Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 346: Jones vs Wyatt
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Krison lands a glancing blow to the side of Stefanov's head.
Krison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Stefanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stefanov.
Stefanov digs a good hook to Krison's body.
Nice body punch from Stefanov.
Stefanov blocks a low kick nicely.
Krison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanov.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Stefanov's head coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krison tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefanov misses with a low kick.
Stefanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krison. Krison obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Stefanov.
Stefanov walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Krison motions for Stefanov to come forward. Krison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krison throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Krison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krison tries to work over Stefanov's front leg with a kick but Stefanov checks it.
Krison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stefanov is out of range and Krison settles back down.
Stefanov lands the left hand.
Stefanov cracks Krison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krison throws out a powerful jab.
Stefanov lands a body shot.
Krison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stefanov is breathing heavily.
Good work by Stefanov as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krison.
Stefanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krison.
Stefanov connects with a body shot that sends Krison's belly button to the back.
Krison scores with a jab. Stefanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Krison clinches with his opponent.
Krison pushes Stefanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanov misses with some punches.
Krison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krison working aggressively here.
Krison tries to land a knee to the head but Stefanov blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stefanov.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanov controls his hands.
Krison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanov backwards.
Krison pushes Stefanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Stefanov is rocked!
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Stefanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krison.
Stefanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krison lands a big right hand that drops Stefanov! The killer instinct kicks in and Krison finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Krison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herb Krison!
A victorious Herb Krison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Nasko Stefanov had this to say: 'Yer a dirty pirate hooker!!'.

Event: KOFC 93 - Forclit vs Pagnozzi
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Stefanov dodges the punch combination from Kagonbo.
Some bone on bone action there as Kagonbo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kagonbo connects with a single shot there.
Kagonbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bismack Kagonbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kagonbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kagonbo lands a jab.
Kagonbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stefanov looks to land a left hand but Kagonbo moved out of range nicely.
Stefanov looks to land a left hand but Kagonbo moved out of range nicely.
Kagonbo connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Stefanov covering up! Kagonbo comes in with a big uppercut and Stefanov goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bismack Kagonbo!
Bismack Kagonbo very nearly forgot to thank WarHorse Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Nasko Stefanov spoke after the fight, saying 'Yer a dirty pirate hooker!!'.

Event: KOFC 89 - Forclit / Leonidas 2
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Jab from Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a big shot that misses.
Stefanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abbott follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stefanov throws an off balance right hand
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abbott tries to land a leg kick but Stefanov saw it coming and moves away.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbott throws a low kick but Stefanov avoids it.
Stefanov throws out a loose jab but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanov throws a hook to the side of Abbott's head but Abbott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Stefanov's head coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stefanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abbott lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abbott slips a jab from Stefanov.
Abbott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stefanov misses with a hook. Abbott ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stefanov finds it's way through Abbott's defenses.
Abbott looks to land a right hand but Stefanov moved out of range.
Stefanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abbott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stefanov to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abbott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Stefanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stefanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abbott.
Abbott moves out of range as Stefanov strikes.
Abbott unleashes a big counter combination but Stefanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stefanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abbott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Abbott tenderised Stefanov's leg. Stefanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stefanov misses with an uppercut.
Abbott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abbott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefanov.
Stefanov misses with a straight left.
Abbott misses the jab.
Stefanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abbott slips a jab from Stefanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Stefanov misses the target.
Stefanov blocks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abbott. #T2#
Stefanov throws a body punch but Abbott moves out of range.
Abbott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott cracks Stefanov with a good jab.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Stefanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stefanov.
Abbott misses with an uppercut. Stefanov saw that one coming.
Stefanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Stefanov misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Abbott.
Abbott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abbott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanov misses with a body shot
letting Abbott counter with a right hand.
Abbott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanov.
Nice body punch from Stefanov. #T3#
Stefanov throws a hook but Abbott avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abbott, as that shot connected.
Abbott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Abbott misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Abbott blocks the leg kick.
Abbott scores with a shot to the body.
Abbott throws a leg kick but Stefanov moved away.
Abbott slips under a jab from Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a lazy right hand but Abbott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abbott only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abbott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanov throws out the jab.
Abbott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stefanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stefanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbott counters with a nice body shot.
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stefanov misses with an uppercut. Abbott saw that one coming.
Stefanov misses the jab.
Abbott appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Stefanov misses with an uppercut
and Abbott counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Abbott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Abbott.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abbott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stefanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stefanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stefanov scores with a hook to the body. Abbott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stefanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stefanov misses with an uppercut
and Abbott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stefanov needs to keep his hands up - Abbott had a free shot at his head there.
Abbott moves away from the strike by Stefanov.
Abbott misses with a hook
letting Stefanov counter with a right hand.
Stefanov misses with a left hand
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stefanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbott drops Stefanov with a huge uppercut! Stefanov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Abbott is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brenden Abbott!
A victorious Brenden Abbott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nasko Stefanov spoke after the fight, saying 'Yer a dirty pirate hooker!!'.

Event: KOFC 83 - Vandalay vs Nucombe
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Stefanov lands a jab.
We've been told by Stefanov's head coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flores looks to land a right hand but Stefanov moved out of range.
Stefanov looks to throw the jab but Flores is out of range.
Stefanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flores.
Stefanov throws a lazy right hand but Flores sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Flores. Those never looked like landing.
Flores swings for the body but Stefanov moves out of range.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov throws a right hand that misses
and Flores counters with a nice uppercut.
Flores looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stefanov takes one to the side of the head.
Stefanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flores tries to clinch up.
Flores lands a nice shot that snaps Stefanov's head back.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanov moves away.
Stefanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flores. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flores scores with a hook to the body. Stefanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flores takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Flores misses.
A shot to the liver by Stefanov. Beautiful body shot.
Flores slips a straight right by Stefanov.
A nice side step and Flores releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Stefanov slips a straight right by Flores.
Flores uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
Flores lands a jab to Stefanov's midsection.
Stefanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.
Stefanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanov.
Flores lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stefanov throws a series of strikes that have Flores backpedaling.
Flores on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stefanov throws a hook but Flores avoids it easily.
Stefanov digs a good body shot into Flores's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores scores with a push kick.
Flores thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flores lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stefanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Flores works the jab nicely.
Stefanov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Flores shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Flores is looking to slow Stefanov down with leg kicks.
Flores shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Flores.
Stefanov checks a low kick from Flores.
Stefanov looks to land a left hand but Flores moved out of range nicely.
Stefanov blocks a jab.
Stefanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flores.
Flores misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stefanov.
Flores throws a low kick, looking for Stefanov's leg but Stefanov calmly moves out of range.
Flores fails to land with a series of punches.
Flores fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stefanov on the side of the head.
Flores waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefanov.
It looked like Stefanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stefanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stefanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanov.
Stefanov misses with an uppercut. Flores saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stefanov, as that shot connected. #T3#
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stefanov connects with a jab.
Flores tries to score with a low kick but Stefanov moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Stefanov tries to keep at a distance but Flores has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stefanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanov stalling the fight.
Stefanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flores has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanov.
Flores lands with a short shot to the head.
Flores blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flores misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stefanov.
Stefanov looking to stall.
A short left from Flores.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flores.
Flores has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanov. #T4#
Flores misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores is working Stefanov over against the cage.
Stefanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flores blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stefanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Flores misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flores.
Flores misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flores.
Flores lands with a right to the head.
Stefanov working aggressively here.
Stefanov misses with some punches.
Flores blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flores prevents a body shot from Stefanov.
Stefanov blocks an uppercut.
Stefanov throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Flores dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stefanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stefanov looks to land a combination but Flores avoids it well.
Stefanov just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Flores misses its intended target. #KD2#
Flores lands a big head kick that sends Stefanov tumbling to the mat! Flores takes a step backwards and waves Stefanov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Stefanov is rocked!
Flores fakes the body blow, causing Stefanov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Stefanov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Flores!
A victorious Rafael Flores thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nasko Stefanov was interviewed post fight and said 'Yer a dirty pirate hooker!!'.

Event: KOFC 78 - Cheek vs Morgan
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Stefanov cracks Abbott with an open hand slap.
A combination from Stefanov does no damage.
Stefanov throws a shot to the body.
Abbott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stefanov cracks Abbott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abbott feints and then cracks Stefanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stefanov down.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
Abbott loads up on a big right hand but Stefanov slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Abbott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Abbott checks a leg kick.
Abbott tried to counter with a leg kick but Stefanov avoided it.
Stefanov looks to throw the jab but Abbott is out of range.
Stefanov lands with a hook. Abbott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stefanov throws a leg kick but Abbott moved away.
Stefanov misses with the combination.
Abbott feints and then cracks Stefanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stefanov down.
