Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 54: Ihantala v Melondov
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Panayotov misses with a left hand #KD#
and Steve counters with a crisp right hand that drops Panayotov! Steve lets Panayotov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Panayotov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panayotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve cracks Panayotov with a left hook right on the temple and Panayotov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Steve lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Panayotov is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoner Steve!
Stoner Steve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 48: Picklesbly v S.Sitsong
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panayotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Panayotov scores with a jab. Alexandrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alexandrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Panayotov circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Panayotov pushes him off.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Panayotov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexandrov stalls.
Alexandrov is looking to control Panayotov's arms but Panayotov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Panayotov to work. #T1#
Alexandrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Panayotov avoids the damage to the body.
Panayotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Panayotov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Alexandrov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Panayotov controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Panayotov stands up and waves to Alexandrov to follow him.
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Panayotov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Panayotov won't allow it.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
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!
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Panayotov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Alexandrov closes the distance but Panayotov moves to the side
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexandrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov misses with a looping right.
Alexandrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Panayotov does it's job there.
Alexandrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Panayotov moves away
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Alexandrov scores with a leg kick.
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Alexandrov pushes Panayotov up against the cage in a clinch.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Panayotov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panayotov's gas tank.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Panayotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alexandrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexandrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov presses Panayotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Panayotov is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panayotov walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Panayotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it. #CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Alexandrov moves to clinch but Panayotov breaks away
and Panayotov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alexandrov throws a powerful right kick. Panayotov tried to block low but the kick was high! Panayotov was taken right off of his feet! Alexandrov jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Alexandrov!
Our winner, Alex Alexandrov, 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.

Event: WVT 41: Motts v Veainu
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Silva swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
It seemed like Panayotov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alex Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panayotov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Silva cracks Panayotov with a hook to the temple - Panayotov is on wobbly legs here! Silva swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Panayotov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Silva wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Silva!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Silva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 36: Maestre v Veainu
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
A solid body kick from Wiener.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Wiener.
Wiener dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Wiener.
Wiener looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov throws a looping overhand right but Wiener ducks down to avoid it.
Wiener thuds his shin into the meat of Panayotov's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wiener makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Panayotov really felt that one!
Panayotov is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Wiener lands a big head kick that sends Panayotov tumbling to the mat! Wiener takes a step backwards and waves Panayotov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panayotov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiener sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Wiener lands a front kick.
Wiener throws a front kick that sends Panayotov stumbling back into the cage.
Wiener lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiener throws a front kick that sends Panayotov stumbling back into the cage.
Wiener explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Panayotov 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.
Panayotov is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Wiener Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Panayotov is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
Walter Wiener decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 31: Ihantala v Honda
Date: Sep 07, 2022

#R1#
Elkins misses the body punch
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Elkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panayotov doesn't seem bothered though.
Panayotov throws a hook to the side of Elkins's head but Elkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panayotov with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Elkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Panayotov slips a jab and a cross from Elkins.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Elkins avoids the body shot from Panayotov.
Elkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panayotov at a distance.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panayotov there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panayotov slips under a jab.
Elkins swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
Elkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov.#T1#
Panayotov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elkins tries to avoid it but Panayotov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elkins to the ground. Elkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elkins misses with a wild combination.
Elkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panayotov moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
The fighters circling - Elkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Elkins misses with a looping right.
Elkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elkins lands a right hook to the body.
Elkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panayotov rather than just go for the knockout.
Elkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov. #T2#
Elkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panayotov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Elkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elkins scores with a jab to the body.
Elkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Elkins.
Panayotov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panayotov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panayotov throws a big shot that misses.
Elkins misses the shot to the body.
Elkins takes one to the chin there.
Elkins throws a lazy right hand but Panayotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov takes a swing at Elkins's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Elkins misses its intended target.
Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkins.#T3#
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkins moves away.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Elkins lands a slapping body shot.
Panayotov slips a jab from Elkins.
Panayotov slips a jab from Elkins.
A counter left hand to the body from Panayotov misses its target.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Panayotov misses.
Panayotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panayotov looks to land a left hand but Elkins moved out of range nicely.
Panayotov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the liver by Elkins. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot by Elkins.#T4#
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
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!
Elkins lands a really nice looking cross but Panayotov seems unphased.
Elkins catches Panayotov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!
Elkins throws an overhand right that drops Panayotov like a sack of potatoes! Elkins dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Elkins!
Dylan Elkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 27: Smith v Son
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clark.

Panayotov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clark misses with a takedown
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Clark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Clark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Clark with a poor takedown
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Panayotov tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Panayotov to the ground. Panayotov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Panayotov throws a body kick that misses.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panayotov defends it nicely.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesley Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
Panayotov lands a glancing blow to the side of Clark's head.
Clark drops his hands momentarily and Panayotov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Clark throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Clark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Panayotov wants to get back to his feet.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panayotov's head. #T2##ES#
Panayotov pushes Clark off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Clark gets a double leg takedown into Panayotov's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Clark postures up in Panayotov's guard and throws a big left but Panayotov blocks it.
Clark won't allow Panayotov to get back to his feet.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panayotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark chips away with some ground and pound.
Panayotov has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panayotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark postures up in Panayotov's guard and throws a big left but Panayotov blocks it. #T3#
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panayotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Panayotov blocks nicely.
Clark won't allow Panayotov to get back to his feet.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panayotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark lands a couple of digs.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark throws a strike but Panayotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Panayotov is breathing heavily.
Panayotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Panayotov passes Clark's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panayotov pulls his head out easily.
Panayotov wants to stand up but Clark has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panayotov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panayotov pulls his head out easily.
Panayotov wants to stand up but Clark has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Clark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panayotov pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Panayotov is going to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Panayotov throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Clark goes for a double leg but Panayotov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Panayotov continues to drive forward.
Panayotov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clark manages to circle out of the way.
Panayotov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Panayotov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panayotov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Clark.
Clark goes for a double leg but Panayotov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Panayotov continues to drive forward.
Clark takes one to the side of the head.
Wesley Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panayotov circles away.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark is breathing heavily.
Panayotov scores with a body shot.
Clark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Clark tries for a takedown but Panayotov circles away easily
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Clark tries for a takedown but Panayotov circles away easily
and Panayotov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Clark gets the takedown into side control.
Panayotov pushes Clark away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Clark gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Clark misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Clark prevents Panayotov from escaping the position.
Clark working the strikes but Panayotov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panayotov is trying to stand back up but Clark is controlling him #T2#
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Panayotov wants to get back to his feet.
Panayotov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panayotov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark.
Ground and pound from Clark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark throws a strike but Panayotov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panayotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panayotov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark postures up in Panayotov's guard and throws a big left but Panayotov blocks it.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Clark postures up in Panayotov's guard and throws a big left but Panayotov blocks it.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panayotov is looking to stand up but Clark isn't so interested in that idea.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Panayotov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Panayotov has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.#ES#
Panayotov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Panayotov tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panayotov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Panayotov sprawls well. He's pushed Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Panayotov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Panayotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Clark tries for a takedown but Panayotov circles away easily
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Panayotov lands with a good body shot.
Panayotov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panayotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panayotov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Panayotov tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panayotov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panayotov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Clark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark slips a jab from Panayotov.
Panayotov thuds his shin into the meat of Clark's side.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Clark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Panayotov's waist but Panayotov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clark off to one side.
Panayotov throws a head kick that half lands.
Panayotov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Clark fails to land the takedown.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark with a poor takedown
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Clark fails with the takedown
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Panayotov scores with a three punch combo!
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Panayotov shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Panayotov missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Panayotov slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panayotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panayotov.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark. #T3#
A lazy left from Panayotov finds it's target.#TD2#
Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Panayotov did well to prevent Clark getting side control.
Clark prevents Panayotov from standing back up.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panayotov's head.
Panayotov is trying to stand back up but Clark is controlling him
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
Clark thows a huge punch but Panayotov dodges it nicely.
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Panayotov pushes Clark off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Clark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panayotov wants to get back to his feet but Clark is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Clark tries to free his leg and advance position but Panayotov is retaining full guard.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Panayotov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark's guard. Nice move by Panayotov!#REVR#
Clark has a closed guard, preventing Panayotov from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Clark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wesley Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Panayotov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Panayotov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panayotov has managed to get both his arms back between Clark's legs - danger averted.
Clark has a closed guard, preventing Panayotov from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panayotov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 21: McDonald v Mogg
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Penn Jr misses with a double jab.
Penn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPanayotov.
Penn Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panayotov or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn Jr, which made it look bad.
Penn Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Penn Jr 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.
Penn Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Penn Jr misses.
Panayotov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn Jr wants to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a nice body shot.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panayotov slips a jab and a cross from Penn Jr. #T1#
Panayotov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn Jr works Panayotov's body with a nice hook.
Penn Jr throws a looping overhand right but Panayotov ducks down to avoid it.
Panayotov misses with a looping left.
Panayotov throws a wild hook but Penn Jr just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Panayotov gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Penn Jr raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Penn Jr!
Steel Penn Jr very nearly forgot to thank Neon Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 14: Ihantala v Mogg
Date: Jul 06, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Dunham rushes Panayotov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunham backwards.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov tries to work over Dunham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunham lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov takes a shot to the head.
Dunham throws a punch but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Panayotov stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunham.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panayotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dunham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Panayotov's defenses.
Dunham struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Dunham lands a nice uppercut.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
Panayotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dunham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Panayotov has Dunham pushed against the cage.
Panayotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Panayotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunham cracks Panayotov with a nice body shot.
Panayotov blocks the elbow strike.
Dunham lands an elbow just above Panayotov 's eye. #CUT2#Nikolay Panayotov's cut is getting worse.
Dunham works on Panayotov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dunham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Panayotov avoiding damage as Dunham throws knees to the body.
We've been informed that Dunham 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.
Dunham lands a hook that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dunham avoids the elbow strike from Panayotov, against the cage.
Panayotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dunham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dunham on the inside. #ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!
Dunham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Panayotov's efforts to push away.
Oh Panayotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunham has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Panayotov - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Dunham, and another! Panayotov is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Pete Dunham!

Event: WVT 9: Halo v Mogg
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Panayotov throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panayotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panayotov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson .
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panayotov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson walks into a left hand.
A big left from Henderson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panayotov misses with a body punch
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Panayotov circles away.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Panayotov.
Henderson throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov moves out of range of the strikes.
Panayotov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Panayotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson .
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
Panayotov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Henderson darts in and clinches Panayotov up against the cage.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Henderson tries to break the clinch but Panayotov is controlling the position.
Panayotov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Panayotov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Panayotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Panayotov moves away and avoids it.
Henderson lands with a good body shot.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Panayotov.
Henderson throws out a counter right but Panayotov avoids it with no problem.
Panayotov misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Panayotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards. #BC2#
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Panayotov. Beautiful body shot.
Panayotov slips under a jab from Henderson .
Panayotov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson .#T3#
Panayotov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panayotov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Panayotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson .
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Panayotov closes the distance and clinches.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Henderson 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panayotov scores with a shoulder strike.
Panayotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henderson managing to block the knees to the body from Panayotov.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Panayotov is controlling him.#T4#
Panayotov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Henderson up against the cage.
Panayotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Panayotov prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Panayotov stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Panayotov moved out of range nicely.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panayotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Panayotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Henderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Panayotov defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Panayotov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Panayotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson . #CL#
Panayotov moves into range and clinches up with Henderson .
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
Panayotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Henderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov lands a damaging elbow.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson .
Henderson wants to break free but Panayotov has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Panayotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
Henderson tries to break the clinch but Panayotov is controlling the position.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson . #T1#
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
Henderson being controlled against the cage.
Nikolay Panayotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panayotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Henderson has been cut.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch but Panayotov keeps him there for the moment.
Henderson is trying to push Panayotov away but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panayotov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Panayotov wants to stall.
Henderson is trying to break the clinch but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Henderson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panayotov moves away from the strike by Henderson .
Panayotov staying out of range there.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Henderson throws a hook but Panayotov blocks it.
Henderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Henderson misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Henderson throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Panayotov coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson digs a good hook to Panayotov's body.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Panayotov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Henderson thuds his right hand into Panayotov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panayotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panayotov slips under a jab from Henderson .#T3#
Henderson dips to his left and cracks Panayotov with an uppercut!
Panayotov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panayotov digs a good body shot into Henderson 's ribs.
Panayotov lands a leg kick that knocks Henderson off balance momentarily.
Henderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henderson tries to clinch but Panayotov is having none of it.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Panayotov slips the punch.
