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Event:
Gladiators 44 Cedric v Hendrik
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Caesar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caesar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Caesar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeonov moves away.
As Caesar backs off Simeonov throws a huge counter combo but Caesar manages to avoid it all.
Simeonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caesar.#CL2#
Simeonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caesar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caesar scores with a shoulder strike.
Caesar misses with the head strike.
Simeonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simeonov.
Simeonov lands a left hand.
Caesar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caesar wants to break free but Simeonov has control.
Caesar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caesar's elbow.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.
Simeonov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Simeonov working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Simeonov.
Caesar misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Caesar.
Simeonov prevents a body shot from Caesar.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caesar tries to throw a body punch but Simeonov avoids it by throwing Caesar back against the cage.
Caesar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeonov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Caesar fails to land.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caesar lands an uppercut.
Caesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Simeonov.
Caesar digs a right hand underneath Simeonov's ribcage. Simeonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caesar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simeonov lands with a short shot to the head.
Caesar misses with some punches.
Caesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Simeonov. #T2#
Simeonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Simeonov fails to land.
Caesar tries to throw a body punch but Simeonov avoids it by throwing Caesar back against the cage.
Caesar misses with a punch to the body.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeonov's elbow.
Caesar is leaning against Simeonov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeonov blocking some punches.
Simeonov presses Caesar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simeonov blocking some punches.
Simeonov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caesar struggles to land a body shot inside as Simeonov controls his hands.
Caesar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeonov's elbow.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A hook to the body from Caesar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Caesar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simeonov lands a right hand.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caesar's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caesar.
Caesar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simeonov working aggressively here.
Caesar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar blocking some punches.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar blocks a body shot from Simeonov.
Simeonov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caesar tries a body shot but Simeonov blocks it.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caesar lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Simeonov blocking some punches.
Simeonov misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simeonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Caesar blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caesar pushes Simeonov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simeonov working aggressively here.
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Caesar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simeonov has him pressed against the cage.
Simeonov misses with a punch to the body.
Simeonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeonov misses with a body punch.
Simeonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Simeonov dominated that round.
That's time! Caesar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Caesar moves out of range as Simeonov strikes.
Caesar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Caesar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simeonov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Simeonov closes the distance and clinches.
Caesar scores with a shot to the side of Simeonov's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeonov.
Simeonov has Caesar pressed against the cage, preventing Caesar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeonov.
Simeonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeonov misses with a body punch.
Caesar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Simeonov.
A short uppercut from Caesar.
Simeonov blocks a body shot from Caesar.
Caesar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Caesar - that landed with a thud.
Simeonov prevents a body shot from Caesar.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Caesar.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Simeonov.
Simeonov blocking some punches.
Caesar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caesar blocking some punches.
Simeonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simeonov working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Caesar.
Caesar blocking some punches.
Caesar wants to break free but Simeonov has control.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but Simeonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeonov digs a right hand into Caesar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caesar's gas tank. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Caesar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caesar working aggressively here.
Simeonov can't find room to land a body shot as Caesar controls the action.
Simeonov prevents a body shot from Caesar.
Caesar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simeonovs head.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar.
Caesar lands an uppercut.
Simeonov 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!
Simeonov misses with the head strike.
Simeonov misses with a punch to the body.
Caesar blocking some punches.
#BC#
Caesar breaks the clinch.
Caesar throws a jab when Simeonov was well out of range.
Simeonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Caesar lunges at Simeonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simeonov's hand.
Simeonov scores with a nice strike.
Simeonov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Simeonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caesar tries to work over Simeonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simeonov lands with a right to the head.
Caesar has had enough of the clinch but Simeonov keeps him there for the moment.
Caesar is working Simeonov over against the cage.
Caesar lands a hook that snaps the head of Simeonov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caesar. #BC#
Caesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simeonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Caesar misses with a hook.
It seemed like Simeonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simeonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caesar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Caesar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Caesar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simeonov has time to react.