Abbott throws the left hand but Stefanov avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Stefanov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Abbott misses with an uppercut. Stefanov saw that one coming.
Stefanov throws a leg kick but Abbott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stefanov lands an overhand right.
Abbott checks a low kick from Stefanov.
Stefanov lands with a hook. Abbott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stefanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stefanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abbott. Abbott obviously looking to wear him down.
Abbott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefanov.
Abbott throws a lazy right hand but Stefanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Abbott throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abbott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
Abbott feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stefanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abbott throws out the jab.
Stefanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Abbott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stefanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abbott sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Abbott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stefanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abbott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Stefanov - just one landing.
Stefanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abbott. That did some damage!
Stefanov lands with a nice combination. Abbott backs away looking to recover.
Abbott throws a looping overhand right but Stefanov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Abbott.
Stefanov tests Abbott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stefanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abbott. Abbott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but Abbott avoids them all with ease.
Abbott wants to slow Stefanov down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefanov! But no joy.
Stefanov throws a body punch but Abbott moves out of range. #T3#
Abbott slips a straight right by Stefanov.
It looked like Abbott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abbott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stefanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Abbott throws a big shot that misses.
Abbott is looking to slow Stefanov down with leg kicks.
Abbott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abbott avoids the head kick by Stefanov.
Abbott throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Abbott misses its intended target.
Abbott throws a looping overhand right but Stefanov ducks down to avoid it.
Abbott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abbott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abbott jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Stefanov misses with a leg kick.
Abbott throws a chopping leg kick but Stefanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abbott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stefanov is out of range and Abbott settles back down.
Abbott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefanov.
Abbott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott throws a shot from downtown. Stefanov moves away and avoids it.
Stefanov throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stefanov throws a hook but Abbott blocks it.
Stefanov checks the leg kick.
Stefanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abbott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Stefanov backs away, Abbott returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abbott throws an overhand right that lands on Stefanov's shoulder, as Stefanov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abbott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abbott.
Stefanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stefanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stefanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stefanov ducks under a wild hook from Abbott.
Stefanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abbott is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abbott might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stefanov connects with the punch.
Stefanov throws a leg kick but Abbott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abbott slips a straight right by Stefanov.
Abbott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Stefanov misses.
It looked like Abbott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a nice looking combination but Abbott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Abbott misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov looks to land a right hand but Abbott moved out of range.
Stefanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbott.
Abbott is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stefanov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stefanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stefanov scores with a jab.
Abbott slips under a jab from Stefanov.#T1#
Stefanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abbott's head backwards.
Stefanov throws a jab when Abbott was well out of range.
Good shot there by Stefanov.
Stefanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
Abbott throws a low kick but Stefanov avoids it.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but Abbott avoids them all with ease.
Abbott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stefanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stefanov misses the shot to the body.
Stefanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Abbott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stefanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abbott's head.
Stefanov digs a good hook to Abbott's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Abbott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stefanov.#T2#
Stefanov looks to land a combination but Abbott avoids it well.
Abbott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stefanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abbott is out of range.
Abbott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stefanov throws a solid leg kick but Abbott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stefanov.
Abbott is looking to counter punch.
Stefanov misses with a low kick as Abbott jumps back.
Stefanov throws a hook but Abbott avoids it easily.
Abbott moves away from the strike by Stefanov.
Stefanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stefanov is looking to slow Abbott down with leg kicks.
Stefanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stefanov misses with a combination
and Abbott counters with an inside leg kick.
Abbott connects with a solid leg kick.
Stefanov misses with a looping left.
Abbott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abbott tries a low kick but Stefanov avoids it.
Stefanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Stefanov thuds his right hand into Abbott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stefanov checks a low kick from Abbott.
Stefanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Abbott coming out on top.
Abbott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stefanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abbott moves away from the strike by Stefanov.
Abbott throws a leg kick
and Stefanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abbott throws a leg kick but Stefanov moved away.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanov moves away.
Abbott throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Stefanov misses with a two punch combination.
Abbott throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stefanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefanov jabs at Abbott's body.
Abbott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Abbott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abbott throws a chopping leg kick but Stefanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stefanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abbott's sensitive parts.
Stefanov swings for the body but Abbott moves out of range.
Stefanov lands with a cross.
Stefanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefanov loads up on a big right hand but Abbott slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Stefanov.
Abbott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abbott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stefanov is able to avoid easily.
Abbott slips a straight right by Stefanov.
Stefanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbott was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanov.
Abbott is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abbott misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abbott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Abbott.
Jab by Stefanov.
Stefanov defending well as Abbott loads up on a big left hand.
Stefanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Stefanov misses with the combination.
Jab from Stefanov.
Stefanov lands a head shot.
Abbott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stefanov looks to land a left hand but Abbott moved out of range nicely.
Stefanov jabs Abbott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Stefanov.
Stefanov misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Stefanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbott was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanov.
An attempted straight right counter from Abbott misses the target.
Stefanov scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanov tries to land a leg kick but Abbott saw it coming and moves away.
Abbott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Abbott swings for the body but Stefanov moves out of range.
Abbott swings widly with a right hand
and Stefanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Stefanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abbott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abbott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stefanov under the eye.
Stefanov misses with a hook. Abbott ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Stefanov coming out on top.
Abbott throws a hook but Stefanov blocks it.
Stefanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abbott misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Stefanov finds it's target.#T2#
Stefanov cracks Abbott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abbott moves away from the strike by Stefanov.
Abbott throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Stefanov throws a body punch but Abbott moves out of range.
Abbott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abbott appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abbott moves forwards but Stefanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abbott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stefanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abbott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stefanov throws a looping overhand right but Abbott ducks down to avoid it.
Stefanov misses with a body shot.
Stefanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stefanov misses with a head kick.
Stefanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abbott has time to react.
Abbott throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stefanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nasko Stefanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Stefanov throws a combination. Abbott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stefanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abbott throws out a powerful jab.
Abbott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abbott checks a low kick from Stefanov.
Abbott scores with a leg kick.
Abbott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abbott is looking to chop away at Stefanov's legs.
Stefanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abbott counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stefanov throws a hook but Abbott avoids it easily.
Stefanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abbott. That did some damage!
Stefanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbott.
Abbott throwing a counter right hand but Stefanov manages to avoid it.
Brenden Abbott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Stefanov misses with an uppercut
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Abbott throws out a loose jab but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stefanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abbott misses with a low kick.
Stefanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Abbott.
Stefanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stefanov cracks Abbott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stefanov cracks the inside of Abbott's front leg.
Abbott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stefanov lands with an overhand left.
Stefanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Abbott is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nasko Stefanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stefanov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: KOFC 73 - Force vs Karelin 3
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Abbott throws out a loose jab but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Stefanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abbott has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stefanov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Abbott looks to land a left hand but Stefanov moved out of range nicely.
Stefanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abbott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Abbott finds it's target.
Abbott connects with a jab.
Abbott scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Stefanov misses.
A right-left combo lands from Stefanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbott.
Abbott misses with an uppercut.
Stefanov throws a combination that misses
and Abbott counters with an inside leg kick.
Abbott lands with a shot to the body.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt
and Stefanov counters with a left and a right that stings Abbott. #T1#
Stefanov misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Abbott misses
and Stefanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abbott, right into the meat.
That kick from Abbott tenderised Stefanov's leg. Stefanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brenden Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbott jabs at Stefanov's body.
Abbott tries to work over Stefanov's front leg with a kick but Stefanov checks it.
It looked like Stefanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stefanov avoids a kick to the body.
Abbott throws a front kick aimed at Stefanov's knee but Stefanov avoids it well.
Abbott misses with a hook.
Stefanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abbott connects with a body shot that sends Stefanov's belly button to the back.
Abbott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stefanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abbott, right into the meat. #T2#
Stefanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abbott swings for the body but Stefanov moves out of range.
Stefanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanov throws a big counter combination but Abbott scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Abbott throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Abbott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stefanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abbott scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abbott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stefanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abbott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abbott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefanov wants to control but Abbott is keeping busy.
Abbott throws a strike but Stefanov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Abbott throws a strike but Stefanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Abbott 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.
Abbott wants to control but Stefanov passes easily into half guard.
Abbott wants to improve his position but Stefanov is controlling well. #T4#
Abbott gets full guard.
Abbott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abbott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stefanov's guard. #REVB#
Stefanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abbott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abbott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abbott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stefanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abbott on the ground.
Abbott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stefanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stefanov tries to get out of the position.
Stefanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Abbott scores with a nice strike.
Stefanov looks to land a combination. Abbott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stefanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbott scores with a spinning back kick!
Brenden Abbott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbott misses with a lunging right hand
and Stefanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abbott thinking.
Abbott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abbott slips a jab from Stefanov.