Panayotov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henderson 's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson connects with the punch.#T4#
Panayotov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henderson lands a jab.
Panayotov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Henderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Panayotov. #TD2#
Henderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Henderson taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Henderson 's cut.
That's time! Panayotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Henderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan Henderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henderson slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Nice defenses there by Panayotov.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov walks into a jab.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a shot to the body.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panayotov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panayotov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Panayotov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Henderson manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Panayotov pushes Henderson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Panayotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Henderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panayotov finds it's way round the side to connect with Henderson 's head.
Panayotov walks into a straight right hand from Henderson .
A big right from Henderson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Panayotov slips a jab from Henderson .
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut.
Henderson wants to counter with a clinch but Panayotov pushes him away.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panayotov's hands.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Henderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panayotovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henderson scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panayotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panayotov circles away.
Panayotov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .#T3#
Panayotov scores with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Panayotov. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Panayotov scores with a nice strike.
Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .
Panayotov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Panayotov.#CL#
Panayotov clinches. #T4#
Panayotov misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Panayotov.
Panayotov has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Panayotov is stalling here.
Henderson is trying to push Panayotov away but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Henderson tries to break the clinch but Panayotov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Henderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panayotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panayotov's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Henderson .
I think Henderson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
After winning the bout, Nikolay Panayotov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 4: Maestre v Motts
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Leekpai throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Panayotov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with the head strike.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Leekpai.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Leekpai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Panayotov - that landed with a thud.
Panayotov pushes Leekpai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panayotov trying to control the position but instead, Leekpai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panayotov into the cage.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leekpai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leekpai swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leekpai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Leekpai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Panayotov has Leekpai pressed against the cage.
Leekpai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Leekpai has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
A short uppercut from Panayotov.
Leekpai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Panayotov throws a head punch that misses.
Leekpai throws a punch but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a knee strike.
Leekpai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov tries to land a knee to the head but Leekpai blocks with his arms.
Leekpai lands a nice shot to the body.
Panayotov lands a left hand.
Leekpai lands a shot to the body.
Leekpai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leekpai tries a knee to the head but Panayotov blocks it.
Leekpai blocking some punches.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Leekpai lands a shoulder strike.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panayotov avoids the elbow strike from Leekpai, against the cage.
Panayotov blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a head punch that misses.
Panayotov blocks the elbow strike.
Panayotov pushes Leekpai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leekpai tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leekpai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panayotov blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leekpai.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Leekpai.
Leekpai blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Leekpai tries to land a knee to the head but Panayotov blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Leekpai.
Leekpai working aggressively here.
Leekpai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Leekpai blocks an elbow strike from Panayotov.
Leekpai crunches a lovely knee into Panayotov's ribcage.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panayotov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Panayotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Leekpai lands a hook that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Leekpai is working Panayotov over against the cage.
Panayotov blocks the elbow strike.
Panayotov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Leekpai.
Panayotov looks winded!
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leekpai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leekpai.
Leekpai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leekpai pushes Panayotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leekpai blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leekpai trying to land knees to the body.
Leekpai scores with a shoulder strike.
Leekpai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leekpai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Leekpai has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Leekpai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leekpai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leekpai lands an uppercut.
Panayotov lands with a left to the head.
Panayotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Leekpai pushes Panayotov against the cage. Leekpai is working some dirty boxing. Leekpai pushes off with a quick right hook! Panayotov goes down! Panayotov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Leekpai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krit Leekpai!
A less than humble Krit Leekpai misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WVT 1: Kozlow v Newton
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Wellington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick from Wellington.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panayotov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Wellington counters with a body kick.
Panayotov checks a low kick from Wellington.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Panayotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wellington.
Wellington connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington misses with a shot to the body
and Wellington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov moves out of range of the leg kick from Wellington.
Panayotov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Panayotov misses with a head kick.
Wellington appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wellington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Panayotov throws a poor cross that misses
and Wellington counters with a body kick that stops Panayotov in his tracks momentarily.
Panayotov lands with an uppercut that bounces Wellington off the cage and back into range.
Wellington thumps Panayotov with a low kick.
Wellington moves out of range of the strikes.
Wellington pushes Panayotov away with a front kick.
Wellington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Wellington defending well as Panayotov loads up on a big left hand.
Wellington misses with a low kick.
It looked like Panayotov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Wellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov misses with a right hand
and Wellington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Panayotov really felt that one!
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Wellington jabs at Panayotov's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wellington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Panayotov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wellington.
Wellington feints a counter leg kick.
Panayotov moves out of range of the body kick from Wellington.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.#T3#
Wellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panayotov blocks the body kick.
Panayotov missing with a left hand there. Wellington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panayotov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wellington.
A big left from Panayotov misses.
Good exchange - Wellington coming out on top.
A low kick from Wellington is predictable there
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov throws out a loose jab but Wellington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Wellington.#T4#
Wellington slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Wellington tries to land a body kick
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wellington.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wellington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
A little jabbing left from Wellington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wellington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wellington stuns Panayotov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panayotov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panayotov checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Humphrey Wellington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
That's time! Panayotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wellington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wellington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panayotov rather than just go for the knockout.
Panayotov stuns Wellington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
and Wellington counters with a solid body kick.
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wellington counters with a nice leg kick.
Wellington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Panayotov misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Wellington counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Panayotov blocks the leg kick.
Panayotov misses with a jab to the body
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wellington throws a leg kick but Panayotov moved away.
Wellington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wellington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wellington moves away from the strike by Panayotov.
Wellington throws a front kick aimed at Panayotov's knee but Panayotov avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wellington - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Panayotov clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wellington tries a knee to the head but Panayotov blocks it. #T2#
Wellington is looking to break free of the clinch but Panayotov has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wellington backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Wellington stalling in the clinch but Panayotov improves position.
Wellington is trying to break free.
Panayotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wellington is defending well for now.
Panayotov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Panayotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wellington takes a shot to the head.
Panayotov leaning against his opponent.
Wellington is trying to force a seperation but Panayotov has the dominant position.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Wellington.
Wellington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wellington blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #KD2#
Wellington drops Panayotov with a big knee straight up the middle! Panayotov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!
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!
Wellington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Panayotov swings for the body but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington connects with a leg kick.
Wellington jabs at Panayotov's body.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Wellington slips the punch.
Panayotov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wellington.
Wellington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wellington misses the shot to the body.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
Panayotov takes a swing at Wellington's ribcage but misses.
Wellington raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Panayotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellington manages to avoid it.#T4#
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Wellington.
Wellington just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Wellington misses #TD#
and Panayotov counters with a single leg into guard. Wellington didn't expect that.
Wellington is trying to keep Panayotov in close.
Wellington throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wellington being controlled here, momentarily.
Panayotov continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humphrey Wellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Panayotov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wellington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panayotov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panayotov just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Wellington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panayotov thinking.
Panayotov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wellington is just out of range.
Panayotov blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Panayotov clinches.
Panayotov has Wellington pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Wellington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whack! Wellington lands a heavy head kick that drops Panayotov. The ref tackles Wellington to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Panayotov was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RISE 57: Ihantala v Halo
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Panayotov connects with a right hand. Strdoza shakes it off.#T1#
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Panayotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Strdoza moves out of range.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Panayotov throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Panayotov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panayotov. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
Panayotov misses with a looping left.
As Panayotov looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Panayotov just gets out of the way.
Panayotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Panayotov misses with an uppercut.
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Panayotov looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Panayotov just gets out of the way.
Panayotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panayotov throws a body kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Strdoza moves out of range easily.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Panayotov.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panayotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panayotov 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.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strdoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panayotov finds it's way round the side to connect with Strdoza's head.
Panayotov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Panayotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Panayotov swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Panayotov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov works Strdoza's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Panayotov misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panayotov.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Panayotov misses. #T2#
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Panayotov will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Strdoza finish him?
Panayotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Panayotov badly! Strdoza follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Panayotov out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Strdoza finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Strdoza!
An out of breath Chad Strdoza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 49: Halo v Maestre
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panayotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Choo.
Panayotov lands a jab to Choo's midsection.
Panayotov misses with a hook. Choo ducked under it nicely.
Choo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Choo misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Choo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choo throws a right and a left that Panayotov avoids nicely.
Panayotov throws out a loose jab but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Panayotov manages to circle out of the way.
Choo lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Choo misses.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panayotov dodges the punch combination from Choo. #T1#
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Choo moves away and avoids it.
Choo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Choo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Choo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Choo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Choo misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panayotov. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panayotov throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Panayotov lands a jab.
Choo looks to throw the jab but Panayotov is out of range.
Panayotov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov defending well as Choo loads up on a big left hand.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choo throws a right and a left that Panayotov avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
Choo lands a jab.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
Choo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panayotov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choo thinking.
Panayotov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Choo looks to land a left hand but Panayotov moved out of range nicely.
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
Panayotov looks to land a left hand but Choo moved out of range nicely.
Panayotov scores with the left hand. Choo knows he should have avoided that one.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Panayotov misses with a head kick.
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Choo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panayotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Choo to score with a decent uppercut.
Panayotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Choo.
Panayotov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo is looking to clinch but Panayotov is avoiding it.
Panayotov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Choo avoids a kick to the body.
Choo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panayotov.
Choo swings widly with a right hand
and Choo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Choo loads up on a big right hand but Panayotov slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Choo moves out of range.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Choo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov slips a jab from Choo.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Choo scores with a hook to the body. Panayotov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panayotov needs to keep his hands up - Choo had a free shot at his head there.
Choo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Panayotov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panayotov with the counter takedown but Choo avoids it easily.
Panayotov scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mew Choo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Panayotov.
Choo throws a lazy uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Choo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Choo misses the target.
Choo lands with an uppercut that bounces Panayotov off the cage and back into range.
Panayotov throws a looping overhand right but Choo ducks down to avoid it.
Panayotov swings for the body but Choo moves out of range.
Choo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Panayotov misses.
Choo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panayotov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mew Choo is winning the standup battle so far.
Choo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A slow jab from Choo misses its intended target.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choo misses the body punch
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Choo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panayotov. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo tries to counter by clinching up but Panayotov breaks away and moves out of range.
Choo lands a nice shot to the body.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
Choo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPanayotov.
Good standup being displayed there by Choo as he connects with a hook.
Choo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panayotov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Choo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Panayotov scrambles back to his feet.
Choo throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Panayotov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Choo.
Choo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Choo missing with a left hand there. Panayotov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choo.
Choo throws the left hand but Panayotov avoids the punch easily.
Choo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panayotov counters with an inside leg kick.
Panayotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Choo throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov cracks Choo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Choo misses the body punch
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Panayotov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panayotov.#CUT2#It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Panayotov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Jab, jab by Choo - just one landing. #T3#
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Panayotov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Choo.
Choo misses with an uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a nice body shot.
Choo misses with a hook to the body
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Choo misses with a looping left.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Panayotov.
Choo is looking to counter the offense by Panayotov and move into the clinch.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Choo moves out of range easily.
Choo throws a series of punches but Panayotov moves out of range.
As Choo backs off Panayotov throws a huge counter combo but Choo manages to avoid it all.
Choo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panayotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Panayotov swings for the body but Choo moves out of range.
Choo misses with a straight left.
Panayotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choo throws a sloppy body shot
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Choo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Choo connects with the punch.
Choo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choo slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Choo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choo swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choo walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Panayotov throws a jab when Choo was well out of range.
Panayotov slips under a jab from Choo.
Panayotov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Choo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Choo.
Choo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panayotov moves away.
Panayotov moves out of range as Choo strikes.
Panayotov lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo tries to clinch up
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Panayotov. That snapped Choo's head back. #T1#
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov throws a hook but Choo blocks it.
Panayotov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Choo missing with a left hand there. Panayotov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panayotov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Choo misses with a left hand
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Choo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Choo.
Panayotov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Choo pushes Panayotov up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panayotov digs a right hand underneath Choo's ribcage. Choo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
Panayotov is working Choo over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panayotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Panayotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choo backwards. #ROC2#Choo is rocked!
Panayotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Choo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Panayotov has clasped his hands together around Choo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Choo seems to have got his legs back now.
Panayotov tries to advance to mount but Choo denies him.
Panayotov controls the position from side control.#SU2#
Panayotov stands up. #T3#
Choo misses with a double jab.
Choo misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choo closes the distance but Panayotov moves to the side
and Panayotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Choo throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choo throws a big shot that misses.
Choo throws a jab but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Choo.
