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Event:
Junior Masters of MMA Final
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Nikolov - just one landing.
Jawbreak misses with a low kick.
Nikolov swings for the body but Jawbreak moves out of range.
#TD2#
Jawbreak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nikolov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Jawbreak has gone for a leg lock! Nikolov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jawbreak's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jawbreak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jawbreak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jawbreak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikolov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jawbreak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Jawbreak has an active guard here but Nikolov has managed to pass into half guard.
Nikolov passes to full mount!
Jawbreak is working to get back to half guard.
Jawbreak keeps trying to improve his position.
Jawbreak regains half guard.
Nikolov is looking to advance position but Jawbreak won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Jawbreak looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolov content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jawbreak looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nikolov passes into side control!
Jawbreak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nikolov controls the position.
Nikolov'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.
Jawbreak is not content to let Nikolov control the position.
Jawbreak tries to buck Nikolov off but Nikolov is having none of it.
Jawbreak is still trying to improve position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jawbreak regains half guard.
Jawbreak is staying active underneath Nikolov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Jawbreak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jawbreak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikolov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jawbreak actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jawbreak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Jawbreak will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jawbreak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolov.
Jawbreak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nikolov defends it well.#TD2#
Jawbreak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nikolov to the mat! Nikolov manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Jawbreak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nikolov dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jawbreak is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nikolov has his hands clasped together but Jawbreak extends and breaks Nikolov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jawbreak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Jawbreak!
Dick Jawbreak is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Dick Jawbreak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
LFC 9
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Nikolov.
Nikolov lands a nice hook to Faspred's body. Faspred takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolov. Faspred does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faspred's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nikolov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faspred scrambles back to his feet.
Faspred dives in for a single leg takedown but Nikolov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faspred throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikolov's waist but Nikolov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faspred off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Nikolov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Faspred 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.
Faspred tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nikolov swivels and escapes.
Nikolov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nikolay Nikolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomy Faspred.
Faspred shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikolov as he avoids it easily.
Nikolov connects with a crisp jab.
Nikolov looks to throw the jab but Faspred is out of range.
Nikolov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Nikolov. That snapped Faspred's head back.
Nikolov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Faspred. Faspred circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Faspred walks straight into a right hand from Nikolov - that's dropped him! Nikolov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Faspred from any more punishment! Faspred 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 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolay Nikolov!
Nikolay Nikolov is the new welterweight champion!
Nikolay Nikolov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
LFC 5
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Nikolov both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Nikolai Nikolaiavic has been cut.
Nikolaiavic fails to land the takedown.
Nikolov 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.
#ROC2#
Nikolaiavic is rocked!#TD#
Nikolaiavic gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nikolaiavic lands a nice short elbow.
Nikolov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nikolov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nikolaiavic throws an elbow that misses. Nikolov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikolaiavic's guard. Nice move by Nikolov!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolaiavic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolaiavic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Nikolov trying to control but Nikolaiavic is working from the bottom.
Nikolov passes Nikolaiavic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nikolov tries to stand and escape but Nikolaiavic is controlling the position.
Nikolaiavic pushes Nikolov off but Nikolov dives into side control.
Nikolaiavic wants to control but Nikolov postures up.
Nikolov prevents Nikolaiavic from escaping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I've been told that Nikolov has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolov working away.
Nikolov trying to control the position but Nikolaiavic is working away.
Nikolov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
I wouldn't like to be where Nikolaiavic is right now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nikolov lands the left hand.#T3#
Nikolov stuffs the takedown.#KD2#
Nikolov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nikolaiavic sprawling to the canvas! Nikolaiavic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nikolov finish him?!
Oh Nikolaiavic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolaiavic looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nikolov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nikolaiavic. Nikolov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Nikolov!
Nikolay Nikolov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Bitch, don't frown,
Everyone knew that you are nothing but clown,
When it comes to music, I may not be as good as Usher,
But in the MMA you are the can, and I am the crusher!'.
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Event:
LFC 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Nikolov drops his hands momentarily and Tanaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nikolov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Nikolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanaka is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikolov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
Nikolov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Nikolov.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Nikolov does it's job there.
Nikolov throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Tanaka.
Nikolov looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Nikolov swings widly with a right hand
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nikolov misses with a left hand
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikolov throws out the jab.
Nikolov throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikolov.
Tanaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice shot lands for Tanaka.
Nikolov lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolov walks into a stiff left hand from Tanaka.#ROC#
Nikolov is rocked!
Nikolov missing with a left hand there. Tanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tanaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Tanaka.
Tanaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Tanaka finds it's target.
Nikolov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanaka finish him?
Tanaka connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Nikolov out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiro Tanaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Delgado.
That kick from Delgado tenderised Nikolov's leg. Nikolov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nikolov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Delgado scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikolov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Delgado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delgado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikolov.
Delgado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Delgado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nikolov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolov scores with a jab. Delgado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Nikolov as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delgado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikolov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delgado's head backwards.
Delgado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikolov throws out the jab.
Nikolov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikolov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Delgado tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikolov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Delgado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Nikolov misses.
Nikolov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nikolov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delgado avoids the body shot from Nikolov.
Nikolov throws a body punch but Delgado moves out of range.
Nikolov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delgado.
Nikolov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolov scores with a jab to the body.
Delgado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delgado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nikolov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Delgado on the side of the head.
Nikolov jabs at Delgado's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delgado ducks right into an uppercut from Nikolov.
Nikolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Delgado is just out of range.