Stefanov backing away here, and Abbott unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abbott throws a body shot but no joy.
Abbott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
Abbott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abbott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nasko Stefanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbott moves out of range as Stefanov throws a body kick.
Abbott connects with a leg kick. Stefanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abbott scores with a body shot. #T1#
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Stefanov throws a sloppy head kick and Abbott moves out of range easily.
Stefanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Abbott there.
Abbott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abbott misses with a looping left.
Stefanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abbott avoids the head kick by Stefanov.
Abbott cracks Stefanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stefanov throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abbott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stefanov at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abbott cracks the inside of Stefanov's front leg.
Abbott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abbott - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Abbott closes the distance and clinches up with Stefanov, looking for a takedown. Abbott pushes Stefanov against the cage but Stefanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abbott misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Abbott.
Abbott avoids the head kick by Stefanov.
Abbott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but Stefanov shows good takedown defense.
Abbott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stefanov jabs at Abbott's body.
Abbott throws a leg kick but Stefanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stefanov throws a right hand that Abbott ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbott also avoids with ease.
Stefanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abbott.#T3#
Abbott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stefanov momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Abbott.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but Abbott avoids them all with ease.
Abbott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abbott digs a good hook to Stefanov's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Stefanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbott misses the jab.
Abbott cracks the inside of Stefanov's front leg.
Abbott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abbott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stefanov in his tracks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abbott.
Abbott throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stefanov counters with a left and a right that stings Abbott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Good work by Stefanov as he checks the leg kick.
Abbott throws a front kick aimed at Stefanov's knee but Stefanov avoids it well.
Stefanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abbott lands a jab.
Stefanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stefanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abbott.
Abbott's corner calls for a 1-2. Abbott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abbott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
It seemed like Abbott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abbott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abbott takes a swing at Stefanov's ribcage but misses.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brenden Abbott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Abbott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abbott. That's going to slow Stefanov down.
Abbott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Stefanov lands a two punch combo.
Abbott misses the jab.
Abbott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abbott thows a leg kick but Stefanov checks it
and Stefanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Stefanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Abbott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stefanov's waist but Stefanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abbott off to one side.
Stefanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbott.
Abbott shoots and misses
and Stefanov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott thumps Stefanov with a low kick.
Abbott connects with a leg kick. Stefanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Abbott takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abbott blocks a head kick by Stefanov.
Abbott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanov misses with a head kick.
Stefanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abbott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stefanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abbott connects with a solid leg kick.
Abbott misses with a body shot.
Abbott blocks a head kick by Stefanov. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abbott. Stefanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbott works the jab nicely.
Abbott blocks a head kick by Stefanov.
Abbott throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stefanov counters with a series of strikes. Abbott will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stefanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nasko Stefanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abbott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abbott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Stefanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abbott scores with a nice right hand.
Abbott motions for Stefanov to come forward. Abbott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Abbott.
Stefanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abbott makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Abbott. That snapped Stefanov's head back. #T3#
A head kick misses from Stefanov.
Stefanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abbott.
Abbott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Abbott misses.
Abbott is looking to slow Stefanov down with leg kicks.
Abbott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nasko Stefanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abbott throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stefanov.
Abbott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Abbott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stefanov doesn't seem phased though.
Abbott scores with a body shot.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but Abbott avoids them all with ease.
Stefanov throws a head kick but Abbott moves out of range.
Abbott misses with a looping left.#T4#
Abbott lands a glancing blow to the side of Stefanov's head.
A head kick by Stefanov misses
and Abbott counters with an inside leg kick.
Abbott lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott lands a leg kick that knocks Stefanov off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Stefanov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abbott.
Abbott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abbott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stefanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abbott avoids the head kick by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a lazy head kick
and Abbott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stefanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abbott counters with a leg kick.
Abbott is looking to land body kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brenden Abbott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abbott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenden Abbott!
Brenden Abbott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Nasko Stefanov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yer a dirty pirate hooker!!'.

Event: Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Hand does it's job there.
Stefanov slips a jab from Hand.
Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
Hand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanov.
Stefanov wants to land a leg kick but Hand is out of range.
Stefanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanov feints a counter leg kick.
Stefanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stefanov looks to throw the jab but Hand is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand throws a push kick but Stefanov slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Hand misses
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefanov swings for the body but Hand moves out of range.
Hand tries to land a leg kick but Stefanov saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Hand staying out of range there.
Hand dips to his left and cracks Stefanov with an uppercut!
Hand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefanov feints a counter leg kick.
Hand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stefanov sprawls well. Stefanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hand gets slowly back to his feet.
Stefanov tried to score with a low kick but Hand checks it.
Stefanov walks into a jab.
Stefanov throws an overhand right that lands on Hand's shoulder, as Hand tries to avoid the shot.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefanov.
Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hand!
Nice jab there from Hand.
Stefanov with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hand.
Hand misses with a low kick.
Stefanov takes a swing at Hand's ribcage but misses.
Hand throws a shot from downtown. Stefanov moves away and avoids it.
Stefanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nasko Stefanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Hand tries a low kick but Stefanov avoids it.
Stefanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand manages to avoid it.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanov throws a low kick but Hand moves out of range easily.
Hand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stefanov lands a right hook to the body.
Hand misses the body punch
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stefanov's sensitive parts.
Stefanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hand throws a series of punches but Stefanov avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Stefanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hand is just out of range.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Stefanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stefanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefanov, right into the meat.
Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stefanov misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nasko Stefanov 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#
Stefanov misses with a leg kick.
Hand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hand.
Stefanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Hand has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stefanov lands a high kick!
Nice cross by Stefanov.#KD2#
Stefanov lands a left and a right that send Hand crashing to the mat, dazed. Stefanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Israel Hand has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov throws a leg kick but Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hand feinted with a counter takedown.
Stefanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefanov misses with a looping left.
Stefanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefanov is just out of range.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Stefanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefanov! But no joy.
Stefanov throws a body punch but Hand moves out of range.
Stefanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hand throws a body punch but Stefanov moves out of range.
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Stefanov.
Hand walks into a stiff left hand from Stefanov.
Stefanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stefanov lands with a nice body punch.
Hand takes one on the button.#T2#
Stefanov misses with an uppercut.
Hand tries to counter with a takedown but Stefanov is quick to defend against it.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Hand throws a leg kick but Stefanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stefanov feints a counter leg kick.
Hand fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefanov throws a counter combo.#TD#
Hand looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand throwing strikes from guard but Stefanov blocks nicely.
Hand wants to control from the top but Stefanov keeps moving.
Hand postures up in Stefanov's guard and throws a big left but Stefanov blocks it. #T3#
Hand with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hand lands a couple of elbows.
Hand wants to control from the top but Stefanov keeps moving.
Hand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hand.
Hand wants to control from the top but Stefanov keeps moving.
Hand showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stefanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stefanov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stefanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov moves out of range of the body kick from Hand.
Hand staying out of range there.
Hand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stefanov sprawls and moves away.
Hand misses with a double jab.
Stefanov misses with a hook.
Hand feinted with a counter takedown.
Hand slips under a jab from Stefanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Hand'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanov digs a good hook to Hand's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stefanov.
Stefanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hand off the cage and back into range.
Hand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefanov scores with a nice head shot.
Stefanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hand throws a leg kick which misses Stefanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Stefanov tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov throws an overhand right that lands on Hand's shoulder, as Hand tries to avoid the shot.
Hand lands with an uppercut that bounces Stefanov off the cage and back into range.
Hand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A combination from Hand does no damage.
Stefanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stefanov scores with a body shot.
Stefanov lands a jab.
Stefanov thows a leg kick but Hand checks it #TD#
and Hand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hand.
Stefanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hand is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefanov has wrist control.
Hand tries to free his leg and advance position but Stefanov is retaining full guard.
Stefanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Israel Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hand controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stefanov keeping full guard, as Hand tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hand throws a poor cross that misses
and Stefanov counters with a nice body shot.
Stefanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanov misses with a body shot.
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!
Hand is looking to chop away at Stefanov's legs.
Nasko Stefanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Stefanov cracks Hand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hand thows a leg kick but Stefanov checks it
and Stefanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hand misses with a right hand
and Stefanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stefanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hand misses with a low kick.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov thumps Hand with a low kick.#T4#
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand misses with a jab to the body
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Hand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand misses with a wild body shot.
Hand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefanov counters with a left to the body.
Stefanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stefanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hand is out of range.
Hand feints and then cracks Stefanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stefanov down.
Hand cracks a nice hook into Stefanov's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nasko Stefanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stefanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Aspire 61: Lewandowski vs Yew
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1##TD2#
AssKicken throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stefanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. AssKicken is in Stefanov's guard.
Stefanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stefanov tries to get out of the position.
AssKicken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
AssKicken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stefanov's guard.