Choo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Choo misses with a right hand
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choo throws a sloppy body shot
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Choo misses with a hook to the body
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
As Panayotov tries to get set, Choo tries to push him back and clinch up but Panayotov manages to avoid the attempt.
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!
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choo throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Choo gets tackled into the cage by Panayotov. Panayotov maintains the clinch.
Panayotov has Choo pressed against the cage.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panayotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choo backwards. #TD2#
Panayotov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Choo is trying to keep an underhook but Panayotov manages to get the takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Panayotov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
Nikolay Panayotov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 41: Mogg v Ship
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Riku thows a leg kick but Panayotov checks it
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panayotov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riku.
Panayotov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riku. Riku obviously looking to wear him down.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Panayotov thuds his shin into the meat of Riku's side.
Lazuran Riku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Panayotov.
Panayotov missing with a left hand there. Riku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riku scores with a shot to the body.
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Riku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panayotov's knee momentarily.#T1#
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Riku counters with a good low kick that Panayotov was not able to check.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Riku swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riku scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the body
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut.
Riku misses the shot to the body.
Riku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riku counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov scores with a head kick. Riku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Riku throws a leg kick but Panayotov checks it.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Panayotov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Panayotov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riku lands with a hook. Panayotov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov stuns Riku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Panayotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panayotov glances at the clock... BAM! Riku nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Panayotov crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Panayotov is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazuran Riku!
A very excited looking Lazuran Riku rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RISE 32: Half Assed v Femme
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Irrawaddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Irrawaddy's head.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Panayotov moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irrawaddy lands a nice looking body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Irrawaddy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Panayotov's head but Panayotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panayotov lands with a right hand. #T1#
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Panayotov connects with a jab.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panayotov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Irrawaddy under the eye.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Irrawaddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panayotov swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy misses with a straight right.
Panayotov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panayotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Irrawaddy to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Panayotov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irrawaddy throws the left hand but Panayotov avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Panayotov misses its intended target.
Irrawaddy ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Irrawaddy throws a good cross that connects.
Irrawaddy throws a jab when Panayotov was well out of range.
Panayotov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body.
Panayotov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irrawaddy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panayotov counters with a right hand to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Panayotov moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panayotov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up.
Irrawaddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panayotov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Panayotov.
Donk. Irrawaddy catches Panayotov right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panayotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy lands with a cross. #ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Irrawaddy moves in close and cracks Panayotov with a massive right hand! Panayotov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Irrawaddy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Irrawaddy!

Event: RISE 26: Hunter v Philippe
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Granger.
Panayotov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Granger is fending him off so far but Panayotov persists. Nope, Granger circles away and we're back to standing.
Granger misses with a double jab
and Panayotov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Granger thinking.
Granger looks to land a combination but Panayotov avoids it well.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch but Panayotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panayotov lands a body shot.
Granger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Granger avoids a kick to the body.
Granger thows a leg kick but Panayotov checks it
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Panayotov.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Panayotov attempts a counter takedown but Granger avoids it well and moves away.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Panayotov lands a lovely overhand right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Panayotov - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Granger.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Granger throws a hook but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Granger.
Panayotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Granger swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
Granger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Granger stuns Panayotov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Granger drops Panayotov with a beautiful combination! Panayotov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Granger is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger goes for a small jab and connects. Now Granger goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Panayotov stumbles back but Granger runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Panayotov to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Panayotov will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Granger!
Post fight, Frank Granger stared into the camera and said ' so easy fight hahah'.

Event: RISE 20: Ship v Hunter
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1##CL#
Panayotov clinches with his opponent.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wiener is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Panayotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Wiener manages to break the clinch.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wiener throws the kick towards the body but Panayotov avoids it.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wiener pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov thuds a left hand into Wiener's body.
Wiener throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Wiener.
Wiener only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Panayotov blocks the body kick.
Panayotov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiener replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Panayotov blocks it well.
Wiener goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panayotov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panayotov moves out of range as Wiener throws a body kick.
Wiener is looking to land body kicks.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Wiener moves out of range.
Panayotov throws a hook but Wiener avoids it easily.
Wiener counters with a body kick.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Wiener thows a body kick. Panayotov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiener. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panayotov connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Panayotov moves into the clinch.
A short left from Panayotov.
Panayotov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov letting Wiener take a breather here.
Panayotov is looking for a takedown.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Panayotov tries to score a body lock takedown but Wiener shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
Wiener blocks the elbow strike.
Panayotov lands a big knee! That's hurt Wiener! Oh, he's all over the place! Panayotov lands another knee that sends Wiener to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Panayotov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 17: Halo v Ihantala
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Doomsday dives in and grabs Panayotov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panayotov pushes down on Doomsday's head and hops out.
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Panayotov sprawls well.
Doomsday misses with a series of wild punches.
Panayotov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doomsday.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Panayotov doesn't manage to clinch there - Doomsday circles away.
Doomsday changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doomsday shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Panayotov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doomsday thinking.
Kronos Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday with a poor takedown
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Panayotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Doomsday tries to counter it with a takedown but Panayotov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov stuffs the takedown.
Panayotov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Doomsday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panayotov has time to react.
Panayotov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doomsday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Panayotov defends well and Doomsday ends up having to push Panayotov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Doomsday is out of range. #TD2#
Doomsday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
Panayotov is looking to stand up but Doomsday isn't so interested in that idea.
Panayotov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panayotov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Doomsday is pushing down on Panayotov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panayotov is fighting to maintain full guard but Doomsday has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Panayotov is defending against the submission attempts here by Doomsday.
Doomsday wants to free his trapped foot but Panayotov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Doomsday looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but Panayotov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Doomsday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Panayotov is just riding it out for now. Doomsday eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panayotov is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday passes to full mount!
Panayotov prevents Doomsday from taking his back.
Doomsday tries to take Panayotov's back but instead Panayotov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Panayotov moves into the clinch.
Panayotov prevents the takedown attempt.
Doomsday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Panayotov after a bit of a struggle.
Panayotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panayotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doomsday can do to turn this around?
Panayotov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doomsday avoids it.
Doomsday wants to take the fight to the mat but Panayotov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Doomsday being controlled against the cage.
Panayotov stops a takedown attempt from Doomsday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov is pressed up against the cage. Doomsday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Panayotov down to the mat. Panayotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Doomsday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panayotov throws a series of punches but Doomsday moves out of range.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panayotov connects with a body shot.
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Doomsday. #T1#
Nice shot by Panayotov.
Doomsday misses with a takedown
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panayotov defends it nicely.
Panayotov tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Doomsday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
Doomsday stops Panayotov from standing up. #T2#
Panayotov can't keep his opponent in guard - Doomsday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Panayotov is trying to stand back up but Doomsday is controlling him
Doomsday has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Doomsday with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Doomsday goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Panayotov is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov wants to stand but Doomsday is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Panayotov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Doomsday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Doomsday looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Panayotov has picked Doomsday up and slammed him! Doomsday can't keep hold of the triangle and Panayotov manages to pass to side control!
Panayotov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU#
Panayotov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Doomsday is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Doomsday shoots and misses
and Panayotov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doomsday darts in looking for a takedown but Panayotov gets double underhooks and turns Doomsday into the cage.
Doomsday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panayotov.
Panayotov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doomsday has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov lands an overhand right.
Panayotov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doomsday if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice cross by Panayotov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doomsday has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doomsday is breathing heavily.
Doomsday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doomsday fails with the takedown
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Panayotov.
Doomsday throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov tries to clinch but Doomsday moves out of range. #CL#
Panayotov pushes Doomsday up against the cage in a clinch.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards. #TD2#
Doomsday has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Panayotov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Panayotov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Kronos Doomsday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov wants to stand but Doomsday is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Doomsday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Doomsday has a closed guard, preventing Panayotov from standing up.
Panayotov trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panayotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Panayotov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Doomsday working for a triangle but Panayotov defends it easily.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Panayotov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Doomsday looking for a sweep. Not yet Doomsday, not yet.
Panayotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doomsday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doomsday has a closed guard, preventing Panayotov from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Doomsday with that takedown attempt.
Panayotov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Panayotov lands a nice shot that snaps Doomsday's head back. #T3#
Doomsday looks for a takedown but Panayotov sprawls well.
Doomsday misses with a wild body shot.
Panayotov works over Doomsday's head and body with a nice combination.
Doomsday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kronos Doomsday.
Doomsday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doomsday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Panayotov circles away.
Panayotov throws a head kick that Doomsday semi-blocks.
Panayotov scores with a nice strike.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panayotov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doomsday takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Panayotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Panayotov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doomsday.
Doomsday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy right hand. Doomsday should have avoided that one.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Panayotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Doomsday throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Doomsday.
Panayotov scores with a punch to the head.
Panayotov on the wrong end of a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panayotov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 13: Assed v Gustavsson
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Panayotov.
Kozlow misses with a hook
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panayotov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Kozlow misses with a hook to the body
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov jabs at Kozlow's body.
Kozlow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Kozlow slips the punch.#T1#
Panayotov tries to clinch up.
Panayotov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kozlow counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlow seems to be stalking Panayotov here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Panayotov drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Krzysztof Kozlow!

Event: RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Panayotov.
Lemieux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemieux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panayotov as he jumps to the side.
Panayotov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lemieux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panayotov with a body shot.
Panayotov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panayotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Panayotov misses #CL2#
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux jumps guard but Panayotov stands there with Lemieux around his waist. Lemieux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
We've been informed that Lemieux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Lemieux managing to block the knees to the body from Panayotov.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov is pressed up against the cage. Lemieux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Panayotov down to the mat. Panayotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panayotov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Lemieux #TD#
and Panayotov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lemieux trying to strike off his back.
Lemieux tries to strike from the bottom.
Panayotov preventing the sweep.
Panayotov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panayotov wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Panayotov from controlling successfully.
Panayotov content to stall in guard here.
Panayotov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lemieux.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux dives in and grabs Panayotov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panayotov pushes down on Lemieux's head and hops out.
No luck for Lemieux with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.#T3#
A low kick from Lemieux is predictable there
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Panayotov misses.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt.
Panayotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemieux.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panayotov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panayotov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lemieux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lemieux wants to clinch.#T4#
Lemieux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Panayotov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Lemieux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panayotov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panayotov as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Panayotov there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Panayotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panayotov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lemieux.
Lemieux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panayotov swivels and escapes.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux shoots in for a double leg but Panayotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panayotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lemieux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Lemieux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Panayotov. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lemieux. #TD#
Panayotov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Panayotov decides to stand up.
Nice takedown defense from Panayotov. No joy for Lemieux on that attempt.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown. Panayotov tries to sprawl out of it but Lemieux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panayotov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panayotov's head.#T2#
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Lemieux moves into range and clinches up with Panayotov.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov slowing the pace effectively.
Panayotov has Lemieux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lemieux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Panayotov'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.
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Panayotov.
Lemieux tries to land a knee to the head but Panayotov blocks with his arms.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Lemieux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lemieux or perhaps it was just good defense by Panayotov, which made it look bad.
Panayotov lands a high kick!
Vincent Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov. #CL#
Panayotov has managed to clinch.
Lemieux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panayotov misses with some punches. #T4#
Panayotov tries to land a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks with his arms.
Come on Panayotov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Panayotov pushes off an throws an elbow but Lemieux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Panayotov lands with a left to the head.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Lemieux drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Panayotov stands and steps away. Lemieux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lemieux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panayotov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lemieux scrambles back to his feet.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lemieux defending well as Panayotov loads up on a big left hand.
Panayotov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lemieux has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lemieux.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Panayotov.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux with a poor takedown
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Panayotov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lemieux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Panayotov's waist but Panayotov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lemieux off to one side. #CL2#
Lemieux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Panayotov, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Lemieux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panayotov taking a breather.
Nikolay Panayotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panayotov walks away with a smile on his face. Lemieux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lemieux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panayotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lemieux's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Lemieux pulls guard successfully.
Lemieux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lemieux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panayotov's guard. #REVB#
Panayotov wants to stand up but Lemieux is controlling him.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Panayotov keeps moving. #T2#
Panayotov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lemieux is controlling him. #SU2#
Lemieux gets to his feet - Panayotov follows without any prompting.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown but Panayotov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lemieux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Lemieux looks to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Panayotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lemieux's head.
Lemieux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov cracks a nice hook into Lemieux's ribs.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panayotov is fending him off so far but Lemieux persists. Nope, Panayotov circles away and we're back to standing.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lemieux tries for a takedown but Panayotov circles away easily
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemieux swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range. #T4#
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
Lemieux tries to counter with a clinch but Panayotov shakes him off and moves away.