Simeonov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simeonov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simeonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Caesar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Caesar dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Simeonov lunges at Caesar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caesar's hand.
Simeonov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simeonov lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Caesar is rocked!
Caesar loses concentration momentarily and Simeonov pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Caesar crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Simeonov finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stefan Simeonov!
A less than humble Stefan Simeonov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Julius Caesar spoke after the fight, saying 'Experience is the teacher of all things.'.
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Event:
Gladiators 38 Jawbreak v Kolov
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Watts misses with a leg kick
and Simeonov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Wade Watts has been cut.
Simeonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Watts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simeonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watts throws a body punch but Simeonov moves out of range.
Simeonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
Simeonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simeonov blocks a jab.
Simeonov wants to clinch but Watts slips to the side
and Watts counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeonov tries to clinch but Watts moves out of range. #KD2#
Simeonov lands a big head kick that sends Watts tumbling to the mat! Simeonov takes a step backwards and waves Watts back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Watts is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Watts.
Oh Watts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by Watts.
Watts seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Simeonov checks a low kick from Watts.
Watts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watts throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeonov.
The fighters circling - Watts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Watts's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watts lands a slapping body shot.
Watts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simeonov at a distance.
Watts throws a body punch but Simeonov moves out of range.
Watts misses with a body shot.
Watts tests Simeonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watts catches Simeonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watts throws an off balance right hand
and Simeonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Watts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeonov.
Watts throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Watts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watts misses with a wild body shot.
Watts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simeonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watts.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watts counters with a nice uppercut.
Simeonov tries to clinch up but Watts circles away and keeps his distance.
Watts looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeonov is just out of range.
Watts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Simeonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simeonov walks into a jab.
Simeonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watts.#T3#
Simeonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watts scores with a sloppy right hand. Simeonov should have avoided that one.
Watts digs a good hook to Simeonov's body.
Watts is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Watts throws out a loose jab but Simeonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watts lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Watts there.
Watts lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simeonov takes a step back to recover.
Watts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watts 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.
Simeonov staying out of range there.
Simeonov tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
Watts connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Simeonov rushes Watts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Simeonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Simeonov.
Watts digs a right hand underneath Simeonov's ribcage. Simeonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeonov's elbow. #BC#
Watts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watts scores with a jab. Simeonov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simeonov.
Watts looks to throw the jab but Simeonov is out of range.
Simeonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Watts misses
and Simeonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watts jabs Simeonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simeonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simeonov there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Watts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Watts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Watts lands with a cross.
Watts throws a hook but Simeonov avoids it easily.
Simeonov throws out a counter right but Watts avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Watts finds it's way through Simeonov's defenses.
Watts lands with a nice body kick.
Watts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Watts.
Simeonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Watts misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Watts catches Simeonov right on the button with a cross.
Simeonov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Watts misses with a straight right.
Watts misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Simeonov. #T1#
Simeonov blocks the body kick.
Watts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simeonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simeonov has time to react.
Jab by Watts.
Simeonov tries to clinch up.
Watts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Watts throws a sloppy head kick and Simeonov moves out of range easily.
Watts connects with a nice looking jab.
Simeonov takes one on the button.
Simeonov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simeonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watts jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Watts swings for the body but Simeonov moves out of range.
It seemed like Simeonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watts throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Simeonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Watts looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeonov is just out of range.
Watts is looking to land body kicks.
Simeonov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
A cross from Watts lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeonov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simeonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Watts.
Simeonov scores with a jab to the head.
Simeonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wade Watts is winning the standup battle so far.
Watts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watts misses with a straight left.
Simeonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Watts with a nice cross.
Watts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simeonov can do to turn this around?
Watts throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#
Simeonov is rocked!
Simeonov tries to move into range but Watts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simeonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Watts finish him?
