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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lubomir Panayotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoph Lepesiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lubomir Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christoph Lepesiy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lepesiy moves into the clinch.
Lepesiy manages to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Panayotov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panayotov 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 throwing strikes from guard but Lepesiy blocks nicely.
Lepesiy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lepesiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panayotov defends well.
Lepesiy trying to control the position.
Panayotov won't allow Lepesiy to sweep him here.
Panayotov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panayotov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lepesiy trying to keep a closed guard but Panayotov is proving a slippery customer.
Lepesiy wants to sweep here but Panayotov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov working some strikes from top position.
Panayotov lands a couple of digs.
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.
Lepesiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panayotov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Panayotov postures up in Lepesiy's guard and throws a big left but Lepesiy blocks it.
Panayotov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lepesiy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lepesiy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Panayotov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Panayotov throws a big right hand that misses.
Panayotov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panayotov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lepesiy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Panayotov is now in half guard.
Lepesiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Panayotov scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Lepesiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panayotov.
Panayotov working over Lepesiy with some ground and pound. Lepesiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Panayotov.
Panayotov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Panayotov in particular looking to stall.
Panayotov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lepesiy defending well though.
Lepesiy looks winded!
Panayotov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lepesiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panayotov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panayotov lands a nice short elbow.
Lepesiy taking some punishment here, with Panayotov in his half guard.
Panayotov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panayotov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Panayotov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Panayotov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Panayotov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lepesiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panayotov winds up and cracks Lepesiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lepesiy is trying to stand.
Lepesiy taking some punishment here, with Panayotov in his half guard.
Panayotov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Panayotov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panayotov not doing much here.
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!
Panayotov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Panayotov slips a nice elbow through Lepesiy's hands, connecting with Lepesiy's forehead.
Panayotov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lepesiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lepesiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panayotov.
Panayotov trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panayotov working over Lepesiy with some ground and pound. Lepesiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Panayotov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Panayotov blocks the body kick.
Panayotov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lepesiy as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lepesiy.
Panayotov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Panayotov postures up and lands a big shot to Lepesiy's brow.
Panayotov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lepesiy can't keep his opponent in guard - Panayotov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Panayotov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panayotov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lepesiy's head.
Lepesiy is breathing heavily.
Panayotov working the head and body with strikes.
Panayotov wants to control but Lepesiy is keeping him busy.
Panayotov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov is thwarting Lepesiy's attempts to control the position.
Lepesiy taking some punishment here, with Panayotov in his half guard.
Lepesiy tries to kick Panayotov off but Panayotov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lepesiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Panayotov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Panayotov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Panayotov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panayotov stands up from half guard.
Panayotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panayotov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lepesiy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Panayotov tries to score with some ground and pound. Lepesiy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Panayotov lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepesiy is trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lepesiy is letting Panayotov control him for a moment.
Lepesiy wants to control but Panayotov postures up.
Panayotov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Panayotov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lepesiy to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Panayotov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lepesiy is looking for a sweep.
Panayotov landing a few strikes.
Panayotov working the ground and pound but Lepesiy is defending the strikes.
Panayotov grinds an elbow into Lepesiy's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov working the ground and pound.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lepesiy can do to turn this around?
Panayotov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lepesiy down.
Panayotov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lepesiy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lepesiy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panayotov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lepesiy wants to control but Panayotov postures up.
Lepesiy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Panayotov connects with a decent elbow.
Lubomir Panayotov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panayotov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lepesiy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Panayotov connects with a decent elbow.
Panayotov stands up and beckons Lepesiy to his feet.
Lepesiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Panayotov.
Lepesiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Panayotov sprawls well. Panayotov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lepesiy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepesiy goes for a double leg but Panayotov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Panayotov continues to drive forward.
Lubomir Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christoph Lepesiy.
Lepesiy prevents Panayotov from breaking the clinch.
Panayotov gets underhooks to prevent Lepesiy's takedown attempt.
Panayotov is trying to break the clinch but Lepesiy has him pressed against the cage.
Panayotov tries to break the clinch but Lepesiy is controlling the position.
Panayotov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lepesiy breaks the clinch.
Panayotov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lepesiy. That one must have hurt.
Lepesiy pushes Panayotov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Panayotov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Panayotov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panayotov looks for a takedown but Lepesiy sprawls well.
Lepesiy throws a hook to the side of Panayotov's head but Panayotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panayotov with a hook.
Panayotov tries for a takedown but Lepesiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lepesiy misses with a head kick.
Lepesiy gets caught flat footed, as Panayotov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lepesiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panayotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lepesiy has wrist control.
Lepesiy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Panayotov!
Panayotov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lepesiy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepesiy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panayotov is looking to escape.
Lepesiy looking to finish with strikes here!
Lepesiy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panayotov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panayotov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lepesiy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lepesiy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panayotov is looking to escape.
Panayotov really wants to buck Lepesiy off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lepesiy looking for a guillotine from mount but Panayotov is having none of it.
Panayotov has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Lepesiy trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lepesiy looking to break Panayotov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Panayotov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lepesiy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lepesiy wants to control but Panayotov is keeping busy.
Panayotov holding both Lepesiy 's hands and preventing any damage.
Lepesiy struggling to land strikes to the head as Panayotov covers up.
Christoph Lepesiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lubomir Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lepesiy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Christoph Lepesiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lubomir Panayotov!
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