Lemieux has his takedown stuffed
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lemieux shoots and misses
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Panayotov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov cracks Lemieux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vincent Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panayotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemieux doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panayotov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
Our winner, Nikolay Panayotov, 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.

Event: RISE 5: Gustavsson v Carter
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Granger tries to land a front kick but Panayotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Granger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Panayotov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Granger tries to score with a low kick but Panayotov moves his leg out of the way.
Panayotov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Panayotov moves away and avoids it.
Panayotov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Granger is predictable there
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Panayotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Panayotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov takes one on the button.
Granger thows a leg kick but Panayotov checks it
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger keeps Panayotov at a distance using the push kick.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Granger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Granger scoring well with a low kick there.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick
and Panayotov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger throws out a leg kick but Panayotov moves out of range and Granger only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Granger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granger checks a leg kick.#T2#
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panayotov works the jab nicely.
Panayotov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Granger avoids the head kick by Panayotov.
Panayotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Granger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Granger wants to clinch but Panayotov slips to the side
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Granger throws a body punch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Granger jabs at Panayotov's body.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Panayotov's belly button to the back.#T3#
Granger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Panayotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panayotov 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.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panayotov checks a leg kick nicely.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov blocks a head kick by Granger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panayotov! But no joy.
Granger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Granger moves out of range.
Panayotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granger throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Panayotov counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panayotov keeps control of Granger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Panayotov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger moves away from the strike by Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Granger counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panayotov connects with a jab.
Granger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panayotov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Panayotov moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Granger scores with a jab to the body.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Granger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panayotov lands a nice looking body shot.
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger with the inside leg kick.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPanayotov.
Granger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panayotov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov looks to land a left hand but Granger moved out of range nicely.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Granger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panayotov is out of range and Granger settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Granger swinging wildly here.
Granger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panayotov slips a straight right by Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Granger throws a shot from downtown. Panayotov moves away and avoids it.
Panayotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panayotov lands a lovely overhand right.
Granger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Granger moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Panayotov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Granger with a body shot.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger throws a combination that misses
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Granger takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
Granger throws a jab but it's blocked by Panayotov.
A nice side step and Panayotov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Panayotov off balance momentarily.
Granger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panayotov takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Granger drops Panayotov with a beautiful combination! Panayotov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Granger is looking for the KO!#ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Granger lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Granger!
In his post fight interview, Frank Granger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Edmond
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Benn Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benn Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panayotov's head backwards.
Panayotov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panayotov slips under a jab from Benn Jr.
Panayotov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benn Jr misses the shot to the body.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Benn Jr manages to avoid it.
Benn Jr misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov slips a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a shot from downtown. Panayotov moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jr throws out a counter right but Panayotov avoids it with no problem.
Benn Jr swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Panayotov counters by clinching up.
Benn Jr told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Panayotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Panayotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benn Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1##BC2#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov misses with a left hand
and Benn Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Panayotov blocks it.
Benn Jr throws a hook to the side of Panayotov's head but Panayotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panayotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panayotov lands a right hook to the body.
Panayotov cracks Benn Jr with an open hand slap.#CL#
Panayotov clinches with his opponent.
Panayotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Benn Jr avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benn Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benn Jrs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr is trying to break free.
Benn Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Panayotov tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Panayotov back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benn Jr.
Panayotov lands an uppercut.
Benn Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panayotov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benn Jr is defending well.
Benn Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Benn Jr takes a shot to the head.
Benn Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Panayotov is stalling here.
Panayotov effectively controlling the action here.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Panayotov. #CUT#It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Benn Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panayotov tries to stall but Benn Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benn Jr is trying to push Panayotov away but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benn Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Panayotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Benn Jr. #T4#
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Benn Jr.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Benn Jr's head.
Benn Jr can't break the clinch.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from Panayotov. #BC2#
Benn Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Panayotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benn Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Panayotov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Benn Jr manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benn Jr. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benn Jr misses with a hook
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Panayotov avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Panayotov has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nigel Benn Jr's cut.
That's time! Panayotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benn Jr swinging wildly here.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benn Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Benn Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Panayotov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Panayotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab
and Panayotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panayotov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panayotov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benn Jr at a distance.
Panayotov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panayotov tries to move into range but Benn Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panayotov, as that shot connected.
Benn Jr missing with a left hand there. Panayotov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panayotov throws a hook but Benn Jr blocks it.
Benn Jr misses with an uppercut. Panayotov saw that one coming.
Benn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panayotov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Panayotov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Panayotov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Benn Jr blocks a jab.
Benn Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Panayotov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benn Jr.#CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Benn Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panayotov's hands.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Benn Jr misses its intended target.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benn Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nigel Benn Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab
and Panayotov counters with a thumping low kick.
Panayotov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panayotov swings widly with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Nigel Benn Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab. #T4#
Benn Jr throws a hook but Panayotov avoids it easily.
Panayotov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Benn Jr as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!
Benn Jr drops Panayotov with a naaaaasty hook - Panayotov is in real trouble here! Benn Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Benn Jr!
Nigel Benn Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Bishop vs Kruger
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Panayotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribbit.
Panayotov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Panayotov. Ribbit shrugs it off though.
A low kick from Ribbit misses
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribbit throws a lazy uppercut
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Panayotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribbit.
Panayotov lands with a cross.
Panayotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribbit manages to avoid it.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbit digs a good body shot into Panayotov's ribs.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Ribbit's shoulder, as Ribbit tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Ribbit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribbit throws a solid leg kick but Panayotov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribbit.#T1#
Panayotov 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.
Ribbit cracks Panayotov with a hook to the temple - Panayotov is on wobbly legs here! Ribbit swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Panayotov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ribbit wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frog Ribbit!
After winning the bout, Frog Ribbit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH:14
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panayotov.
A little jabbing left from Cooke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Panayotov as he checks the leg kick.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Cooke throws a lazy head kick
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panayotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cooke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Cooke does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooke misses with a low kick as Panayotov jumps back.
Cooke throws a chopping leg kick but Panayotov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Panayotov lands a jab to Cooke's midsection.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Panayotov throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke misses with a hook. Panayotov ducked under it nicely.
Panayotov slips under a jab from Cooke.
Panayotov avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Panayotov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick from Cooke is predictable there
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke lands a jab to Panayotov's midsection.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panayotov is looking to wear down Cooke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Panayotov avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Sloppy strikes from Panayotov. Those never looked like landing.
Cooke throws a fast counter high kick but Panayotov manages to duck under it in time.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panayotov moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke is looking to chop away at Panayotov's legs.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Panayotov.
No joy there for Cooke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panayotov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooke on the side of the head.
Cooke throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Panayotov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cooke! #SU#
Panayotov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Panayotov.
Cooke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Panayotov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cooke on the side of the head.
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Panayotov moved away.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke throws a body punch but Panayotov moves out of range.
A low kick from Cooke misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Cooke. #T4#
Panayotov blocks a head kick by Cooke.
Panayotov throws a shot to the body.
Cooke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Panayotov saw that one coming.
Cooke misses the body punch
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panayotov swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Panayotov lands a body shot.
Panayotov cracks Cooke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Panayotov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Panayotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panayotov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cooke throws a leg kick
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Cooke takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooke circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cooke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Panayotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Panayotov misses the jab.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Cooke misses.
Panayotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Panayotov attempts a counter takedown but Cooke avoids it well and moves away.
Cooke throws a lazy uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panayotov.
Cooke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke misses with a body shot
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panayotov lands a slapping body shot.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Panayotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Panayotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut lands for Cooke. That snapped Panayotov's head back.
Panayotov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cooke under the eye.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.#T3#
Panayotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Panayotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke throws a lazy uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Panayotov checks it
and Panayotov counters with a head kick. That will keep Cooke thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cooke wants to slow Panayotov down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panayotov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panayotov lands a slapping body shot.
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.#T4#
Panayotov cracks Cooke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panayotov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke throws a low kick but Panayotov avoids it.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke misses with a shot to the body
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Panayotov lands with an overhand left.
Cooke throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Panayotov moved out of range nicely.
Panayotov throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke throws a big counter head kick but Panayotov avoids it with no problem.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Panayotov connects with a looping right hand.
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Panayotov misses with a few strikes there.
Cooke throws a jab but it's blocked by Panayotov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke misses with a two punch combination.
Panayotov misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke. #T1#
Panayotov jabs Cooke right on the nose. Cooke blinks but takes it well.
Cooke misses with a low kick. #TD#
Panayotov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Panayotov advances to mount.
Panayotov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cooke tries to hold on but Panayotov postures up.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke is looking to get to half guard.#SU#
Panayotov get's back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Panayotov.
Cooke is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cooke throws out a leg kick but Panayotov moves out of range and Cooke only half commits.
Panayotov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Cooke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panayotov lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooke off the cage and back into range.
Panayotov connects with a high kick.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Panayotov checks it
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cooke misses with a body punch
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panayotov scores with a hook to the body. Cooke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.#T4#
Panayotov slips under a jab.
Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panayotov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Panayotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Panayotov scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panayotov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
An out of breath Nikolay Panayotov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Edmond darts in and clinches Panayotov up against the cage.
Edmond working hard to break the clinch.
Edmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Edmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Panayotov. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Edmond slips the punch.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panayotov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edmond thinking.
Edmond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Edmond misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a nice body shot.
Edmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panayotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmond lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panayotov circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.#T1#
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Crunch! Panayotov slams his shin into Edmond's torso.
Edmond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Panayotov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panayotov tries to clinch but Edmond is having none of it.
Edmond throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Panayotov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice shot by Panayotov.
A big left from Panayotov misses.
It looked like Edmond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panayotov.
Edmond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edmond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edmond feints and then cracks Panayotov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panayotov down.
Edmond tries to land a front kick but Panayotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edmond throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Panayotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
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!#BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
A shot to the body from Edmond misses
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Panayotov misses the jab.
Edmond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panayotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmond to score with a decent uppercut.
Edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmond tries to clinch up.
Edmond throws a jab when Panayotov was well out of range.
Panayotov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edmond throws a leg kick
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Edmond. #T3#
Edmond slips a straight right by Panayotov.
An attempted straight right counter from Edmond misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edmond.
Edmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edmond works Panayotov's body with a nice hook.
Panayotov delivers a nice body kick.
Edmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmond misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panayotov! But no joy.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edmond misses with a double jab
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panayotov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Edmond had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Nice body punch from Edmond.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edmond's head.
Panayotov missing with a left hand there. Edmond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Edmond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panayotov misses the jab.
Edmond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Nice defenses there by Panayotov.
Edmond ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Edmond misses the body punch
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Edmond throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edmond throws a sloppy head kick and Panayotov moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Panayotov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Edmond throws a series of punches but Panayotov avoids them all with ease.
Edmond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panayotov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edmond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Edmond moves into the clinch.
Panayotov tries a knee to the head but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Edmond.
Panayotov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Edmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Edmond. #CUT#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Panayotov.
Edmond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edmond taking a breather. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Panayotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edmond's brow.
Panayotov lands with a left to the head.
Edmond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panayotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Edmond.
Panayotov is breathing heavily.
Edmond lands with a left to the head.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond digs a right hand underneath Panayotov's ribcage. Panayotov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Edmond.
Edmond lands with a right to the head.
Edmond lands a right hand. #ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Panayotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
Edmond working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Edmond misses.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Panayotov covering up! Edmond comes in with a big uppercut and Panayotov goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs Benn Jr
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Panayotov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cooke lands a glancing blow to the side of Panayotov's head.#CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.#CL#
Panayotov instigates a clinch.
Cooke lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Panayotov.
Panayotov is pushing Cooke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Panayotov.
Cooke misses with the head strike.
Panayotov looking to stall.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cooke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Cooke can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Cooke tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Cooke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Panayotov has Cooke pressed against the cage, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov scores with a punch to the head.
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cooke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panayotov slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Panayotov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cookes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Panayotov misses.
Cooke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Panayotov ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke avoids a kick to the body.
Panayotov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Panayotov lands a jab to the nose.
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cooke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooke lands with a good body shot.
Cooke cracks a nice hook into Panayotov's ribs.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panayotov lands an overhand right.#T4#
Panayotov lands the left hand.#CL#
Panayotov has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Panayotov.
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Cooke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panayotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooke avoids the damage to the body.
Panayotov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cooke after a bit of a struggle.
Panayotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooke working hard to break the clinch.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov has Cooke pressed against the cage, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Panayotov misses with a hook to the body
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Panayotov rushes Cooke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Cooke is working Panayotov over against the cage.
Panayotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Panayotov.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panayotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooke.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it. #T1#
Cooke blocking some punches.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolay Panayotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Panayotov digs a right hand underneath Cooke's ribcage. Cooke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panayotov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Panayotov has Cooke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cooke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Panayotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooke is defending well for now.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Panayotov.
Panayotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Panayotov prevents a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooke misses with a body punch.
Cooke wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Panayotov.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooke's elbow.
Panayotov stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Panayotov. #BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Panayotov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Panayotov.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Panayotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Panayotov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Cooke thinks about the counter body kick.
Cooke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooke scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooke misses with a lunging right hand
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panayotov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Cooke tries to keep at a distance but Panayotov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov avoiding damage.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch.
Cooke throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Panayotov has Cooke up against the cage in a clinch.
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Panayotov lands a left hand.
Panayotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov prevents a body shot from Cooke.
Panayotov landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cookes head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooke prevents a body shot from Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Cooke. #T1#
Cooke blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it. #BC2#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooke throws the left hand but Panayotov avoids the punch easily.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panayotov moves away.
Cooke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panayotov avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Cooke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panayotov.
Cooke slips a jab from Panayotov.#T2#
Panayotov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panayotov connects with a jab.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Panayotov slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Panayotov.
Panayotov dips to his left and cracks Cooke with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Panayotov moved away.
Cooke takes one on the button.#T3#
Panayotov jabs Cooke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooke lands a right hook to the body.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panayotov connects with a looping right hand.
Cooke is looking to chop away at Panayotov's legs.
Cooke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panayotov.
Panayotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cooke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panayotov.
Cooke misses with a combination
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Panayotov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panayotov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cooke's head.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Panayotov.
Cooke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD2#
Cooke lands a big head kick that sends Panayotov tumbling to the mat! Cooke takes a step backwards and waves Panayotov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oh Panayotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cooke throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Panayotov moved out of range nicely.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panayotov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Panayotov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs McConnell
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Panayotov lands with a shot to the body.
Mardov misses with a double jab
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mardov takes one to the side of the head.
Mardov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panayotov is fending him off so far but Mardov persists. Nope, Panayotov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mardov has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mardov misses with an uppercut. Panayotov saw that one coming.#TD#
Mardov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mardov controlling the action here. #T1#
Panayotov is trying to stand up here but Mardov is controlling him well.
Mardov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Panayotov is trying to stand up here but Mardov is controlling him well.
Mardov is trying to control the action in half guard but Panayotov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panayotov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mardov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Panayotov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mardov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mardov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panayotov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mardov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mardov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mardov throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Mardov misses with a hook to the body
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Mardov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panayotov is fending him off so far but Mardov persists. Nope, Panayotov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mardov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panayotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mardov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panayotov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mardov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Mardov misses.
Panayotov lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Mardov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panayotov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mardov.
Mardov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mardov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Panayotov scores with a four punch combination!
Panayotov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mardovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mardov misses with a takedown attempt
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mardov misses with a left hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov dips to his left and cracks Mardov with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mardov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mardov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov cracks Mardov with an open hand slap.#T4#
Mardov misses with a left hand
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mardov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mardov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mardov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panayotov 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.
Mardov misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Panayotov counters by clinching up.
Panayotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mardov taking a breather.
Panayotov slowing the pace effectively.
Mardov stalling in the clinch but Panayotov improves position.
Panayotov stalls.
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Mardov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mardov misses with a lunging right hand
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mardov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panayotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mardov misses with a left hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panayotov with a nice cross.
Mardov shoots and misses #CL2#
and Panayotov moves into the clinch.
Mardov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mardov has Panayotov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Panayotov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Panayotov.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside. #CUT2#Randy Mardov's cut is getting worse.
Panayotov misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Panayotov breaks from the clinch.
Panayotov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mardov momentarily. #T1#
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Mardov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Mardov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Panayotov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Panayotov keeping full guard, as Mardov tries to pass.
Panayotov is looking to stand up but Mardov isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Panayotov wriggles free and stands up.
Mardov misses with a takedown attempt
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mardov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mardov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Mardov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mardov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mardov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Panayotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Mardov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mardov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Panayotov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mardov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Panayotov is trying to buck Mardov off.#T3#
Panayotov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mardov trying to control the action but Panayotov is working from the bottom.
Mardov happy to just control the position for now.
Mardov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Panayotov's legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panayotov scores with a jab to the body.
Mardov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mardov misses with an uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mardov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Panayotov does no damage.
A head kick from Panayotov lands but Mardov takes it in his stride.
Panayotov lands with a nice body punch.
Panayotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Mardov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mardov wants to clinch but Panayotov slips to the side
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mardov tries to clinch up
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mardov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Mardov throws a combination that misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Mardov swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a three punch combo that has Mardov backing up. Mardov nods at Panayotov to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Mardov is rocked!
Mardov misses with a right hand
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Mardov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panayotov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mardov. Mardov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mardov misses with a jab to the body
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mardov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Panayotov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mardov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Randy Mardov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Panayotov scores with a jab. Mardov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Panayotov lands a body shot.
Mardov swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mardov tries to clinch up
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mardov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Panayotov.#T2#
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle, before Panayotov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mardov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Panayotov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Nikolay Panayotov!
Nikolay Panayotov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Steel vs Delsarte
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Cooke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panayotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panayotov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Cooke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Cooke misses
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panayotov on the side of the head.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke thows a body kick. Panayotov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Panayotov counters by moving into the clinch.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Cooke.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov blocking some punches. #T1#
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooke misses with some punches.
Panayotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooke blocking some punches. #BC#
Cooke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooke throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Panayotov moves into the clinch.
Cooke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panayotov.#BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Cooke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Panayotov.
Cooke cracks a nice hook into Panayotov's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panayotov is out of range.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panayotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panayotov lands a glancing blow to the side of Cooke's head.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panayotov.#T3#
Cooke slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Panayotov forces Cooke back against the cage and clinches.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooke.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Cooke breaks from the clinch.
Panayotov avoids the head kick by Cooke.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Panayotov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panayotov moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
An inside leg kick from Cooke misses. #T4#
Panayotov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Panayotov misses.
Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov slips a jab from Cooke.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panayotov lands a nice looking body shot.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Panayotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Panayotov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Panayotov moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Panayotov clinches.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Panayotov wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke working aggressively here.
Cooke lands a right hand.
Cooke lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Cooke misses with a lunging right hand
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cooke misses with a hook. Panayotov ducked under it nicely.
Cooke throws a push kick but Panayotov slaps the foot to one side.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panayotov.
Cooke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panayotov's head backwards.
A head kick by Cooke misses
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooke slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Cooke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Cooke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooke.
Cooke throws a series of punches but Panayotov avoids them all with ease.
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke lands with a good body shot.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Panayotov! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Cooke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Cooke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Matt Cooke thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Metharom vs Viktorov
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Panayotov misses the jab.
Rogers swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panayotov throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Rogers misses.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Panayotov is avoiding it.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Panayotov moves into range and clinches up with Rogers.
Panayotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rogers manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Rogers closes the distance and clinches.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Panayotov won't allow it. #BC2#
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panayotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Rogers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panayotov leaning against his opponent.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Panayotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Panayotov is controlling the position.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Panayotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Panayotov.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Panayotov. #T2#
Panayotov lands a left hand.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogers. #BC2#
Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers takes one to the chin there.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Panayotov keeps it at a distance.
Panayotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogers.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Panayotov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Rogers forces Panayotov back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Panayotov.
Rogers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Panayotov keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Panayotov lands a body punch.
Rogers looks winded!#T3#
A shot in the inside from Panayotov.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Panayotov lands with a left to the head.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Panayotov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rogers misses with the body kick
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Panayotov throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panayotov connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
Rogers misses with the combination. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Rogers. Beautiful body shot.
Panayotov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Panayotov sees coming a mile off.
As Rogers looks to move away, Panayotov throws a big counter combo but Rogers just gets out of the way.
Donk. Panayotov catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Panayotov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers darts in trying to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Donk. Panayotov catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panayotov checks a leg kick.
Panayotov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panayotov lands with a hook. Rogers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rogers misses with a combination #CL#
and Panayotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Panayotov is controlling him.
Panayotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rogers blocks it with crossed arms.
Panayotov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Rogers can't break the clinch.
Rogers being controlled against the cage.
Panayotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Panayotov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogers's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Panayotov.
Panayotov works on Rogers's body with a couple of short punches.
Panayotov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Panayotov has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Panayotov.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Panayotov keeps him there for the moment.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers tries to break free but Panayotov pushes him back against the cage.
Panayotov misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panayotov trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panayotov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Rogers looks to throw a body kick
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panayotov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panayotov doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a solid body kick. #CL#
Panayotov clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Panayotov has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Panayotov. #BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov lands with a shot to the body.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov scores with a jab to the head.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panayotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing. #T4##CL#
Rogers tries to keep at a distance but Panayotov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers drops his hands momentarily and Panayotov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rogers throws a leg kick
and Panayotov counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for Panayotov.
Panayotov throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Rogers scores with a sloppy right hand. Panayotov should have avoided that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rogers.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers throws a lazy head kick
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Panayotov saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
That's time! Panayotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Panayotov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panayotov lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panayotov throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rogers.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buck Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Panayotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Panayotov lands a lovely overhand right.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Panayotov.
Panayotov lands with a hook. Rogers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rogers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rogers staying out of range there.
Panayotov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Rogers closes the distance but Panayotov moves to the side
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Rogers misses with a shot to the body
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Rogers manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panayotov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Rogers. Beautiful body shot.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Panayotov avoids it.
Rogers wants to clinch
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rogers moves forwards but Panayotov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buck Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Nice defenses there by Panayotov.
A counter left hand to the body from Panayotov misses its target.
Rogers walks into a left hand.
Rogers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panayotov rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panayotov cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Rogers is rocked!
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Panayotov finish him?
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
Panayotov throws a good cross that connects.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a good cross that connects.
Rogers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a crisp right that sends Rogers to the canvas! Panayotov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Panayotov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C38: Yaj vs. Marinov
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
The Wandering Spirit connects with a body shot that sends Panayotov's belly button to the back.
Panayotov thuds a left hand into The Wandering Spirit's body.
Panayotov throws a poor cross that misses
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
The Wandering Spirit slips a jab from Panayotov.
An attempted straight right counter from The Wandering Spirit misses the target.
The Wandering Spirit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panayotov lands a jab to the head.
The Wandering Spirit takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov throws a hook but The Wandering Spirit blocks it.
The Wandering Spirit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panayotov.
Panayotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Wandering Spirit manages to avoid it.
The Wandering Spirit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panayotov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Wandering Spirit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Panayotov avoids it.#T1#
Panayotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Wandering Spirit throws a leg kick but Panayotov checks it.
Panayotov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Panayotov throws the left hand but The Wandering Spirit avoids the punch easily.
The Wandering Spirit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
The Wandering Spirit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panayotov on the side of the head.
Panayotov throws a leg kick but The Wandering Spirit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Wandering Spirit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.#T2#
Panayotov throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a nice right hand that sends Panayotov toppling to the canvas! Panayotov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Wandering Spirit finish him?!#ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Wandering Spirit thumps Panayotov with a low kick.
Panayotov is still on wobbly legs! Can The Wandering Spirit finish him?
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick
and The Wandering Spirit counters with a nice body kick.
Panayotov looks winded!
The Wandering Spirit closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Panayotov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
An out of breath Aydan The Wandering Spirit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C31: Chlen vs. Sonni
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Panayotov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Panayotov blocks the body kick.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
A cross from Panayotov lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panayotov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robinson's hands.
Panayotov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Panayotov.
Robinson slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Panayotov's body. Panayotov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panayotov throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Robinson defending well as Panayotov loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panayotov throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
Panayotov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Panayotov avoids it well.
Panayotov looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance.
Robinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panayotov.
Panayotov takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panayotov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panayotov.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a head shot.#T4#
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Panayotov finds it's target.
Robinson throws a head kick but Panayotov moves out of range.
Panayotov looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Panayotov.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Robinson. #KD2#
Robinson lands a big head kick that sends Panayotov tumbling to the mat! Robinson takes a step backwards and waves Panayotov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Robinson. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Panayotov punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panayotov.
