throws the left hand but Panayotov avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Panayotov misses.
Tadese takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Panayotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tadese.
Tadese scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tadese misses with an uppercut
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tadese throws a lazy right hand but Panayotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panayotov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tadese lands a body shot.
Tadese misses with a lunging right hand
and Panayotov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tadese misses with an uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tadese throws a lazy right hand but Panayotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Tadese swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Panayotov misses.
Tadese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a hook.
Tadese just misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tadese swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panayotov connects with a single shot there.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Tadese slips the punch.
Tadese ducks right into an uppercut from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tadese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panayotov misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panayotov throws a lazy right hand but Tadese sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tadese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panayotov. Tadese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Awate Tadese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tadese misses with a straight left.
Panayotov looks to land a right hand but Tadese moved out of range.
Tadese throws out a counter right but Panayotov avoids it with no problem.
Tadese looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panayotov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Panayotov. Those never looked like landing.
Tadese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panayotov has time to react.
Tadese misses with a wild body shot.
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Tadese counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Tadese's head.
Tadese tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenik Panayotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Awate Tadese's cut.
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#
Tadese looks to land a right hand but Panayotov moved out of range.
Panayotov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Panayotov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tadese throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tadese takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tadese dips to his left and cracks Panayotov with an uppercut!
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Tadese takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tadese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panayotov.
Tadese throws out a counter right but Panayotov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Tadese misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Tadese staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Panayotov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tadese misses with a hook
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tadese misses with a hook
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Tadese throws a lazy uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a left to the body.
Tadese tries to bum rush Panayotov with a series of wild strikes but Panayotov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Panayotov does it's job there.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Tadese throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tadese misses with a body shot.
Panayotov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Tadese is rocked!
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Tadese throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tadese is still on wobbly legs! Can Panayotov finish him?
Panayotov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Tadese's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Panayotov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domenik Panayotov!
Domenik Panayotov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ROTI-03
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Panayotov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Panayotov blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panayotov's head.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Sanchez misses
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Rush Sanchez has been cut.
Nice body punch from Panayotov.
Rush Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Panayotov circles away.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Panayotov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Panayotov lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Panayotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Panayotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panayotov misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Panayotov.
Panayotov gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov lands an uppercut.
Panayotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Sanchez tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Panayotov.
Panayotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Panayotov.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Panayotov finish him?
Panayotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sanchez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sanchez drops to his knees and Panayotov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domenik Panayotov!
Domenik Panayotov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Alvarez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alvarez connects with a high kick.
Alvarez moves forwards but Panayotov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alvarez throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Domenik Panayotov has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Alvarez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez trying to move into half guard but instead Panayotov has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Alvarez working a defensive guard but Panayotov passes into half guard.
Panayotov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panayotov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Alvarez tries to roll over but Panayotov keeps him under control.
Alvarez is positioning himself well to prevent Panayotov advancing to mount.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Panayotov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez is trying to control but Panayotov manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Panayotov prevents Alvarez from getting the reversal.
Panayotov content just to control the position here.
Panayotov avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Panayotov controlling from mount.
Panayotov takes Alvarez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Alvarez is in trouble.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Panayotov just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Alvarez tries to escape but Panayotov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alvarez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alvarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Panayotov has good solid back control here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Panayotov keeps control of the position.
Good control from Panayotov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panayotov is hanging on to Alvarez's back as he tries to escape.
Alvarez just trying to survive but Panayotov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Alvarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alvarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Panayotov gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenik Panayotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domenik Panayotov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panayotov scores with a jab. Alvarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range.
Panayotov throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov misses with a straight right.
Whorely Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Panayotov moves out of range easily.
Panayotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses
and Panayotov counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Panayotov catches Alvarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panayotov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Panayotov shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Alvarez takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Panayotov sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Alvarez bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domenik Panayotov!
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