Stefanov won't allow AssKicken to pass to mount. #SUB2#
AssKicken is working for a kimura but Stefanov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
AssKicken is trying to work for a kimura but Stefanov is defending well.
AssKicken is pressing down on Stefanov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stefanov is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
AssKicken wants to pass to mount but Stefanov is defending the position. #T1#
AssKicken keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
AssKicken 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.
AssKicken tries to pass to full mount but Stefanov defends it.
Stefanov 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.
Stefanov is looking for a sweep. AssKicken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stefanov is refusing to be controlled, as AssKicken sits in half guard.
AssKicken is looking to advance position but Stefanov won't allow it. #SUB2#
AssKicken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stefanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time AssKicken.
AssKicken is looking to advance position but Stefanov won't allow it. #SUB2#
AssKicken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stefanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time AssKicken. #SUB2#
AssKicken is trying to work for a kimura but Stefanov is defending well. #T3#
AssKicken passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
AssKicken swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stefanov is now in AssKicken's guard. A big mistake from AssKicken there, giving up the dominant position!
AssKicken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
AssKicken wants to improve his position but instead Stefanov has moved into half guard.
Stefanov wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
AssKicken tries to roll over but Stefanov keeps him under control.
AssKicken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
AssKicken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stefanov can't keep his opponent in guard - AssKicken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
AssKicken works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
AssKicken working for a guillotine from mount but Stefanov is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thoreaux AssKicken 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.
#R2#
AssKicken lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
AssKicken throws a right hand that misses
and Stefanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
AssKicken misses with a hook. Stefanov ducked under it nicely.
AssKicken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
AssKicken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
AssKicken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
AssKicken lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AssKicken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stefanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Stefanov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for AssKicken. That snapped Stefanov's head back.
AssKicken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Stefanov throws a big shot that misses.
Stefanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits AssKickens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Thoreaux AssKicken has been cut.
AssKicken cracks Stefanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for AssKicken.
A jab from AssKicken finds it's way through Stefanov's defenses.
Stefanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
AssKicken throws out a leg kick but Stefanov moves out of range and AssKicken only half commits.
Stefanov fires out a quick counter leg kick but AssKicken just manages to avoid it.
Stefanov throws a sloppy head kick and AssKicken moves out of range easily.
Stefanov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Stefanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
AssKicken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stefanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling AssKicken to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by AssKicken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of AssKicken.
Stefanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
AssKicken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
AssKicken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It's a brutal combination of punches from AssKicken! Stefanov is backing up but he can't get away as AssKicken lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Stefanov and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thoreaux AssKicken!
Thoreaux AssKicken made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying ' "I do this for you ASPIRE, I love you, line up the next one, all I want to do is fight and hear my fans cheer, I'm a blessed man, what a time to be alive, woo!"'.
The defeated Nasko Stefanov had this to say: 'Yer a dirty pirate hooker!!'.

Event: Aspire 46: Orsini vs Ramon
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1##CL#
Peterson rushes Stefanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stefanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stefanov throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanov.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Stefanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Peterson uses from the top position. #SU#
Peterson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterson thinking.
Stefanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stefanov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson tries a body shot but Stefanov blocks it. #TD2#
Stefanov jumps into guard, dragging Peterson to the mat. #SU#
Peterson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stefanov, up you get!
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefanov.#T1#
Stefanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Peterson has been cut.
Peterson closes the distance but Stefanov moves to the side
and Stefanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Stefanov lands a left and a right that send Peterson crashing to the mat, dazed. Stefanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson avoids the body shot from Stefanov. #CL#
Peterson has Stefanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stefanov blocking some punches.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Stefanov blocking some punches.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanov.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stefanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Stefanov avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson pushes Stefanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Stefanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stefanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Stefanov is working an open guard so Peterson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Peterson has Stefanov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Stefanov lands an uppercut.
Stefanov looking for a takedown.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Stefanov blocking some punches.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanov backwards.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanov.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanov controls his hands.
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Stefanov.
Stefanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Peterson walks into a jab.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Stefanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stefanov throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Stefanov misses with a body shot.
Peterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stefanov.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Peterson closes the distance but Stefanov moves to the side
enabling Stefanov to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Peterson rushes Stefanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson lands a left hand.
Stefanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stefanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peterson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nasko Stefanov.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefanov tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanov lands a left hand.
Stefanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
Stefanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peterson after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson tries to work over Stefanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanov is working for takedown but Peterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stefanov fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Stefanov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Peterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Peterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stefanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Stefanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefanov feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Peterson darts in and clinches Stefanov up against the cage.
Thomas Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Stefanov as the two fighters clinch.
Stefanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanov backwards.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stefanov.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Stefanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson backing away here, and Stefanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Peterson scores with a nice head shot.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefanov lands a head kick. Peterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peterson closes the distance but Stefanov moves to the side
letting Stefanov counter with a right hand.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Stefanov pushes him off.
Peterson connects with a right hand. Stefanov shakes it off.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Stefanov keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Stefanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefanov. That's going to slow Peterson down.
Peterson throws a jab when Stefanov was well out of range.
Stefanov throws a solid leg kick but Peterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stefanov.#T2#
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No joy there for Stefanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stefanov moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Stefanov unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefanov.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanov slips a jab from Peterson.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Stefanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Stefanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson tries to clinch but Stefanov is having none of it.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanov manages to avoid it.
Stefanov throws a leg kick which misses Peterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Peterson tries to avoid it.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Peterson cracks Stefanov with a good jab.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Stefanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Stefanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Stefanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Stefanov circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefanov.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Peterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peterson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stefanov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stefanov counters with a nice body shot.
Peterson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanov ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Stefanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Stefanov keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Stefanov tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
A body shot lands from Peterson.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Peterson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson looks to clinch
and Stefanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson misses with a hook. Stefanov ducked under it nicely.
Peterson looks to clinch
enabling Stefanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefanov works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stefanov avoids the body shot from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stefanov has time to react.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stefanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stefanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stefanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stefanov counters with a good low kick that Peterson was not able to check.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Stefanov is avoiding it.
Stefanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stefanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.#T2#
Peterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Stefanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stefanov moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefanov! But no joy.
A jab from Stefanov does it's job there.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Stefanov pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Stefanov misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! A monster head kick from Stefanov and Peterson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Stefanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 43
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Stefanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Stefanov.
Sykk throws a hook but Stefanov avoids it easily.
Sykk moves out of range of the leg kick from Stefanov.
Sykk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanov moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefanov! But no joy.
Stefanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stefanov throws a lazy head kick
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
Stefanov misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Stefanov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov looks to throw the jab but Sykk is out of range.
Sykk is looking to counter the offense by Stefanov and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Stefanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
A counter left hand to the body from Sykk misses its target.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefanov.#T1#
Stefanov stuns Sykk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stefanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stefanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Stefanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Sykk is looking to clinch but Stefanov is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanov. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanov takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
Stefanov cracks a nice hook into Sykk's ribs.
Stefanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stefanov scrambles back to his feet.
Sykk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Stefanov rushes Sykk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Stefanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Stefanov blocking some punches.
Stefanov scores with a shot to the side of Sykk's head.
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!
Stefanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sykk blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Stefanov lands with a right to the head.
Stefanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanov. #T3#
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
Stefanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanov.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanov misses with some punches.
Sykk lands an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Sykk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanov.
Stefanov blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Stefanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stefanov blocks an uppercut.
Sykk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanov.
Stefanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykk can't find room to land a body shot as Stefanov controls the action.
Stefanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A right hand to the body from Stefanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Stefanov closes the distance and clinches.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanov working aggressively here.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanov.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stefanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Sykk working aggressively here. #T1#
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stefanov walks away with a smile on his face. Sykk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stefanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Sykk gets tackled into the cage by Stefanov. Stefanov maintains the clinch.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Stefanov blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Stefanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sykk up against the cage.
Stefanov blocks a body shot from Sykk. #T2#
Stefanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanov.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Stefanov misses with an elbow strike.
Sykk working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sykk's brow.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk pushes Stefanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Stefanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanov misses with the head strike.
Stefanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanov misses with some punches.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stefanov or not.
Stefanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Stefanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanov.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Stefanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Stefanov misses with some punches.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanov blocks an uppercut.
Sykk is trying to pull guard but Stefanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Sykk tries to pull guard but Stefanov holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykk drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asmund Sykk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nasko Stefanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sykk.
As Stefanov tries to get set, Sykk tries to push him back and clinch up but Stefanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykk.
Stefanov throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Stefanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sykk circles away quickly and effectively.
As Stefanov looks to move away, Sykk throws a big counter combo but Stefanov just gets out of the way.
Sykk blocks a head kick by Stefanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefanov counters with a straight right hand.
Stefanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Stefanov slips the punch.
Stefanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sykk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Stefanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
Sykk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stefanov throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.
Stefanov misses with a wild combination.
Sykk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stefanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk misses with a hook. Stefanov ducked under it nicely.
Sykk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Stefanov throws a chopping leg kick but Sykk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stefanov throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Sykk counters with a nice right hand that sends Stefanov toppling to the canvas! Stefanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sykk finish him?!#ROC#
Stefanov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Sykk takes the fight into the clinch.
Stefanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykk finish him?
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Stefanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykk tries a body shot but Stefanov blocks it.
Stefanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sykk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sykk.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Asmund Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stefanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasko Stefanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stefanov pushes Sykk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stefanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Stefanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sykk.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Stefanov blocks a body shot from Sykk.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asmund Sykk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stefanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 38
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
MacLeod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod shoots in for a double leg but Stefanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As MacLeod tries to get set, Stefanov tries to push him back and clinch up but MacLeod manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Stefanov tries to sprawl but MacLeod drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Stefanov defends the submission attempt.
Stefanov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~KT-MMA~, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stefanov is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Stefanov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
MacLeod is working for a kimura but Stefanov is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura but Stefanov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Stefanov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod. #SUB2#
Stefanov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacLeod.
Stefanov is looking to control MacLeod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stefanov avoid being mounted?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
MacLeod is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
MacLeod is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stefanov is looking to control MacLeod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stefanov avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
MacLeod looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
MacLeod wants to pass to mount but Stefanov is defending the position. #SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for submissions but instead, Stefanov has regained full guard.
MacLeod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stefanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stefanov controls MacLeod momentarily but MacLeod frees himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Stefanov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
MacLeod drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stefanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacLeod has Stefanov in his guard.#REVR#
MacLeod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stefanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
MacLeod drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stefanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacLeod has Stefanov in his guard.#REVR#
MacLeod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stefanov blocks the body kick.
Stefanov tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range.
Stefanov misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stefanov sprawls well. Stefanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLeod shoots in but Stefanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stefanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Stefanov tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range.
Nasko Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up with Stefanov, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes Stefanov against the cage but Stefanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Stefanov, which made it look bad.
Stefanov stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanov.
MacLeod looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefanov is fending him off so far but MacLeod persists. Nope, Stefanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Stefanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacLeod fails with the takedown#CL#
and Stefanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod is trying to drag Stefanov to the mat but Stefanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Stefanov prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanov.
MacLeod is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Stefanov.
MacLeod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stefanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacLeod fails with the takedown#CL#
and Stefanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown.
MacLeod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefanov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stefanov tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Stefanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stefanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stefanov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Stefanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Stefanov.
A short right from Stefanov on the inside.
Stefanov digs a right hand into MacLeod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacLeod's gas tank.
Stefanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stefanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacLeod.
MacLeod wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Stefanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nasko Stefanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefanov lands a nice uppercut.
Stefanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stefanov lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Stefanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanov.
Stefanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stefanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacLeod's efforts to push away.
Stefanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Stefanov.
Stefanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stefanov after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod moves forwards but Stefanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stefanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stefanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasko Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor MacLeod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Stefanov misses #TD2#
and MacLeod counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
MacLeod is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stefanov sees it coming and defends easily.
Stefanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stefanov wants to sweep here but MacLeod controlling him for the moment.
Stefanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stefanov tries to get out of the position.#T1#
MacLeod trying to move into half guard but instead Stefanov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Stefanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefanov has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.
Stefanov trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
MacLeod pulls Stefanov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
MacLeod is looking for a triangle here but Stefanov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
MacLeod is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
MacLeod tries to bench press Stefanov off him but Stefanov keeps the position.
Stefanov in the domination position with MacLeod hanging on.#T3#
You can see the frustration on MacLeod's face as Stefanov controls the position.
MacLeod wants to control but Stefanov postures up.
MacLeod is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stefanov is staying active.
MacLeod is trying to improve his position.
MacLeod is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacLeod is looking to control Stefanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacLeod avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacLeod wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacLeod takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nasko Stefanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefanov slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
MacLeod moves out of range as Stefanov strikes.
Stefanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stefanov as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stefanov lands with a nice body punch.
Stefanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nasko Stefanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stefanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 29
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Boes misses with a straight left.
Boes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stefanov 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.
Boes throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Boes.
Boes misses with a wild body shot.
Boes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boes takes one to the side of the head.
Stefanov slips a straight right by Boes.
Good shot there by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a low kick, looking for Boes's leg but Boes calmly moves out of range.
Stefanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Allen Boes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Stefanov misses.
Stefanov connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boes.#CL2#
Boes clinches with his opponent.
Boes blocks the elbow strike.
Boes pushes Stefanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Boes pushes Stefanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Boes.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Boes controls the action.
Boes lands with a right to the head.
Boes struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanov controls his hands.
Boes prevents a body shot from Stefanov.
Boes dodges an elbow strike from Stefanov.
Boes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Boes controls the action.
A short right from Boes on the inside.
Boes misses with the head strike.
Boes misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanov fails to land.
Nice body punch from Stefanov - that landed with a thud.
Boes lands a left hand.
Stefanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boes lands with a right to the head.
Stefanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Boes fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boes blocks a body shot from Stefanov.
A short uppercut from Stefanov.
Stefanov trying to stall but Boes improves his position.
Boes cracks Stefanov with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Boes breaks the clinch.
Boes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefanov avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Boes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stefanov tries to throw a body punch but Boes avoids it by throwing Stefanov back against the cage.
Boes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boes blocks an uppercut.
Boes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stefanov tries to work over Boes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Boes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanov.
A short right from Boes.
Boes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stefanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boes controls his hands.
Boes lands an uppercut.
Boes has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanov.
Stefanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boes.
Nice body punch from Boes - that landed with a thud.
Boes throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Boes works on Stefanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Stefanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Boes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boes's elbow.
Stefanov scores with a shot to the side of Boes's head.
Boes throws a head punch that misses.
Boes throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Boes lands a body punch. #T4#
Boes misses with some punches.
Boes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanov stalling against the cage.
Boes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanov backwards.
Boes lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Boes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boes misses with a wild body shot.
Boes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stefanov blocks a jab.
Boes throws a good cross that connects.
Stefanov tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boes misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Boes manages to circle out of the way.
Stefanov jabs Boes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stefanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boes was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefanov.
A punch lands to the side of Boes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Boes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boes takes one to the chin there.
Boes wobbles Stefanov with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Boes dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Stefanov to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Allen Boes!
Nasko Stefanov spoke after the fight, saying 'Yer a dirty pirate hooker!!'.

Event: Just Bleed 25.5
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Stefanov walks into a left hand.
White Iv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanov moves away.
Stefanov misses with an uppercut. White Iv saw that one coming.
White Iv throws a head kick but Stefanov moves out of range.
White Iv throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
White Iv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stefanov avoids it really well and circles away.
As White Iv tries to get set, Stefanov tries to push him back and clinch up but White Iv manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefanov avoids the body shot from White Iv.
White Iv falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Stefanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
White Iv tries to pull guard but Stefanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
White Iv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stefanov walks away with a smile on his face. White Iv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nasko Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White Iv.
White Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanov was well out of range. Poor timing from White Iv.
White Iv dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stefanov. That did some damage!
Stefanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
White Iv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stefanov moves away.
White Iv tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanov was well out of range. Poor timing from White Iv.
Stefanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from White Iv.
White Iv misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefanov.
White Iv throws a body punch but Stefanov moves out of range.
White Iv throws a leg kick #CL#
and Stefanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stefanov pushes White Iv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White Iv fails to pull guard.
White Iv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stefanov is defending well.
Stefanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stefanov lands with a light punch inside.
Stefanov is leaning against White Iv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
White Iv jumps guard but Stefanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
White Iv looks winded!
Stefanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of White Ivs head.
A short left from Stefanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stefanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Stefanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White Iv is trying to break the clinch but Stefanov has him pressed against the cage.
White Iv letting Stefanov take a breather here.
Stefanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stefanov.
Stefanov lands with a short shot to the head.
White Iv jumps guard but Stefanov stands there with White Iv around his waist. White Iv gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stefanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Stefanov.
Stefanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stefanov stalling against the cage.
White Iv fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Stefanov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Stefanov on the inside.
A short right from Stefanov.
White Iv tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White Iv being controlled against the cage.
Stefanov stops a takedown attempt from White Iv.
Stefanov works on White Iv's body with a couple of short punches.
Stefanov lands an uppercut.
Stefanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White Iv tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stefanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
White Iv tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stefanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stefanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Stefanov. #T4#
Stefanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of White Iv backwards.
White Iv scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Stefanov.
White Iv tries to pull guard but Stefanov won't allow it.
Stefanov is leaning against White Iv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stefanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Stefanov.