A jab from Panayotov finds it's way through Robinson's defenses.
Panayotov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Panayotov badly! He tries to strike back but Robinson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Panayotov out cold! Oh man, Panayotov will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). CJ Robinson!

Event: C21: Maestre vs. Bellafontaine
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
Murley scores with a punch to the head.
Murley scores with a hook to the body. Panayotov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Panayotov looking to score a takedown here. Murley is defending well but Panayotov drives through and ends up in Murley's guard.
Panayotov is standing up over Murley. Murley looks to escape but Panayotov dives into side control. #REVB#
Murley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Panayotov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murley gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SU#
Panayotov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Murley lands a nice hook to Panayotov's body. Panayotov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov.
Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Panayotov's shoulder, as Panayotov tries to avoid the shot.
Murley throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Murley does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panayotov tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range.
Murley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Murley misses with a body shot
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murley misses the shot to the body.
Murley misses with a left hand
and Panayotov counters with a right hand to the body.
Panayotov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murley misses with a hook. Panayotov ducked under it nicely.
Murley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murley throws a hook to the side of Panayotov's head but Panayotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murley throws a big shot that misses.
Murley throws a big shot that misses.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Murley.
Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Murley throws a right hand that Panayotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panayotov also avoids with ease.
Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley misses with a left hand
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Murley with a nice cross.
Murley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murley scores with a shot to the body.
Panayotov shoots in looking for a takedown but Murley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panayotov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murley swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley.
Murley misses with an uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Murley ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Nice uppercut there from Murley.
Panayotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley.
Panayotov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murley throws out a loose jab but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murley just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley scores with a hook to the body. Panayotov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panayotov throws a series of punches but Murley avoids them all with ease.
Murley misses with a hook.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murley lunges at Panayotov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panayotov's hand. #T4#
Panayotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murley doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley.
Panayotov throws a hook to the side of Murley's head but Murley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panayotov staying out of range there.
Murley throws a body punch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Murley lands with an uppercut that bounces Panayotov off the cage and back into range.
Murley misses with a hook. Panayotov ducked under it nicely.
Murley misses the body punch #CL#
and Panayotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murley is leaning against Panayotov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Murley lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Murley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murley swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Murley misses
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov defending well as Murley loads up on a big left hand.
Murley misses with a hook
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov slips a jab from Murley.
Murley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panayotov tries to close the distance and clinch but Murley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murley throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murley.
Panayotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panayotov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Murley.
Murley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov.
Murley digs a good body shot into Panayotov's ribs.
Murley lands a glancing blow to the side of Panayotov's head.
Oh Panayotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murley lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Panayotov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Murley from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Panayotov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Murley!

Event: PANDA 77
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Archer misses with a left hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Panayotov moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Archer gets through Panayotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Archer avoiding damage as Panayotov throws knees to the body.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer pushes Panayotov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Archer tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Archer blocking some punches.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Panayotov wants a takedown.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Panayotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Archer avoiding damage as Panayotov throws knees to the body.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Archer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands with a left to the head.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Archer working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Panayotov wants to take the fight to the mat but Archer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archer is working Panayotov over against the cage.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer gets through Panayotov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer. #ROC#Panayotov is rocked!
Archer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Panayotov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Archer is unloading with more strikes now! Panayotov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kermit Archer!
Kermit Archer retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kermit Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PANDA 65
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Muir.
Muir just misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov lands a nice hook to Muir's body. Muir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muir just misses with a punch to the body.
Muir looks to land a body kick but Panayotov moved away.
Muir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panayotov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut. Muir saw that one coming.
Panayotov tries to clinch up but Muir circles away and keeps his distance.
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Muir.
Muir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
A big right from Muir misses.
Muir swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
It seemed like Panayotov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muir.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Muir misses its target.
Muir throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Panayotov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Muir's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Muir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muir is adopting a defensive guard.
Muir can't keep his opponent in guard - Panayotov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muir wants to control but Panayotov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Muir wants to improve his position but Panayotov is controlling well.
Panayotov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Muir controls his leg.
Panayotov is taking a breather. Muir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Muir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panayotov pulls his head out easily.
Muir is trying to maintain the position but Panayotov is very close to passing his half guard.
Panayotov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Panayotov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Muir is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Panayotov is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Panayotov decides to return to a standing position.
Muir shoots and misses
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Muir misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muir connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Muir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Panayotov on his heels. He'll look to pass Panayotov's guard now, I'm sure.

Panayotov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov lands an uppercut.
Panayotov dodges an elbow strike from Muir.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Muir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov misses with a knee strike.
Panayotov tries to work over Muir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panayotov stalling.
Muir tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muir.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panayotov.
Panayotov is trying to maintain a safe position but Muir gets an underhook and turns Panayotov into the cage.
Panayotov prevents a body shot from Muir.
Muir dodges an elbow strike from Panayotov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Muir connects with the punch.
Muir throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muir misses with a double jab
and Panayotov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov misses with a hook. Muir ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Muir tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov digs a good body shot into Muir's ribs.
A low kick lands for Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a looping right.
Muir is looking to wear down Panayotov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Panayotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir throws a body punch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Muir connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panayotov. Panayotov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muir tries a low kick but Panayotov avoids it.
Panayotov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Panayotov misses. #T1#
Muir tries to close the distance and clinch but Panayotov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muir swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Muir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick
and Panayotov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panayotov looks to land a left hand but Muir moved out of range nicely.
Panayotov stuns Muir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panayotov. That did some damage!
Muir misses with a hook to the body
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muir pushes Panayotov away with a front kick.
Muir throws a sloppy body shot
and Panayotov counters with a body kick.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muir misses with an uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muir misses with a body shot.
A jab from Muir misses.
Muir misses with an uppercut. Panayotov saw that one coming.
Panayotov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muir goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Muir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Muir.
Muir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Panayotov there.
Panayotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muir manages to avoid it.#T3#
Muir misses the jab.
Panayotov throws a big counter head kick but Muir avoids it with no problem.
Muir throws a head kick but Panayotov moves out of range.
Muir misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Panayotov moves into the clinch.
Panayotov landing knees to the head.
Muir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Muir tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Muir cracks Panayotov with a nice body shot.
Muir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panayotov walks away with a smile on his face. Muir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Muir looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range.
Muir misses with a leg kick
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Panayotov tries to clinch there but Muir circles away.
Muir ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Muir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muir tries to land a leg kick but Panayotov saw it coming and moves away.
Muir jabs Panayotov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panayotov.
Panayotov is looking to take a break and control but Muir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Muir scores with a nice right hand.
Muir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Muir moves out of range.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muir throws out the jab.
Panayotov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muir swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Muir looks to land a right hand but Panayotov moved out of range.
Panayotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muir misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muir misses with a hook to the body
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muir misses with an uppercut.
Panayotov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Panayotov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panayotov punishes Muir's body with a nice straight punch.
Muir throws a hook but Panayotov blocks it.
Muir misses with a shot to the body
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Muir shoots and misses
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Muir as he connects with a hook.
Panayotov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Panayotov misses.
Muir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panayotov counters with a left to the body.
Muir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov.
Panayotov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muir blocks a head kick by Panayotov. #T2#
Donk. Muir catches Panayotov right on the button with a cross.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Muir slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Panayotov has managed to clinch.
Panayotov lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Muir.
Muir lands with a left to the head.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muir lands with a right to the head.
Muir pushes off an throws an elbow but Panayotov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Panayotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muir tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov trying to control the position but instead, Muir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panayotov into the cage.
Panayotov is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
Muir misses with a body punch.
Muir tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Muir back against the cage.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panayotov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Panayotov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panayotov.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panayotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muir backwards.
Muir is pressed up against the cage. Panayotov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muir down to the mat. Muir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Panayotov wants to clinch up but Muir keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Panayotov clinches up with Muir and pushes him back against the cage.
Panayotov avoiding damage.
Panayotov prevents a body shot from Muir.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Panayotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muir backwards.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Muir.
Panayotov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muir pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Muir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Panayotov.
Muir has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panayotov moves out of range as Muir throws a body kick.
Panayotov digs a good hook to Muir's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muir throws a leg kick but Panayotov checks it.
Muir throws a right hand that misses
and Muir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muir feints and then cracks Panayotov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panayotov down.
Muir doesn't manage to clinch there - Panayotov circles away.
Muir throws out a leg kick but Panayotov moves out of range and Muir only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Muir throws a body shot but no joy.
Muir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a body kick.
Muir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muir.
Panayotov scores with a jab to the body.
Panayotov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muir looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range.
Panayotov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muir throws a lazy uppercut
and Panayotov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir misses with a double jab
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panayotov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Panayotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muir moves away.
Muir looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Muir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panayotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muir.
Muir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Muir throws out a leg kick but Panayotov moves out of range and Muir only half commits.
Muir misses the shot to the body.
As Muir backs off Panayotov throws a huge counter combo but Muir manages to avoid it all.
Muir misses with a leg kick
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muir throws a body punch but Panayotov moves out of range.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Muir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muir with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Muir just misses with a punch to the body.
Muir misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Muir.
Muir tries to score with a low kick but Panayotov moves his leg out of the way.
Muir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Panayotov thuds a left hand into Muir's body.
Panayotov lands a lovely overhand right.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Panayotov.
Muir throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a right hand to the body.
Muir attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panayotov throws out a counter right but Muir avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Muir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panayotov lands with an overhand left.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Muir moves away from the strike by Panayotov.
Muir is looking to counter punch.
Muir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panayotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muir scores with a jab. Panayotov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Muir.
Muir misses with a body punch
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Muir swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Panayotov moves into the clinch.
Panayotov lands an uppercut.
Panayotov blocks the elbow strike.
Muir misses with a body punch. #T4#
Panayotov works on Muir's body with a couple of short punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A right hook to the body lands for Panayotov.
Panayotov lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Panayotov pulls Muir into guard.
Muir throws a big right hand that misses.
Panayotov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panayotov wants to get back to his feet but Muir passes into half guard.
Panayotov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Muir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Panayotov's head.
Muir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panayotov keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Muir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panayotov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muir misses with a wild combination.
Muir lands with a cross.
Muir swats away the attempt to clinch by Panayotov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Panayotov throws a body shot but no joy.
Muir moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Muir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Panayotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muir walks into a straight right hand from Panayotov.
Muir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panayotov's sensitive parts.
Panayotov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muir's hands.
Muir lands a jab to the nose.
Muir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muir misses with a combination
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panayotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muir's head.#T2#
Panayotov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muir's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Muir.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panayotov cracks Muir with an open hand slap.
Panayotov throws a hook but Muir blocks it.
Muir misses with a lunging right hand
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Muir lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD#
Muir drives through with a takedown into Panayotov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Muir with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Muir throws a strike but Panayotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Muir working for a triangle but Panayotov defends it easily. #SUB#
Muir has an active guard here but Panayotov has managed to pass into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Panayotov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Panayotov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Muir is looking for a sweep. Panayotov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muir is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Muir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panayotov pulls his head out easily.
Muir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panayotov stalling.
Muir has his hands clasped together around Panayotov's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Muir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panayotov pulls his head out easily.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muir is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Panayotov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
Nikolay Panayotov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PANDA 49
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahrahsahe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Sahrahsahe moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Sahrahsahe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sahrahsahe throws a combination that misses
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Sahrahsahe clinches with his opponent.
Panayotov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sahrahsahe to keep the fight standing.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sahrahsahe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sahrahsahe.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches. #T1#
Panayotov misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Panayotov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sahrahsahe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Sahrahsahe avoids a wild elbow strike from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov trying to land knees to the body.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Panayotov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sahrahsahe tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sahrahsahe scores with a shot to the side of Panayotov's head.
Panayotov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sahrahsahe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Panayotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sahrahsahe blocks it with crossed arms.
Panayotov tries to throw a body punch but Sahrahsahe avoids it by throwing Panayotov back against the cage.
Panayotov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Panayotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body punch. #BC#
Panayotov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Sahrahsahe tries to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sahrahsahe thinking.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sahrahsahe throws a lazy uppercut
and Sahrahsahe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sahrahsahe.
Nice body punch from Panayotov.
Good shot there by Panayotov.
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Panayotov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sahrahsahe ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.#T3#
Sahrahsahe 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.
Sahrahsahe throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov throws a quick counter head kick but Sahrahsahe was just out of range.