Simeonov walks into a stiff left hand from Watts.#T3#
Watts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simeonov checks a leg kick.
Watts blocks a head kick by Simeonov.
Watts lands with a cross.
Watts throws a jab when Simeonov was well out of range.
Watts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simeonov in his tracks.
Watts scores with a leg kick.
Watts thumps Simeonov with a low kick.
Watts looks for the body kick but Simeonov saw that one coming.
It seemed like Simeonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simeonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Simeonov cracks Watts with a good jab.
Watts misses with a straight left.
Watts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simeonov slips a jab from Watts.#T4#
Simeonov ducks under a wild hook from Watts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watts. Simeonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simeonov throws a big counter head kick but Watts avoids it with no problem.
Watts throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Watts 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.
Watts scores with a sloppy right hand. Simeonov should have avoided that one.
Simeonov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Simeonov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Watts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simeonov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watts with a body shot.
Watts scores with a jab. Simeonov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simeonov keeps Watts at a distance using the push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Simeonov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Watts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wade Watts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Watts connects with an inside leg kick.
Watts misses with a hook. Simeonov ducked under it nicely.
Simeonov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Watts just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
letting Watts counter with a right hand.
Simeonov avoids the body shot from Watts.
Watts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeonov.
Wade Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watts momentarily.
Watts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeonov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Watts misses
and Simeonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simeonov.
Simeonov throws a big counter head kick but Watts avoids it with no problem.
Watts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Watts swings for the body but Simeonov moves out of range.
#T1#
Watts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simeonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watts throws a leg kick but Simeonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watts misses with a lunging right hand
and Simeonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watts throws a hook but Simeonov avoids it easily.
Watts misses with a kick to the body.
Simeonov throws a big counter head kick but Watts avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Simeonov has Watts up against the cage in a clinch.
Watts blocking some punches.
#BC#
Watts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watts throws a jab when Simeonov was well out of range.
Stefan Simeonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Watts there.
Watts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simeonov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Watts lands a lovely overhand right.
Simeonov throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Watts scores with a nice body kick.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Simeonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Watts catches Simeonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simeonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Watts is just out of range.
Simeonov looks to land a left hand but Watts moved out of range nicely.
Simeonov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simeonov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Watts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Watts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeonov moves away.
Watts lands a head kick!
Simeonov looks to land a right hand but Watts moved out of range.
Watts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Watts misses with a straight left.
Simeonov scores with a nice strike.
Simeonov slips a jab from Watts.
Watts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simeonov at a distance.
Simeonov throws a sloppy head kick and Watts moves out of range easily. #T4#
Watts tests Simeonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watts misses with a kick to the body.
Simeonov tries a quick counter leg kick but Watts is wise to it.
Simeonov avoids the body shot from Watts.
Simeonov moves out of range of the body kick from Watts.
Simeonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeonov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Watts.
Watts scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simeonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watts.
Simeonov slips a straight right by Watts.
As Watts backs off Simeonov throws a huge counter combo but Watts manages to avoid it all.
Watts is looking to land body kicks.
Watts takes a swing at Simeonov's ribcage but misses.
Simeonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Watts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Watts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Watts!
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Event:
Gladiators 32 Simeonov v Kolov
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Kolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Simeonov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kolov.
Kolov fails to land the takedown.
Kolov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Dan Kolov has been cut.
Kolov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kolov misses with a takedown
enabling Simeonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefan Simeonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kolov.
Kolov shoots in looking for a takedown but Simeonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kolov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simeonov enables Kolov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simeonov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simeonov keeping moving, preventing Kolov from controlling successfully.
Kolov advances to half guard.
Kolov wants to free his trapped foot but Simeonov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kolov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simeonov sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kolov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Simeonov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kolov has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kolov pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Simeonov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kolov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Kolov!
An out of breath Dan Kolov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 24 Reyn vs Ceasar
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Bispin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simeonov sprawls well. Simeonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bispin gets slowly back to his feet.