Stefanov displaying some good clinch control by pressing White Iv up against the cage.
Stefanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stefanov gets through White Iv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White Iv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stefanov lands a nice uppercut.
White Iv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stefanov walks away with a smile on his face. White Iv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stefanov digs a good body shot into White Iv's ribs.
White Iv dives in for a single leg takedown but Stefanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
White Iv throws a sloppy head kick and Stefanov moves out of range easily.
Stefanov lands a right hook to the body. #KD#
Stefanov lands a big uppercut and White Iv crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but White Iv looks OK. Stefanov waves White Iv back to his feet!#ROC#
White Iv is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Walter White Iv has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crack! Stefanov connects with the perfect overhand right and White Iv falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Stefanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nasko Stefanov!
After the fight, Nasko Stefanov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Just Bleed Black Friday
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Stefanov misses with a head kick.
Beddo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefanov.
Beddo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanov avoids the head kick by Beddo.
Beddo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stefanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Beddo clinches up with Stefanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Beddo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stefanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stefanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Beddo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beddo.
Beddo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Stefanov gets underhooks to prevent Beddo's takedown attempt.
Stefanov scores with a shot to the side of Beddo's head.
Beddo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
A body shot lands from Beddo.
Beddo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Beddo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Beddo goes for a double leg but Stefanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stefanov continues to drive forward.
Philo Beddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanov throws a body kick that misses.
Stefanov checks a leg kick.
Beddo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stefanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanov swings for the body but Beddo moves out of range.
Stefanov scores with a kick to the body.
Beddo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stefanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beddo misses with the combination.
Nasko Stefanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Beddo as he connects with a hook.
Beddo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
Beddo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Beddo fails with the takedown
and Stefanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Beddo throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanov.
Stefanov misses with a leg kick.
Beddo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stefanov lands a right hook to the body.
Stefanov throws a wild body kick that Beddo sees coming a mile off.
Beddo throwing a counter right hand but Stefanov manages to avoid it.
Stefanov misses the shot to the body.
Beddo looks to land a body kick but Stefanov moved away.
Beddo moves out of range as Stefanov strikes.
A slow jab from Stefanov misses its intended target.
Beddo throws a lazy uppercut
and Stefanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beddo checks a leg kick.
Beddo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stefanov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beddo will feel that in the morning.
Beddo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beddo misses the jab.
Beddo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beddo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Beddo throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Stefanov. Beautiful body shot.
Beddo shoots in for a takedown but Stefanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beddo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stefanov misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Beddo with that takedown attempt.
Stefanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beddo is defended easily by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Beddo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beddo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stefanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stefanov 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.
Beddo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Stefanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beddo.
Beddo with a nice head shot there.
Beddo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stefanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beddo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beddo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beddo 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.
Stefanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beddo is stalling in the full guard.
Beddo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stefanov stuffs the takedown.
Beddo avoids the head kick by Stefanov.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beddo.
Nice takedown defense from Stefanov. No joy for Beddo on that attempt.
A big right from Beddo misses.
Stefanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beddo loads up on a big right hand but Stefanov slips the punch.
Beddo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddo.
Beddo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stefanov tries to avoid it but Beddo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stefanov to the ground. Stefanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stefanov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beddo's head.
Beddo walks into a left hand.
Stefanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beddo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stefanov misses with a double jab.
Stefanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beddo dips to his left and cracks Stefanov with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stefanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stefanov lands a front kick.#T1##TD#
Beddo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Beddo wants to free his trapped foot but Stefanov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Beddo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stefanov is just riding it out for now. Beddo eventually gives up the hold.
Beddo prevents Stefanov from improving his position.
Stefanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stefanov taking some punishment here, with Beddo in his half guard. #T2#
Beddo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stefanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beddo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beddo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beddo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beddo trying to control from half guard but Stefanov is working away.
Stefanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beddo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beddo not doing much here.
Beddo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Beddo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stefanov is not content to let Beddo control the position.
Stefanov wants to control but Beddo is keeping busy.
Beddo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stefanov keeps working. #SUB#
Beddo is trying to work for a kimura but Stefanov is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beddo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stefanov trying to hold on to Beddo's head to control him but Beddo postures up.
Beddo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stefanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beddo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beddo thows a huge punch but Stefanov dodges it nicely.
Beddo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stefanov moves into full guard.
Beddo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Beddo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beddo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Philo Beddo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Beddo ducks under a wild hook from Stefanov.
Beddo cracks Stefanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stefanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beddo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanov.
Stefanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Beddo - just one landing.
Beddo shoots in and drives through. Stefanov sprawls well.
Stefanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stefanov throws a head kick but Beddo moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Beddo blocks the low kick.
Stefanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beddo throws a series of punches but Stefanov avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stefanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov lands a nice shot that snaps Beddo's head back.
Stefanov scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanov slips under a jab.
Beddo looks to land a combination but Stefanov avoids it well.
Beddo scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Beddo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stefanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beddo throws a body punch but Stefanov moves out of range.
Stefanov wants to slow Beddo down by chopping away at his legs.
Beddo blocks a head kick by Stefanov.
Beddo moves out of range as Stefanov throws a body kick.
Beddo tries to clinch there but Stefanov circles away.
Beddo misses with a hook. Stefanov ducked under it nicely.
Beddo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stefanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beddo.
Beddo throws a hook but Stefanov blocks it.
Stefanov slips under a jab.
A jab from Beddo finds it's way through Stefanov's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beddo, right into the meat.
Stefanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beddo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Stefanov misses its intended target. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanov. Beddo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beddo lands a two punch combo.
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!
Beddo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stefanov throws a shot to the body.
Stefanov swings for the body but Beddo moves out of range. #TD#
Beddo feints and as Stefanov raises his hands in defense, Beddo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beddo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beddo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stefanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beddo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beddo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beddo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stefanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beddo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Beddo passes Stefanov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Beddo is working for a kimura but Stefanov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Beddo is looking for a kimura but Stefanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beddo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Beddo seems to be looking for submissions.
Beddo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Philo Beddo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beddo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stefanov's head.
Beddo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Beddo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Stefanov is not content to let Beddo control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beddo lands a nice short elbow.
Beddo controlling the action here.
Beddo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beddo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stefanov taking some punishment here, with Beddo in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beddo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philo Beddo!
Philo Beddo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Left turn clyde.'.
The defeated Nasko Stefanov had this to say: 'Yer a dirty pirate hooker!!'.

Event: Just Bleed 19
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Stefanov wants to clinch but Mayer slips to the side
and Stefanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Mayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stefanov!
Mayer working the head and body with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Mayer .
Mayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mayer throws an elbow but Stefanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stefanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Stefanov dodges the ground and pound from Mayer .
You can see the frustration on Stefanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stefanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayer . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stefanov some visible discomfort. #T1#
Mayer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stefanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stefanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Mayer dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Stefanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mayer working the ground and pound.
Stefanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mayer .
Mayer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mayer throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Mayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mayer working away.
Mayer grinds an elbow into Stefanov's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer working the ground and pound but Stefanov is defending the strikes.
Mayer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stefanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stefanov dodges the ground and pound from Mayer .
Stefanov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mayer just content to control the position.
Stefanov struggling a bit here.
Mayer looks up at the clock and then as Stefanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Mayer looks up at the clock and then as Stefanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mayer throws an elbow but Stefanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mayer working the ground and pound but Stefanov is defending the strikes.
Mayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mayer 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.
Mayer cracks Stefanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mayer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stefanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mayer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stefanov tries to buck Mayer off but Mayer is having none of it.
Stefanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Mayer crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Mayer .#T4#
Mayer lands an elbow.
Mayer looks up at the clock and then as Stefanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#
Stefanov is rocked!
Mayer cracks Stefanov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mayer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Stefanov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mayer !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adlet Mayer !
A relieved looking Adlet Mayer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nasko Stefanov spoke after the fight, saying 'Yer a dirty pirate hooker!!'.

Event: Just Bleed Dickinson Vs Midget
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Boes misses with a wild body shot.
Boes avoids the body shot from Stefanov.
Stefanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boes moves away.
Boes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stefanov misses with a body shot.
Stefanov connects with a right hand. Boes shakes it off.
Stefanov scores with a hook to the body. Boes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boes misses with an uppercut
and Stefanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Allen Boes has been cut.
Boes misses with a right hand
enabling Stefanov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Stefanov finds it's target.
Stefanov throws a body punch but Boes moves out of range. #T1#
Nice shot by Stefanov.
Stefanov lands a body shot.
Stefanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stefanov throws a leg kick which misses Boes's front leg but catches the back leg as Boes tries to avoid it.
Boes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
Stefanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stefanov scores with a leg kick.
Boes ducks under a wild hook from Stefanov.
Boes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stefanov misses with a body shot.