A shot to the body from Sahrahsahe misses
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sahrahsahe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sahrahsahe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panayotov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sahrahsahe moves in looking to clinch but Panayotov pushes him off.
Panayotov connects with a single shot there.
Sahrahsahe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panayotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sahrahsahe walks into a jab.
Panayotov throws a lazy right hand but Sahrahsahe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herrick Sahrahsahe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Sahrahsahe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sahrahsahe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sahrahsahe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panayotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sahrahsahe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sahrahsahe tries to clinch
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Panayotov.
As Panayotov backs off Sahrahsahe throws a huge counter combo but Panayotov manages to avoid it all.
Sahrahsahe misses with a few strikes there.
Sahrahsahe punishes Panayotov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sahrahsahe misses with a double jab.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that Panayotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panayotov also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Panayotov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sahrahsahe doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Panayotov lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Sahrahsahe forces Panayotov back against the cage and clinches.
Sahrahsahe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Sahrahsahe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov stalling.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Panayotov is trying to pull guard but Sahrahsahe has him pressed against the cage.
Panayotov landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panayotov takes a shot to the head.
Panayotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Sahrahsahe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
Sahrahsahe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe presses Panayotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body punch.
Sahrahsahe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Sahrahsahe swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sahrahsahe is keeping busy.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panayotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sahrahsahe managing to block the knees to the body from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe misses with the head strike.
Panayotov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Panayotov looking to throw knees to the head but Sahrahsahe is blocking nicely.
Sahrahsahe throws a punch but it's blocked by Panayotov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sahrahsahe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Sahrahsahe's head.
Sahrahsahe working aggressively here.
Sahrahsahe scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe being controlled against the cage.
Panayotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sahrahsahe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Sahrahsahe has Panayotov pressed against the cage, preventing Panayotov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Herrick Sahrahsahe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sahrahsahe lands with a short shot to the head.
Panayotov gets through Sahrahsahe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sahrahsahe blocks an uppercut.
Sahrahsahe struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov is struggling to control the position.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
Sahrahsahe misses with the head strike.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov'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.
Panayotov lands an uppercut.#T4#
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sahrahsahe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Sahrahsahe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Panayotov jumps guard and drags Sahrahsahe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Panayotov wants to get back to his feet but Sahrahsahe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Panayotov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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 Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sahrahsahe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sahrahsahe is looking to land body kicks.
Panayotov misses with a wild combination.
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sahrahsahe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sahrahsahe can do to turn this around?
Sahrahsahe throws a big shot that misses.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe misses with a straight left. #T1#
Sahrahsahe misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Panayotov counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Sahrahsahe fails to land.
Sahrahsahe pushes Panayotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sahrahsahe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Sahrahsahe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov cracks Sahrahsahe with a nice body shot.
Sahrahsahe tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sahrahsahe.
A nice left hand lands by Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Panayotov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sahrahsahe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panayotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panayotov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sahrahsahe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panayotov rather than just go for the knockout.
Panayotov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sahrahsahe tries a low kick but Panayotov avoids it.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herrick Sahrahsahe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A punch combination from Sahrahsahe misses.
Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sahrahsahe slips under a jab from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panayotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sahrahsahe throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sahrahsahe throws out the jab.
Panayotov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov lands with a nice body punch.
Sahrahsahe takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Sahrahsahe moves out of range easily.
Panayotov lands a head kick. Sahrahsahe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sahrahsahe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panayotov moves out of range of the leg kick from Sahrahsahe.
Panayotov lands a right hook to the body.
Panayotov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sahrahsahe misses with a jab to the body
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sahrahsahe needs to keep his hands up - Panayotov had a free shot at his head there.
Sahrahsahe throws a series of punches but Panayotov avoids them all with ease.
Panayotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sahrahsahe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Panayotov lunges at Sahrahsahe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sahrahsahe's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahrahsahe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Panayotov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sahrahsahe misses with a wild body shot.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panayotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sahrahsahe's head.
A solid body kick from Panayotov.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sahrahsahe connects with a crisp jab.
Panayotov thuds a left hand into Sahrahsahe's body.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov throws a jab when Sahrahsahe was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panayotov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PANDA 37
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Panayotov throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Liu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu slips a jab from Panayotov.
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.#T1#
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panayotov.
Panayotov tries to clinch but Liu moves away
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Liu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov lands the left hand.
Panayotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Panayotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Panayotov had a free shot at his head there.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov throws a sloppy body shot
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Panayotov.
Panayotov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panayotov.#T3#
Panayotov throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Panayotov catches Liu right on the button with a cross.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liu defending well as Panayotov loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Panayotov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liu. #T4#
Panayotov digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Panayotov lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Panayotov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panayotov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov 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#
Liu slips under a jab from Panayotov.
Liu slips a jab from Panayotov.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panayotov misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Panayotov throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Panayotov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Panayotov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Panayotov lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
Liu slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Panayotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Panayotov throws a lazy head kick
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panayotov.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu moves away from the strike by Panayotov.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Panayotov just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panayotov takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick from Panayotov lands but Liu takes it in his stride.
Panayotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panayotov scores with a decent looking hook.#T4##CL2#
Panayotov has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
Panayotov has Liu pressed against the cage.
Panayotov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Panayotov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panayotov pushes off an throws an elbow but Liu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panayotov is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Liu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
A quick step to the side and Liu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov misses with a looping right.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Panayotov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panayotov throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Panayotov jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Panayotov.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.#T2#
Panayotov misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut.
Liu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panayotov looks to land a combination. Liu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panayotov throws a combination that misses
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu avoids the head kick by Panayotov. #T3#
Good exchange - Panayotov coming out on top.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
Panayotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panayotov misses with a head kick.
Panayotov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.#T4#
Panayotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panayotov misses with a looping right.
Liu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu takes one to the side of the head.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panayotov throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Panayotov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Panayotov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 26
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Umm's shoulder, as Umm tries to avoid the shot.
Umm is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Umm misses with a right hand
and Umm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panayotov throws a big shot that misses.
Panayotov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Umm back to the cage. Panayotov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Umm does no damage.
The fighters circling - Umm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panayotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm.
It looked like Umm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panayotov misses with a hook. Umm ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Panayotov slips under a jab from Umm.
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Panayotov looks to land a combination but Umm avoids it well.
Umm connects with a crisp jab.
Umm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Panayotov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Panayotov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Panayotov misses with an uppercut.
Umm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panayotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Umm.
Umm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Umm.
Umm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Umm.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
Umm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab.
Umm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov works Umm's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Umm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umm looks to throw the jab but Panayotov is out of range.
Panayotov throws a fast counter high kick but Umm manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Umm takes the fight into the clinch.
Umm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov tries to throw a body punch but Umm avoids it by throwing Panayotov back against the cage.
Umm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Umm. #BC2#
Panayotov breaks the clinch. #T4#
Panayotov throws a shot to the body.
Umm lands a slapping body shot.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Umm throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umm misses with a straight left.
Umm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov staying out of range there.
Umm throws a right hand that Panayotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panayotov also avoids with ease.
Panayotov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rect Umm will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Umm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panayotov counters with a left and a right that stings Umm.
Umm moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Umm.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panayotov, as that shot connected.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Umm misses with a hook to the body
and Panayotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm tries to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.#T1#
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Umm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Umm fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Umm counters with a left and a right... And another left! Panayotov is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm retains his light heavyweight title!
Rect Umm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PANDA 16
Date: Sep 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Muir misses.
It looked like Panayotov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muir.
Muir connects with a right hand. Panayotov shakes it off.
Panayotov throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Muir counters with a single leg into guard. Panayotov didn't expect that.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Muir throws an elbow that misses. Panayotov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muir's guard. Nice move by Panayotov!#REVR#
Panayotov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Muir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panayotov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panayotov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir working a defensive guard but Panayotov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Panayotov slows the pace down. #T1#
Muir is looking for a sweep.
Panayotov taking a breather here.
Panayotov tries to move to mount but Muir blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Muir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muir tries to bench press Panayotov off him but Panayotov keeps the position.
Muir is letting Panayotov control him for a moment.
Panayotov'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.
Muir tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panayotov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Muir is looking for a sweep. Panayotov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panayotov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Muir wants to improve his position but Panayotov is controlling well.
Panayotov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Muir wants to control but Panayotov is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Muir
and Panayotov counters with an inside leg kick.
Muir catches Panayotov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muir thuds a left hand into Panayotov's body.
Panayotov scores with a head kick. Muir tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Muir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panayotov throws a lazy right hand but Muir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muir takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov throws out a loose jab but Muir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muir just misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Muir slips the punch.
Muir looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Muir throws a lazy right hand but Panayotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panayotov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muir but Muir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Muir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panayotov lands a glancing blow to the side of Muir's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muir throws the left hand but Panayotov avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Muir misses with a looping right.
Panayotov looks to land a left hand but Muir moved out of range nicely.
Panayotov scores with a head kick.
Muir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panayotov looks to land a right hand but Muir moved out of range.
Muir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Panayotov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Muir misses.
Panayotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Muir throws out a counter right but Panayotov avoids it with no problem.
Muir misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muir misses with a leg kick
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Muir scores with a punch to the head.
Muir throws a hook but Panayotov blocks it.
Muir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muir throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a hook to the side of Muir's head but Muir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muir tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Muir.
Muir throws a combination that misses
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Panayotov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Panayotov slips under a jab.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muir looks to land a right hand but Panayotov moved out of range.
Muir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panayotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov moves out of range of the leg kick from Muir.
Muir throws a hook but Panayotov avoids it easily.
Panayotov scores with a head kick.
Panayotov lands a jab.
Muir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muir misses with a looping right.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Muir manages to avoid it.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Muir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panayotov's sensitive parts. #T2#
Muir misses with a takedown attempt
and Panayotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muir misses the shot to the body.
Muir blocks the body kick.
Muir was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muir throws a head kick that misses.
Muir throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muir throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a left and a right that stings Muir.
That kick from Muir tenderised Panayotov's leg. Panayotov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muir throws a right and a left that Panayotov avoids nicely.
Panayotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panayotov.
Muir wants to counter the offense by Panayotov and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Panayotov slips a straight right by Muir.
Panayotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panayotov moves away.
Muir throws a low kick, looking for Panayotov's leg but Panayotov calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Panayotov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muir.
Muir throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panayotov swings for the body but Muir moves out of range.
Panayotov looks to land a combination. Muir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muir.
John Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov defending well as Muir loads up on a big left hand.
Muir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panayotov counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Panayotov jabs Muir right on the nose. Muir blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as Panayotov blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muir throws a solid leg kick but Panayotov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muir.
Panayotov is looking to counter the offense by Muir and move into the clinch.
Panayotov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muir tries a low kick but Panayotov avoids it.
Panayotov scores with a jab.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muir misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a nice body shot.
Muir swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Panayotov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panayotov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muir throws a leg kick
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muir attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panayotov misses with a hook. Muir ducked under it nicely.
Muir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panayotov.
Muir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panayotov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muir scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir with a nice calf kick.
Muir lands with a right hand.
Muir walks into a straight right hand from Panayotov.#TD#
Panayotov scores with a takedown into Muir's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Muir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panayotov defends well.
Muir being controlled here, momentarily.
Panayotov wants to get up but he can't break Muir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Panayotov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panayotov tries to free his leg and advance position but Muir is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Panayotov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panayotov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panayotov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Muir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panayotov is aware though and is defending well.
Muir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panayotov is one step ahead there.
Panayotov stays in close to Muir's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Muir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panayotov is aware though and is defending well.
Panayotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Muir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Muir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panayotov is out of range.
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muir counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Panayotov lands a right hook to the body.
Panayotov thuds his right hand into Muir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov.
Panayotov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Muir throws the left hand but Panayotov avoids the punch easily.
Muir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panayotov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panayotov is fending him off so far but Muir persists. Nope, Panayotov circles away and we're back to standing.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy right hand. Muir should have avoided that one.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muir throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a solid body kick. #T4#
Muir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muir swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a nice body shot.
Muir scores with a shot to the body.
Panayotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muir.
Muir misses with a hook. Panayotov ducked under it nicely.
Panayotov tries to counter by clinching up but Muir breaks away and moves out of range.
Muir jabs Panayotov right on the nose. Panayotov blinks but takes it well.
Panayotov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panayotov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panayotov lands with a straight right. Muir didn't see that one coming.
John Muir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panayotov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panayotov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Panayotov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PANDA 8
Date: Aug 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panayotov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Panayotov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!
Brown shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Panayotov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Brown sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Panayotov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Brown!