Simeonov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Simeonov misses with a hook to the body
and Bispin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Bispin has managed to clinch.
Simeonov misses with some punches.
Bispin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bispin has Simeonov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simeonov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bispin.
Our sources have told us that Bispin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bispin blocking some punches.
Simeonov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispin tries to break the clinch but Simeonov is controlling the position.
Bispin lands with a short shot to the head.
Simeonov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeonov.
Bispin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Simeonov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bispin backwards.
Simeonov pushes Bispin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bispin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bispin is working for takedown but Simeonov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Bispin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeonov tries to throw a body punch but Bispin avoids it by throwing Simeonov back against the cage.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeonov lands with a short shot to the head.
Simeonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bispin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bispin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simeonov misses with some punches.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simeonov misses with a punch to the body.
Bispin tries to stall but Simeonov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bispin. #T2#
Bispin tries to pull guard but Simeonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Bispin drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Simeonov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simeonov.
Simeonov misses with a punch to the body.
Simeonov misses with the head strike.
Bispin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeonov's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simeonov can't find room to land a body shot as Bispin controls the action.
Simeonov misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bispin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bispin.
Simeonov misses with the head strike.
Simeonov presses Bispin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bispin blocks an uppercut.
Simeonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bispin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC#
Bispin breaks from the clinch.
Bispin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bispin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamil Bispin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Bispin with that takedown attempt.
Simeonov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Simeonov moves into the clinch.
Bispin has had enough of the clinch but Simeonov keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Simeonov fails to land.
Bispin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simeonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bispin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bispin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bispin misses with some punches.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bispin's elbow.
A short right from Bispin on the inside.
Bispin is trying to break the clinch but Simeonov has him pressed against the cage.
Simeonov blocking some punches.
Bispin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Bispin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bispin closes the distance and pushes Simeonov back into the cage.
Bispin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bispin wants to get back to striking at distance but Simeonov won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bispin throws an elbow but misses.
Bispin tries to circle away but Simeonov has him pinned against the cage.
Simeonov blocking some punches.
Bispin is trying to push Simeonov away but Simeonov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Simeonov dominated that round.
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#
Bispin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bispin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bispin fails to land with a series of punches.
Simeonov lands with a straight right. Bispin didn't see that one coming.
Simeonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simeonov ducks under a wild hook from Bispin.
Simeonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simeonov slips a straight right by Bispin.
Simeonov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Bispin rushes Simeonov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bispin.
Simeonov working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bispin backwards.
Bispin blocks a body shot from Simeonov.
Bispin wants to get back to striking at distance but Simeonov won't allow it.
Bispin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simeonov smiles and moves away.
Kamil Bispin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bispin misses with a body shot.
#T1##KD2#
Simeonov lands a big head kick that sends Bispin tumbling to the mat! Simeonov takes a step backwards and waves Bispin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bispin is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kamil Bispin has been cut.
Simeonov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bispin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Stefan Simeonov!
Stefan Simeonov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Gladiators FN Pepper vs Aoki
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Simeonov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simeonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Calypso wants to clinch.#CL2#
Simeonov forces Calypso back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeonov misses with a body punch.
Calypso throws a head punch that misses.
Simeonov blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simeonov.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow. #T1#
The referee calls for Calypso to work.
Simeonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simeonov.
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Calypso blocks a body shot from Simeonov.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Calypso on the inside.
Calypso tries to work over Simeonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simeonov working aggressively here.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Simeonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calypso blocks an uppercut.
Calypso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simeonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Simeonov fails to land.
Simeonov tries a body shot but Calypso blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Calypso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calypso tries to work over Simeonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calypso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Calypso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Simeonov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calypso.
Calypso lands with a short shot to the head.
Simeonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simeonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso lands a nice shot to the body.
Calypso working aggressively here.
Calypso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calypso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calypso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calypso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Simeonov.
Calypso content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Simeonov misses with some punches.