Boes digs a good hook to Stefanov's body.
Stefanov misses the jab.#T2#
Boes throws a hook to the side of Stefanov's head but Stefanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanov slips under a jab.
Boes moves out of range as Stefanov strikes.
Boes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stefanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanov cracks a nice hook into Boes's ribs.
Stefanov throws a body punch but Boes moves out of range.
It looked like Boes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a shot from downtown. Boes moves away and avoids it.
Stefanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanov misses with a low kick.
Boes throwing a counter right hand but Stefanov manages to avoid it.#T3#
Stefanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stefanov misses with a hook
and Boes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boes misses with a straight right.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boes blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Boes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stefanov works Boes's body with a nice hook.
Boes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Stefanov misses with a body shot.
As Stefanov looks to move away, Boes throws a big counter combo but Stefanov just gets out of the way.
Stefanov misses with a hook.
Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boes.
Boes throws a hook to the side of Stefanov's head but Stefanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boes there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanov. Boes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Boes avoids the body shot from Stefanov.
Stefanov misses with a hook. Boes ducked under it nicely.
Boes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stefanov digs a good body shot into Boes's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allen Boes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stefanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Stefanov misses with a hook to the body
and Boes counters with a nice uppercut.
Stefanov throws a series of punches but Boes avoids them all with ease.
Boes misses with a straight right.
Boes throws a right and a left that Stefanov avoids nicely.
Stefanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Boes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boes momentarily.
Stefanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boes.
Stefanov cracks the inside of Boes's front leg. #T1#
Stefanov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Boes to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefanov looks to throw the jab but Boes is out of range.
Stefanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Stefanov.
Stefanov blocks a jab.
Stefanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Boes as he checks the leg kick.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Boes avoids the body shot from Stefanov.
Stefanov scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Stefanov jabs Boes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanov. Boes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stefanov throws a right and a left that Boes avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Stefanov.
Stefanov wants to land a leg kick but Boes is out of range.
Stefanov scores with a hook.
Stefanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanov lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Stefanov lands with a shot to the body.
Boes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanov takes a swing at Boes's ribcage but misses.
Boes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stefanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boes misses with a body shot
enabling Stefanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Boes moves out of range of the strikes.
Boes misses with a looping right.
Stefanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stefanov dips to his left and cracks Boes with an uppercut!
Nasko Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Stefanov.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the body
and Boes counters with a straight right hand.
Stefanov ducks under a wild hook from Boes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stefanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanov jabs at Boes's body.
Stefanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stefanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefanov looks to throw the jab but Boes is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allen Boes's cut.
That's time! Boes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Stefanov misses.
It looked like Boes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stefanov drops Boes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Boes! Stefanov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nasko Stefanov!
After the fight, Nasko Stefanov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 58:Khan vs Bradford 3
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Stefanov misses with a looping right.
Stefanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Golem should have avoided that one. #CL#
Golem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Stefanov misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Golem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stefanov throws a head punch that misses.
Golem misses with some punches.
Golem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stefanov pushes Golem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Golem's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Golem misses with the head strike.
Golem working aggressively here.
Golem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanov backwards.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
A short body shot lands from Golem as the two fighters clinch.
Golem lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefanov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Golem on the inside.
Stefanov lands a shoulder strike.
Golem pushes Stefanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golem working aggressively here.
Golem lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Stefanov is rocked!#T1#
A shot in the inside from Golem.
Stefanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Golem finish him?
Golem throws a big uppercut that drops Stefanov! More strikes from Golem and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stefanov lies dazed against the cage as Golem celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emet Golem!

Event: HFC 55:Capuchin vs Lowe
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Bluethurty misses with a double jab
and Stefanov counters with a left and a right that stings Bluethurty.
Stefanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bluethurty.
Stefanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bluethurty's head.
Bluethurty fails with the takedown
and Stefanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Bluethurty looks winded!
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
And Bluethurty tries to counter it with a takedown but Stefanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bluethurty walks straight into a right hand from Stefanov - that's dropped him! Stefanov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bluethurty from any more punishment! Bluethurty complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 45:Volkov vs MacCumhaill
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Stefanov tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Stefanov avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Stefanov wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Stefanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stefanov tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Stefanov back against the cage.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanov controls his hands.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanov's elbow.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stefanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stefanov lands a left hand.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Stefanov fails to land.
Stefanov looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stefanov or not.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson digs a right hand underneath Stefanov's ribcage. Stefanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stefanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peterson tries to work over Stefanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefanov takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stefanov throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson pushes Stefanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stefanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Peterson.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanov backwards.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stefanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Stefanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Peterson keeps control of Stefanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stefanov backwards.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stefanov lands with a right to the head.
Peterson works on Stefanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Stefanov.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stefanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Stefanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson keeps control of Stefanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanov controls his hands.
A short right from Peterson.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Stefanov is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
Stefanov is breathing heavily.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Stefanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson pushes Stefanov against the cage. Peterson is working some dirty boxing. Peterson pushes off with a quick right hook! Stefanov goes down! Stefanov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Peterson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Peterson!
A very excited looking Thomas Peterson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 42:Kruger vs Tripplet
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Brash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stefanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brash.
Brash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brash.
Brash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stefanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stefanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brash back to the cage. Stefanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Brash has been cut.
Brash avoids the body shot from Stefanov.
Brash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brash scores with a head kick.
Brash scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Brash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Brash.
Stefanov with a hook.
Stefanov digs a good hook to Brash's body.
Stefanov dips to his left and cracks Brash with an uppercut!
Stefanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice combination there by Stefanov.
Brash looks for the body kick but Stefanov saw that one coming.
Brash throws a shot from downtown. Stefanov moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Brash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanov takes a swing at Brash's ribcage but misses.
Stefanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brash swings widly with a right hand
and Stefanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Stefanov. Those never looked like landing.
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stefanov scores with a shot to the body.
Brash takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Brash moves into the clinch.
Stefanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stefanov lands with a light punch inside.
Stefanov blocks an elbow strike from Brash.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Brash controls the action.
Brash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brash throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Brash with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanov blocks an elbow strike from Brash.
Brash misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Brash lands a damaging elbow.
Brash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brash tries to land a knee to the head but Stefanov blocks with his arms.
Brash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Stefanov.
Stefanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brash creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brash swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Stefanov on the inside.
Stefanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Brash looks winded!
Stefanov lands a body punch.
Stefanov is trying to push Brash away but Brash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stefanov lands with a left to the head.
Stefanov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Brash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefanov avoids it.
Brash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanov is defending well for now.
Stefanov avoiding damage as Brash throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Stefanov.
Stefanov works on Brash's body with a couple of short punches.
Stefanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefanov leaning against his opponent.
Stefanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stefanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stefanov's efforts to push away.
Stefanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stefanov lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stefanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brash pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stefanov pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Stefanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stefanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brashs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanov is pushing Brash up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stefanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Stefanov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Stefanov.
Stefanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Stefanov. #BC#
Stefanov breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stefanov scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Jackson Brash's cut even more.
Stefanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brash throws a sloppy head kick and Stefanov moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Brash's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stefanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Stefanov does it's job there.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Brash misses with a leg kick.
Stefanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stefanov misses with a low kick.
Stefanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stefanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Brash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stefanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice jab there from Stefanov.
Stefanov blocks a leg kick.
Brash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stefanov throws a combination that misses
and Brash counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stefanov's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Brash checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Brash walks into a left hand.
Stefanov blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Stefanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brash in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brash is looking to clinch.
Stefanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brash looks to land a left hand but Stefanov moved out of range nicely.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Brash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stefanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brash missing with a left hand there. Stefanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brash moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stefanov needs to keep his hands up - Brash had a free shot at his head there.
Stefanov lands with an overhand left.
Nasko Stefanov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanov lands a nice shot that snaps Brash's head back.
Stefanov cracks Brash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Stefanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stefanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brash can do to turn this around?
Stefanov tries to land a leg kick but Brash saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Stefanov.
Stefanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brash throws a low kick but Stefanov moves out of range easily.
Stefanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefanov checks a low kick from Brash.
Stefanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stefanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stefanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stefanov cracks Brash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stefanov connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Stefanov finds it's way through Brash's defenses.
Brash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stefanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Brash's head.
Stefanov punishes Brash's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A head kick misses from Brash.
Stefanov scores with the left hand. Brash knows he should have avoided that one.
Stefanov lands the left hand.
Stefanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stefanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Stefanov lands a body shot.
Brash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brash is breathing heavily.
Brash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stefanov cracks Brash with an open hand slap.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov wants to slow Brash down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Stefanov.
Stefanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brash.
Stefanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Stefanov connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
The cut above Jackson Brash's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brash throws a leg kick but Stefanov moved away.
Stefanov walks into a straight right hand from Brash.
