PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 2488 p4p, 2300 weight class) and Kronos Doomsday (ranked 66 p4p, 63 weight class). Panayotov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Panayotov
vs
Doomsday

196 cm
40
205
18 - 18 - 0

175 cm
27
175
3 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday dives in and grabs Panayotov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panayotov pushes down on Doomsday's head and hops out.
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Panayotov sprawls well.
Doomsday misses with a series of wild punches.
Panayotov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doomsday.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Panayotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Doomsday circles away.
Doomsday changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doomsday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Panayotov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doomsday thinking.
Kronos Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday with a poor takedown
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Panayotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Doomsday tries to counter it with a takedown but Panayotov pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov stuffs the takedown.
Panayotov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Doomsday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panayotov has time to react.
Panayotov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doomsday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Panayotov defends well and Doomsday ends up having to push Panayotov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Doomsday is out of range.

Doomsday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
Panayotov is looking to stand up but Doomsday isn't so interested in that idea.
Panayotov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panayotov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is pushing down on Panayotov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panayotov is fighting to maintain full guard but Doomsday has managed to sneak the leg through.

Panayotov is defending against the submission attempts here by Doomsday.
Doomsday wants to free his trapped foot but Panayotov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doomsday 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.
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but Panayotov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Doomsday 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. Doomsday eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panayotov is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday passes to full mount!
Panayotov prevents Doomsday from taking his back.
Doomsday tries to take Panayotov's back but instead Panayotov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Panayotov moves into the clinch.
Panayotov prevents the takedown attempt.
Doomsday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Panayotov after a bit of a struggle.
Panayotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panayotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doomsday can do to turn this around?
Panayotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doomsday avoids it.
Doomsday wants to take the fight to the mat but Panayotov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Doomsday being controlled against the cage.
Panayotov stops a takedown attempt from Doomsday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov is pressed up against the cage. Doomsday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Panayotov down to the mat. Panayotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Doomsday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panayotov throws a series of punches but Doomsday moves out of range.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panayotov connects with a body shot.
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Doomsday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Panayotov.
Doomsday misses with a takedown
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panayotov defends it nicely.
Panayotov tries to clinch up

so Doomsday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
Doomsday stops Panayotov from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov can't keep his opponent in guard - Doomsday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Panayotov is trying to stand back up but Doomsday is controlling him
Doomsday has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Doomsday with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Doomsday goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Panayotov is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov wants to stand but Doomsday is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Doomsday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Doomsday looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Panayotov has picked Doomsday up and slammed him! Doomsday can't keep hold of the triangle and Panayotov manages to pass to side control!
Panayotov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Panayotov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Doomsday is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday shoots and misses
and Panayotov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doomsday darts in looking for a takedown but Panayotov gets double underhooks and turns Doomsday into the cage.
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panayotov.
Panayotov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doomsday has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov lands an overhand right.
Panayotov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doomsday if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice cross by Panayotov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doomsday has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doomsday is breathing heavily.
Doomsday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doomsday fails with the takedown
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab lands there for Panayotov.
Doomsday throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov tries to clinch but Doomsday moves out of range.

Panayotov pushes Doomsday up against the cage in a clinch.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.

Doomsday has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Panayotov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Panayotov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Kronos Doomsday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov wants to stand but Doomsday is controlling his posture from full guard.

Doomsday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday has a closed guard, preventing Panayotov from standing up.
Panayotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panayotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Panayotov sitting in guard here, content to control.

Doomsday working for a triangle but Panayotov defends it easily.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Panayotov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Doomsday looking for a sweep. Not yet Doomsday, not yet.
Panayotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doomsday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doomsday has a closed guard, preventing Panayotov from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Doomsday with that takedown attempt.
Panayotov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Panayotov lands a nice shot that snaps Doomsday's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Panayotov sprawls well.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Panayotov works over Doomsday's head and body with a nice combination.
Doomsday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Doomsday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doomsday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panayotov circles away.
Panayotov throws a head kick that Doomsday semi-blocks.
Panayotov scores with a nice strike.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panayotov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doomsday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Panayotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Panayotov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doomsday.
Doomsday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy right hand. Doomsday should have avoided that one.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Panayotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doomsday throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Doomsday.
Panayotov scores with a punch to the head.
Panayotov on the wrong end of a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panayotov, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
Nikolay Panayotov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.