Nikolov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Delgado in his tracks. #T2#
Good shot there by Nikolov.#ROC#
Delgado is rocked!
Nikolov misses with a wild body shot.
Nikolov throws a body punch but Delgado moves out of range.
Nikolov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delgado.
Nikolov looks to land a left hand but Delgado moved out of range nicely.
Nikolov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nikolov connects with a crisp jab.
Delgado lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nikolov will feel that in the morning.
Nikolov throws out a loose jab but Delgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolov just misses with a punch to the body.
Delgado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Delgado walks into a left hand.
Nikolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delgado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delgado scores with a push kick.
Delgado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikolov blocks the body kick.
Delgado avoids the body shot from Nikolov.
#T3#
Nikolov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nikolov looks to land a combination but Delgado avoids it well.
Delgado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolov.
Nikolov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delgado manages to avoid it.
Delgado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delgado can pounce on him.
Delgado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikolov.
Delgado is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nikolov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick by Delgado misses
and Nikolov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolov throws an overhand right that lands on Delgado's shoulder, as Delgado tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nikolov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nikolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delgado moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolov misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikolov looks to throw the jab but Delgado is out of range.
Nikolov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delgado.#T4#
Nikolov just misses with a punch to the body.
Delgado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delgado.
A head kick misses from Delgado.
Nikolov lands a nice hook to Delgado's body. Delgado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delgado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nikolov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nikolov sizes up Delgado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nikolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Delgado is just out of range.
Delgado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nikolov takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delgado defending well as Nikolov loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Delgado.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delgado. That's going to slow Nikolov down.
Nikolov throws a right hand that misses
and Delgado counters with a low kick, right behind Nikolov 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Nikolov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Delgado moves out of range as Nikolov strikes.
Delgado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikolov. That did some damage!
Delgado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nikolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delgado can do to turn this around?
Nikolov lands with a nice body punch.
Nikolov lands a body shot.
Nikolov looks to land a right hand but Delgado moved out of range.
Delgado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delgado connects with a high kick.
Nikolov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolov scores with a nice strike.
Nikolov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delgado lands a head kick!
Nikolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delgado moves away.
Nikolov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nikolov moves out of range of the leg kick from Delgado.#T1#
Delgado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nikolov's calf.
Delgado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Nikolov misses its intended target.
Nikolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delgado moves away.#KD#
Nikolov sends Delgado crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nikolov is motioning to the referee to let Delgado up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Delgado is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolov finish him?
Nikolov drops Delgado with a big left hand! Delgado is injured, injured bad! Nikolov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Nikolov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Claw scores with a head kick.
Nikolov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Claw tries to clinch up but Nikolov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikolov lunges at Claw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Claw's hand.
Claw throws a low kick but Nikolov avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nikolov, as that shot connected.
Claw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikolov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nikolov works Claw's body with a nice hook.
Claw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Edward Claw has been cut.
A low kick from Claw misses
and Nikolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nikolov.
Nikolov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nikolov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nikolov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikolov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Claw stumbling backwards into the cage! Claw bounces back off the cage towards Nikolov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Nikolov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Nikolov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolay Nikolov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
McDiaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDiaz wants to clinch.
McDiaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikolov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
McDiaz clinches.
Nikolov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDiaz blocking some punches.
Nikolov tries to break the clinch but McDiaz is controlling the position. #BC#
McDiaz breaks from the clinch.
McDiaz is looking to clinch.
A jab from McDiaz misses.
A little jabbing left from Nikolov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiaz misses with a hook to the body
and Nikolov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nate McDiaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Nikolov sends McDiaz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nikolov is motioning to the referee to let McDiaz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
McDiaz is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolov thuds a left hand into McDiaz's body.
Oh McDiaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDiaz slips a jab and a cross from Nikolov.
McDiaz seems to have got his legs back now.
McDiaz tries to clinch but Nikolov is having none of it. #T1##KD2#
Nikolov cracks McDiaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McDiaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nikolov finish him?
Nikolov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDiaz at a distance.
McDiaz scores with a jab to the head.
McDiaz tries to clinch but Nikolov moves out of range.
McDiaz throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Nikolov counters with a nice right hand that sends McDiaz toppling to the canvas! McDiaz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nikolov finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolov lunges in with a left hook that violently twists McDiaz head around and knocks him out cold! Nikolov hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Nikolov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Nikolov does it's job there.
Nikolov sizes up Kloos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Kloos scores with a takedown into Nikolov's guard.
Kloos pushes down on Nikolov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nikolov wants to control but Kloos is keeping busy.
Nikolov is looking for a sweep. Kloos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kloos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kloos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kloos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Nikolov wants to improve his position but Kloos is controlling well.
Well, if Kloos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolov trying to hold on to Kloos's head to control him but Kloos postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nikolov is looking for a sweep. Kloos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kloos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kloos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nikolov digs a good body shot into Kloos's ribs.
Nikolov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nikolov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nikolov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kloos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nikolov.#TD#
Kloos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nikolov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nikolov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nikolov is looking to regain half guard here but Kloos keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU#
Kloos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kloos doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Nikolov counter with a right hand.
Nikolov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kloos ducks right into an uppercut from Nikolov. #KD2#
Nikolov lands a big right hand that sends Kloos crashing to the mat! Nikolov stays standing though and waves Kloos back to his feet!
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!
Nikolov goes for a small jab and connects. Now Nikolov goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kloos stumbles back but Nikolov runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kloos to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kloos will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolay Nikolov!
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