Brash dodges the punch combination from Stefanov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stefanov scores with a leg kick.
Stefanov lands a slapping body shot.
Brash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brash looks to land a body kick but Stefanov moved away.
Stefanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brash takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stefanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Brash's cut.
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##CL2#
Stefanov tries to keep at a distance but Brash has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanov.
Brash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brash throws an elbow that misses.
Brash tries to land a knee to the head but Stefanov blocks with his arms.
Stefanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Stefanov.
Stefanov scores with a shot to the side of Brash's head.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stefanov avoiding damage as Brash throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brash pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brash struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanov controls his hands.
Stefanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brash backwards.
Stefanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brash lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Stefanov lands a shoulder strike.
Brash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stefanov dodges an elbow strike from Brash.
Stefanov working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brash obliges.
Stefanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nasko Stefanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefanov blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanov lands with a right to the head.
Stefanov digs a right hand underneath Brash's ribcage. Brash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stefanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefanov digs a right hand into Brash's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brash's gas tank.
Stefanov lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stefanov.
A right hand to the body from Stefanov.
Stefanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Stefanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanov digs a right hand underneath Brash's ribcage. Brash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stefanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nasko Stefanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#
Jackson Brash's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Stefanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Brash is rocked!
Stefanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brash is still on wobbly legs! Can Stefanov finish him?
Stefanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brash seems to have recovered his senses.
Stefanov avoids the elbow strike from Brash, against the cage.
Stefanov lands a left hand.
Stefanov stalls.
Brash looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanov is blocking nicely.
Stefanov blocks an elbow strike from Brash.
Brash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brash pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Stefanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stefanov avoids the elbow strike from Brash, against the cage.
Brash misses with an elbow over the top.
Brash throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Brash.
Stefanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Brash won't allow it.
Brash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stefanov's efforts to push away.
Brash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brash creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brash looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Stefanov managing to block the knees to the body from Brash.
Brash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefanov's brow.
A short right from Stefanov on the inside.
Brash will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stefanov up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Brash.
Brash receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brash is trying to maintain a safe position but Stefanov gets an underhook and turns Brash into the cage.
Stefanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefanov avoids it.
Stefanov blocks an elbow strike from Brash.
Jackson Brash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefanov lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nasko Stefanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stefanov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 35:Rosenstock vs Cruz
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spanky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stefanov throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spanky! But no joy.
Stefanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stefanov misses the shot to the body.
Spanky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stefanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stefanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spanky counters with a three punch combo that has Stefanov backing up. Stefanov nods at Spanky to acknowledge the strikes.
Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanov throwing a counter right hand but Spanky manages to avoid it.
Stefanov scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanov sizes up Spanky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spanky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stefanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stefanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Stefanov thuds a left hand into Spanky's body.
Spanky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stefanov lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Spanky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
Spanky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stefanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanov. Spanky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spanky.
Stefanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spanky doesn't seem bothered though.
Stefanov misses with a straight left.
Spanky throws a counter combo.
Stefanov cracks Spanky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spanky.
Stefanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spanky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spanky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spanky misses with a low kick.
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Spanky throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Stefanov. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Spanky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stefanov's hands.
Stefanov dips to his left and cracks Spanky with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanov throws a big shot that misses.
Spanky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spanky throws a low kick, looking for Stefanov's leg but Stefanov calmly moves out of range.
Stefanov jabs at Spanky's body.
Stefanov looks to land a combination but Spanky avoids it well.
Spanky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spanky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanov. Spanky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stefanov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stefanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Stefanov scores with a jab.
Spanky throws a shot from downtown. Stefanov moves away and avoids it.
Spanky misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spanky checks a leg kick.
Stefanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stefanov jabs Spanky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Spanky.
Stefanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spanky throws a combination that misses
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spanky backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Spanky does no damage. #T4#
Spanky checks a leg kick.
Stefanov tries a low kick but Spanky avoids it.
As Stefanov backs off Spanky throws a huge counter combo but Stefanov manages to avoid it all.
Spanky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stefanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Spanky misses with a looping right.
Stefanov connects with a leg kick. Spanky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stefanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stefanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spanky manages to avoid it.
Stefanov cracks Spanky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spanky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spanky misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanov scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov 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#
Spanky throws a looping overhand right but Stefanov ducks down to avoid it.
Spanky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spanky throws a combination that misses
and Stefanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Stefanov misses with a straight left.
Stefanov throws a leg kick but Spanky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Spanky's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spanky fails to land with a series of punches.
Spanky connects with a leg kick. Stefanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Spanky.
Stefanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spanky.
Stefanov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Spanky thows a body kick. Stefanov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Stefanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spanky circles away quickly and effectively.
Stefanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spanky can do to turn this around?
Stefanov jabs Spanky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stefanov throws a leg kick
and Spanky counters with a series of strikes. Stefanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stefanov misses with a right hand
and Spanky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonardo Spanky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefanov cracks Spanky with a good jab.
Spanky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spanky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Spanky.
Spanky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stefanov throws a right hand that Spanky ducks under and follows up with a left that Spanky also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanov misses with a left hand
and Spanky counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stefanov's knee momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Spanky. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Spanky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanov misses with a low kick.
Spanky looks to land a left hand but Stefanov moved out of range nicely.
Spanky misses with a few strikes there.
Stefanov looks to land a left hand but Spanky moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Spanky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spanky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spanky throws a leg kick that misses.
Stefanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spanky.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spanky.
Spanky tries to clinch but Stefanov moves away
enabling Stefanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefanov misses with a hook. Spanky ducked under it nicely.
Stefanov misses with a jab to the body
and Spanky counters with a three punch combo that has Stefanov backing up. Stefanov nods at Spanky to acknowledge the strikes.
Stefanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Spanky's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Spanky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stefanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Spanky avoided it.
Spanky slips under a jab.
Spanky unleashes a big counter combination but Stefanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spanky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spanky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stefanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spanky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefanov.
Stefanov lands a jab to Spanky's midsection.
Stefanov motions for Spanky to come forward. Stefanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spanky is looking for the big counter here.
A lazy body kick from Spanky
and Stefanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stefanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stefanov misses with a low kick.
Stefanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spanky darts in trying to clinch
and Spanky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Stefanov moves away from the strike by Spanky.
Stefanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stefanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spanky lands a leg kick that knocks Stefanov off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Stefanov is predictable there
letting Spanky counter with a right hand.
Stefanov misses with a hook. Spanky ducked under it nicely.
Spanky throws a right and a left that Stefanov avoids nicely.
Spanky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stefanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Spanky.
Stefanov punishes Spanky's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Nasko Stefanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spanky slips a straight right by Stefanov.
Spanky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Spanky.
A little feinted left hand from Stefanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spanky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stefanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spanky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefanov. Spanky does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spanky in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spanky stalks Stefanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stefanov's face. Stefanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Spanky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spanky counters with a stiff right hand.
Spanky throws a series of punches but Stefanov moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Spanky blocks the low kick.
Stefanov throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Stefanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanov throws a body punch but Spanky moves out of range.
Spanky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stefanov connects with a leg kick. Spanky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spanky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spanky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefanov.
Spanky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stefanov thuds a left hand into Spanky's body.
Spanky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanov.
Stefanov backing away here, and Spanky unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Spanky avoids the body shot from Stefanov.
Spanky misses with a hook
and Stefanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Stefanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spanky circles away quickly and effectively.
Nasko Stefanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Stefanov throws a right hand that misses
and Spanky counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stefanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spanky - the referee stops the clock and Stefanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spanky. Stefanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spanky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stefanov misses with a right hand
and Spanky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Spanky misses with a wild combination.
Stefanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spanky counters with a two punch combo.
Stefanov misses with a combination
and Spanky counters with a one-two to the body.
Stefanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Stefanov gets tackled into the cage by Spanky. Spanky maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Spanky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Stefanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spanky throws a right hand that Stefanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Stefanov also avoids with ease.
Stefanov looks to land a left hand but Spanky moved out of range nicely.
Spanky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefanov throws out the jab.
Stefanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spanky! But no joy.
Spanky slips a straight right by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a shot to the body.
Spanky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stefanov swings for the body but Spanky moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Spanky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stefanov throws a leg kick
and Spanky counters with a two punch combo.
Stefanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nasko Stefanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stefanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Stefanov throws out a loose jab but Spanky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanky is looking for the big counter here.
Spanky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spanky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stefanov.
Spanky scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Stefanov.
Spanky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stefanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spanky. Spanky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stefanov throws the left hand but Spanky avoids the punch easily.
Stefanov throws a right hand that Spanky ducks under and follows up with a left that Spanky also avoids with ease.
Spanky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leonardo Spanky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spanky throws a hook but Stefanov blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Spanky.
I think Stefanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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