#T4#
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Simeonov controls the action.
Calypso lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
Calypso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simeonov or not.
Calypso prevents a body shot from Simeonov.
Calypso misses with the head strike.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso struggles to land a body shot inside as Simeonov controls his hands.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by Calypso.
Calypso stalling the fight.
Simeonov is leaning against Calypso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calypso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stefan Simeonov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Simeonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calypso.
Calypso moves to clinch but Simeonov breaks away
and Simeonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calypso ducks under a wild hook from Simeonov.
Calypso seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simeonov misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Calypso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Twist Calypso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Calypso.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calypso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Calypso leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso.
Simeonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Simeonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simeonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.
Simeonov misses with the head strike.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso gets through Simeonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simeonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simeonov up against the cage.
Simeonov misses with some punches.
#T2#
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Simeonov.
Simeonov blocks a body shot from Calypso.
Calypso lands a body punch.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeonov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Simeonov fails to land.
Simeonov blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Calypso.
Calypso taking a breather.
Calypso misses with some punches.
Simeonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Calypso.
Simeonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Calypso backwards. #T3#
Calypso is stalling here.
Calypso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Calypso.
Calypso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calypso.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso. #T4#
Calypso lands a shot to the body.
Calypso stalling in the clinch but Simeonov improves position.
Simeonov blocking some punches.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Simeonov blocks an uppercut.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calypso is struggling to control the position.
Simeonov prevents a body shot from Calypso.
Calypso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simeonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Simeonov controls the action.
Calypso lands a nice shot to the body.
Simeonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Calypso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Simeonov on the inside.
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 Twist Calypso will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Simeonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#KD2#
Simeonov drops Calypso with a beautiful combination! Calypso stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Simeonov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Calypso is rocked!#CL2#
Simeonov clinches with his opponent.
Oh Calypso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calypso takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Calypso's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Calypso seems to have got his legs back now.
Calypso dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calypso blocking some punches.
Calypso misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Calypso lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeonov.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Calypso controls his hands.
Calypso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simeonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simeonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calypso backwards.
Calypso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calypso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simeonov or not.
Calypso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simeonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calypsos head.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simeonov tries to throw a body punch but Calypso avoids it by throwing Simeonov back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Calypso.
Simeonov working aggressively here.
#T2#
Simeonov working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calypso.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calypso.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Calypso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simeonov letting Calypso take a breather here.
Calypso lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Calypso blocking some punches.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calypso lands a right hand.
Simeonov tries to work over Calypso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calypso can't find room to land a body shot as Simeonov controls the action.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso digs a right hand into Simeonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simeonov's gas tank.
Calypso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calypso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calypso slows down the pace here.
Simeonov lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Simeonov misses with a body punch.
Calypso blocking some punches.
Simeonov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calypso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calypso stalling.
Nice body punch from Simeonov - that landed with a thud.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calypso's elbow.
Calypso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calypso misses with a punch on the inside.
Calypso pressing his opponent against the cage.
Simeonov misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Simeonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simeonov 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stefan Simeonov!
A less than humble Stefan Simeonov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
LFC 19
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Simeonov scores with a push kick.
Plank tries a head kick but it misses.
Simeonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Plank on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Plank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simeonov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Plank is looking to chop away at Simeonov's legs.
Simeonov lands with a kick to the temple. Plank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simeonov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Simeonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Plank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Simeonov - the referee stops the clock and Plank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Simeonov. Plank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Plank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plank looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simeonov checks a low kick from Plank.
Simeonov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plank takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Simeonov cracks Plank with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Plank tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Simeonov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Plank is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Simeonov!
Stefan Simeonov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
LFC 14
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab from Simeonov.
A lazy left from Rui Costa finds it's target.
Simeonov lands with a straight right. Rui Costa didn't see that one coming.
Simeonov lands with a kick to the temple. Rui Costa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A bone on bone clash there as Simeonov blocks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rui Costa .
Simeonov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rui Costa takes a step back to recover.
Rui Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simeonov. That did some damage!
Simeonov misses with the body kick
and Rui Costa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rui Costa misses with a straight left.
Simeonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeonov scores with a head kick.
Rui Costa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeonov.
Rui Costa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simeonov thumps Rui Costa with a low kick.
Simeonov motions for Rui Costa to come forward. Simeonov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rui Costa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simeonov counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Rui Costa .#T1#
Rui Costa tries to clinch there but Simeonov circles away.
Simeonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simeonov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Benson Rui Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rui Costa misses with a low kick.
Simeonov is looking to land body kicks.
Simeonov misses with a body kick.
Rui Costa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Simeonov connects with a leg kick. Rui Costa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rui Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Simeonov.
A low kick from Simeonov misses
and Simeonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rui Costa works the jab nicely.
Rui Costa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rui Costa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rui Costa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simeonov lands a leg kick that knocks Rui Costa off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Simeonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rui Costa scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Rui Costa tries to land a front kick but Simeonov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rui Costa throws a wild body kick that Simeonov sees coming a mile off.
Simeonov checks a leg kick.
Simeonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rui Costa .
Simeonov throws a hook but Rui Costa avoids it easily.
Rui Costa throws out a leg kick but Simeonov moves out of range and Rui Costa only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rui Costa . Simeonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simeonov misses with a head kick.
Simeonov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simeonov.
Simeonov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simeonov throws a wild body kick that Rui Costa sees coming a mile off.
Rui Costa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rui Costa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simeonov. Simeonov obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Simeonov lunges at Rui Costa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rui Costa 's hand.
Rui Costa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simeonov 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.
A head kick misses from Simeonov.
Rui Costa misses with a double jab.
Simeonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Simeonov misses the jab.
Simeonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rui Costa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simeonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simeonov lands the left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simeonov. Rui Costa shrugs it off though.
Rui Costa swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeonov throws a sloppy head kick and Rui Costa moves out of range easily. #CL#
Rui Costa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rui Costa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Simeonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Simeonov.
Simeonov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rui Costa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simeonov really felt that one!
Simeonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simeonov.
Rui Costa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simeonov.
Simeonov throws a head kick that misses.
Simeonov throws a low kick but Rui Costa moves out of range easily.
Simeonov throws a sloppy head kick and Rui Costa moves out of range easily.
Simeonov throws a chopping leg kick but Rui Costa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simeonov throws a solid leg kick but Rui Costa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simeonov.
Simeonov avoids the body shot from Rui Costa .
Simeonov tries to land a front kick but Rui Costa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simeonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Rui Costa .
Rui Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeonov moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Simeonov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Simeonov checks a leg kick.
Rui Costa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simeonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simeonov throws a low kick, looking for Rui Costa 's leg but Rui Costa calmly moves out of range.
Rui Costa staying out of range there.
Simeonov scores with a push kick.
Rui Costa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rui Costa throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Simeonov responds with a good body kick, but Rui Costa manages to step out the way in time.
Simeonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simeonov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rui Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeonov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rui Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simeonov flicks out a counter leg kick but Rui Costa steps away.
Simeonov checks the leg kick.
Rui Costa throws a body kick that misses.
Simeonov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rui Costa blocks it well.
Rui Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeonov. #T1#
Rui Costa throws a low kick, looking for Simeonov's leg but Simeonov calmly moves out of range.
Simeonov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rui Costa counters with a body kick that stops Simeonov in his tracks momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simeonov.
Simeonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rui Costa lands with an overhand left.
Rui Costa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rui Costa throws a wild body kick that Simeonov sees coming a mile off.
Stefan Simeonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simeonov throws a sloppy head kick
and Rui Costa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simeonov misses the jab.
Simeonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rui Costa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A low kick from Simeonov is predictable there
enabling Rui Costa to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Rui Costa moves into the clinch.
Rui Costa has Simeonov pressed against the cage, preventing Simeonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simeonov wants to break free but Rui Costa has control.
Rui Costa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rui Costa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simeonov working hard to break the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Simeonov breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Simeonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rui Costa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeonov checks a low kick from Rui Costa .
Rui Costa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simeonov's hands.
Rui Costa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rui Costa throws a chopping leg kick but Simeonov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rui Costa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Rui Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Simeonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simeonov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A bit of stalling here from Simeonov.
Still in the clinch, Rui Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Rui Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Rui Costa .
Rui Costa misses with some punches.
Simeonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.
Rui Costa prevents Simeonov from breaking the clinch.
Simeonov tries to break free but Rui Costa pushes him back against the cage.
Simeonov is struggling to control the position.
Rui Costa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Simeonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Simeonov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simeonov tries to break the clinch but Rui Costa is controlling the position.
Rui Costa lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Simeonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Simeonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rui Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rui Costa throws a sloppy head kick and Simeonov moves out of range easily.
Simeonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simeonov tries to land a front kick but Rui Costa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rui Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeonov manages to avoid it.
Rui Costa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Simeonov. That one must have hurt.
Simeonov misses with a body kick.
Rui Costa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rui Costa moves out of range of the body kick.
Rui Costa is looking to counter punch.
Simeonov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simeonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rui Costa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simeonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rui Costa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rui Costa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rui Costa misses with a looping right.
Simeonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Rui Costa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Simeonov checks a leg kick.
Rui Costa swinging wildly here.
Rui Costa scores with a push kick.
Simeonov throws a leg kick but Rui Costa moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simeonov - that will leave a mark!
Rui Costa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simeonov's sensitive parts.
Simeonov looks to land a right hand but Rui Costa moved out of range.
Simeonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rui Costa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rui Costa connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rui Costa ducks under a wild hook from Simeonov.
An inside leg kick from Rui Costa misses.
Simeonov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rui Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Rui Costa feints and then cracks Simeonov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simeonov down. #T1#
Rui Costa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simeonov is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rui Costa .
Rui Costa throws a leg kick but Simeonov moved away.
Rui Costa tries to land a leg kick but Simeonov saw it coming and moves away.
Simeonov thuds his shin into the meat of Rui Costa 's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Rui Costa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rui Costa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rui Costa 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.
Rui Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Rui Costa .
Simeonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rui Costa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rui Costa tries to clinch up.#T2#
Simeonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crunch! Simeonov slams his shin into Rui Costa 's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simeonov.
Simeonov scores with a head kick. Rui Costa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rui Costa misses the jab.
Simeonov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rui Costa .
Simeonov misses with a leg kick
and Rui Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rui Costa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simeonov.
Simeonov throws a big shot that misses.
Simeonov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Simeonov throws a head kick that misses
and Rui Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Simeonov lands a head kick!
Rui Costa throws a solid leg kick but Simeonov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rui Costa .
Rui Costa throws a right and a left that Simeonov avoids nicely.
Rui Costa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simeonov takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Simeonov 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.
Simeonov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Simeonov throws a leg kick but Rui Costa checks it. #CL#
Rui Costa clinches.
Rui Costa lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Simeonov breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Rui Costa does no damage.
Rui Costa misses with a kick to the body.
Simeonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rui Costa 's sensitive parts.
Rui Costa tries to score with a low kick but Simeonov moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simeonov.
Rui Costa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Simeonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rui Costa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
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!
Rui Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rui Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simeonov scores with a nice body kick.
Simeonov checks a low kick from Rui Costa .
Simeonov misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Rui Costa finds it's target.
A good leg kick by Simeonov.
Rui Costa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rui Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rui Costa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simeonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rui Costa can pounce on him.
Simeonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rui Costa .
Simeonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rui Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benson Rui Costa .
I think Rui Costa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benson Rui Costa !
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