Joe Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PANDA 4
Date: Jul 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov tests Ovchinnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ovchinnikov looks to throw the jab but Panayotov is out of range.
Panayotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ovchinnikov.
Panayotov dodges the punch combination from Ovchinnikov.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ovchinnikov misses the jab.
Ovchinnikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Panayotov if he has to take too many more of those.
Panayotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ovchinnikov manages to avoid it.
Ovchinnikov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Panayotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ovchinnikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovchinnikov misses with the head strike.
Panayotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Panayotov with a knee to the head.
Panayotov keeps control of Ovchinnikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Panayotov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Ovchinnikov. #T1#
Ovchinnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov wants to break free but Panayotov has control.
Ovchinnikov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ovchinnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Panayotov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ovchinnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Panayotov misses with the head strike.
Ovchinnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panayotov.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panayotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ovchinnikov can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
The referee calls for Panayotov to work. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ovchinnikov fails to land. #BC2#
Ovchinnikov manages to break the clinch.
Ovchinnikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ovchinnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ovchinnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ovchinnikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panayotov moves out of range of the body kick from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov throws the kick towards the body but Panayotov avoids it.
Ovchinnikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ovchinnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panayotov moves away.
Ovchinnikov throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Ovchinnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panayotov moves away.
Ovchinnikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panayotov to score with a decent uppercut.
Ovchinnikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ovchinnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Panayotov does no damage.
Ovchinnikov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Panayotov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Panayotov checks the leg kick.
Panayotov is looking to counter the offense by Ovchinnikov and move into the clinch.
Panayotov blocks a jab.
Ovchinnikov cracks Panayotov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panayotov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Ovchinnikov is rocked!
Ovchinnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Panayotov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ovchinnikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Panayotov finish him?
Panayotov misses with the head strike.
Panayotov looking to throw knees to the head but Ovchinnikov is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Ovchinnikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Panayotov jerks Ovchinnikov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Ovchinnikov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Panayotov goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Panayotov because Ovchinnikov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nikolay Panayotov!
A victorious Nikolay Panayotov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 695 Tower vs Frankels
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bounty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Panayotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov blocks a jab.
Panayotov slips a jab from Bounty.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bounty.
Bounty swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jamie Bounty has been cut.
Panayotov blocks the body kick.
Bounty throws a leg kick but Panayotov moved away.
Panayotov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bounty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bounty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov slips under a jab from Bounty.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Bounty manages to avoid it.
Bounty throws a looping overhand right but Panayotov ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bounty misses the target.
Bounty throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Bounty 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. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bounty moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Panayotov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panayotov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bounty misses with a body kick.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Bounty.
Panayotov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panayotov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bounty throws a hook to the side of Panayotov's head but Panayotov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bounty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bounty.
Bounty throws a good cross that connects.
Panayotov throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Bounty cracks a nice hook into Panayotov's ribs.
Bounty lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bounty throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panayotov's head.
Panayotov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bounty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Bounty's shoulder, as Bounty tries to avoid the shot.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bounty. That's going to slow Panayotov down.
Panayotov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bounty throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Bounty. #T3#
Bounty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bounty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bounty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bounty misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Jamie Bounty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bounty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panayotov's head backwards.
A slow jab from Panayotov misses its intended target.
Panayotov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bounty gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Bounty!
A very excited looking Jamie Bounty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 688 Tower vs Kerr
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Okah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Panayotov cracks Okah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Okah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Panayotov sprawls well. Panayotov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okah gets slowly back to his feet.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panayotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panayotov moves away from the strike by Okah.
Panayotov with a jab.
Okah throws a combination that misses
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Okah throws a series of punches but Panayotov avoids them all with ease.
Okah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Okah's head coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okah falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Panayotov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okah! Panayotov lets Okah back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Panayotov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okah! Panayotov lets Okah back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Okah is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Panayotov. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Okah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panayotov defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand.
Panayotov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Panayotov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panayotov.
Okah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Panayotov. Panayotov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Okah is out of range.
Okah misses with a double jab
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah shoots in for a takedown but Panayotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okah blocks a head kick by Panayotov. #TD#
Okah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Panayotov was covering up waiting for the punch and Okah finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Panayotov wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah lands a nice hook to Panayotov's body. Panayotov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Panayotov connects with a body shot.#CL#
Okah rushes Panayotov and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Panayotov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panayotov circles away quickly and effectively.
As Okah backs off Panayotov throws a huge counter combo but Okah manages to avoid it all.
Panayotov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okah tries to clinch up
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Panayotov should have avoided that one. #T3#
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Okah.
Panayotov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Okah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a double jab
and Panayotov scores with a counter punch that sends Okah to the canvas! Panayotov smells blood - he's punishing Okah with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Okah has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Panayotov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 683 Borjigin vs Toivonen
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Cain blocks a jab.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Panayotov misses with a combination
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Cain counters with a nice right hand that sends Panayotov toppling to the canvas! Panayotov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cain finish him?!#ROC2#
Panayotov is rocked!
Cain fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Panayotov square on the jaw! Damn, Panayotov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Cain!
David Cain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 678 Toivonen vs Martynov
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Segbo misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Panayotov misses its target.
Segbo throws a combination that misses
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Segbo lands the left hand.
Panayotov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Segbo.
A jab from Segbo finds it's way through Panayotov's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Segbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Panayotov.
Segbo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Segbo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Segbo slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Segbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Segbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Panayotov misses.
Segbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Segbo.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Segbo lands a jab to the nose.
Segbo misses with a combination
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Segbo throws a leg kick
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Segbo. #KD#
Panayotov drops Segbo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Segbo looks back up at him and smiles so Panayotov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Segbo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Panayotov is rocked!
Segbo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panayotov's calf.
Oh Panayotov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Segbo ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Panayotov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dada Segbo!
Dada Segbo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 671 Whymer vs Magufuli
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
A slow jab from Panayotov misses its intended target. #CL#
Akumba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Akumba manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Akumba misses
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mako Akumba has been cut.
Panayotov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Akumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Akumba is looking to clinch.
Akumba takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akumba lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akumba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Panayotov scores with a jab to the head.
Panayotov looks to land a body kick but Akumba moved away.
Akumba throws a sloppy body shot
and Akumba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mako Akumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akumba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akumba is looking to clinch but Panayotov is avoiding it.
Panayotov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panayotov tries to land a leg kick but Akumba saw it coming and moves away.
Akumba just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Akumba.
Akumba throws a leg kick but Panayotov checks it.
Akumba misses with a head kick.
Panayotov feints a counter leg kick.
Akumba misses with a hook to the body
and Panayotov counters with a big right hand! Oh Akumba is in trouble here! Panayotov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
A very excited looking Nikolay Panayotov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RS 1
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Panayotov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wylde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wylde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wylde there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Wylde! Panayotov is out on his feet! Wylde rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Panayotov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Panayotov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Wylde!
An out of breath Gunnar Wylde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 687.5
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Panayotov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Blaster is looking to slow Panayotov down with leg kicks.
Panayotov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaster darts in trying to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Blaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Blaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.
Blaster misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panayotov under the eye.
Blaster tests Panayotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panayotov defending well as Blaster loads up on a big left hand. #T1##CL#
Blaster drives through and clinches with Panayotov against the cage.
A short right from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with the head strike.
Panayotov lands a body shot.
Blaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaster stalling in the clinch but Panayotov improves position.
A hook to the body from Panayotov.
Blaster is breathing heavily.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panayotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panayotov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Panayotov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panayotov has time to react.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses.
Blaster tries to land a leg kick but Panayotov saw it coming and moves away.
Blaster throws a leg kick
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaster misses with a head kick.
Blaster moves in looking to clinch but Panayotov pushes him off.#T2#
Blaster is looking to land body kicks.
Panayotov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panayotov connects with an inside leg kick.
Panayotov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Blaster's shoulder, as Blaster tries to avoid the shot.
As Panayotov backs away, Blaster returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Blaster misses
and Panayotov counters with an inside leg kick.
Blaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov scores with a jab. Blaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
Master Blaster's cut is getting worse.
Blaster scores with a head kick.
Panayotov throws a push kick but Blaster slaps the foot to one side.
Blaster throws a leg kick which misses Panayotov's front leg but catches the back leg as Panayotov tries to avoid it.
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Nice body kick there by Blaster.
Blaster lands a jab to the head.
Blaster lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Panayotov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blaster.
Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaster.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panayotov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blaster - the referee stops the clock and Panayotov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blaster. Panayotov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good standup being displayed there by Blaster as he connects with a hook.
Blaster looks to land a left hand but Panayotov moved out of range nicely.
Blaster throws a low kick but Panayotov moves out of range easily.
Blaster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaster misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
Master Blaster's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Blaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panayotov doesn't seem bothered though.
Blaster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Jeez, Master Blaster's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Master Blaster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nikolay Panayotov!
An out of breath Nikolay Panayotov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Master Blaster was interviewed post fight and said 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.

Event: CEC Halloween 3
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Panayotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panayotov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panayotov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston with a hook.
Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Winston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Panayotov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head.
Winston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Panayotov lands a big uppercut and Winston crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Winston looks OK. Panayotov waves Winston back to his feet!#ROC#
Winston is rocked!
Panayotov throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston is still on wobbly legs! Can Panayotov finish him?
Panayotov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Winston seems to have recovered his senses.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Jab, jab by Winston - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Panayotov.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Winston scores with a three punch combo!
Panayotov staying out of range there.
Winston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panayotov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Winston lands an overhand right.
Panayotov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Winston can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Winston can pounce on him.
Winston throws a leg kick that misses.
Panayotov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Panayotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston connects with a jab.
Winston defending well as Panayotov loads up on a big left hand.
Winston misses with a combination
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Winston throws a head kick that misses
and Panayotov counters with a solid body kick.
Winston looks winded!
Panayotov connects with an inside leg kick.
Panayotov throws a low kick but Winston moves out of range easily.
Winston misses with a looping right.
A jab from Winston misses.
Winston misses with a right hand #KD#
and Panayotov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Winston! Panayotov lets Winston back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Winston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winston blocks the body kick.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Panayotov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Winston! Panayotov lets Winston back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Panayotov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Panayotov moves out of range easily.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Panayotov moves away and avoids it.
Winston tries a low kick but Panayotov avoids it.
Panayotov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Panayotov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Winston was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Panayotov checks a low kick from Winston.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Panayotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winston throws a hook but Panayotov avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Winston connects with a solid leg kick.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panayotov.
Panayotov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winston lands with an overhand left.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panayotov misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panayotov.
Winston lands a leg kick that knocks Panayotov off balance momentarily.
Winston lands a nice shot that snaps Panayotov's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Panayotov walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winston cracks Panayotov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Panayotov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Winston pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Panayotov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 677
Date: Sep 29, 2019

#R1#
Panayotov takes one on the button.#TD#
Hanagan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Panayotov is looking to regain half guard here but Hanagan keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanagan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Panayotov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Panayotov gets back to half guard.
Hanagan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanagan is thwarting Panayotov's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan thows a huge punch but Panayotov dodges it nicely.
Panayotov gets back to full guard.
Panayotov is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan passes Panayotov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Hanagan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Panayotov's thigh. Panayotov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hanagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panayotov's head.
Hanagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Hanagan is trying to get an arm triangle but Panayotov is defending well.
Panayotov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hanagan connects with a decent elbow.
Hanagan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hanagan lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panayotov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hanagan off and has taken his back!#T2#
Panayotov is trying to stick to Hanagan's back but Hanagan is turning into Panayotov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Panayotov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanagan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan is in close to Panayotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Panayotov is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan passes Panayotov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Panayotov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Panayotov keeping control of the position.
Hanagan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanagan lands strikes from half guard.
Panayotov wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Hanagan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Panayotov wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Panayotov is rocked!
Hanagan connects with a bit shot that sees Panayotov covering up! More strikes from Hanagan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hanagan is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charley Hanagan!
After winning the bout, Charley Hanagan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 674
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Panayotov's shoulder, as Panayotov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Panayotov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Panayotov moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a double jab
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Panayotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Panayotov.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Panayotov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panayotov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panayotov.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
Panayotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Panayotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panayotov.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Jim Fitzsimmons's cut even more.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panayotov lands an overhand right.#T3#
Panayotov cracks Fitzsimmons with a left hook right on the temple and Fitzsimmons goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Panayotov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Fitzsimmons is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Panayotov!
Nikolay Panayotov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jim Fitzsimmons was interviewed post fight and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 668
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panayotov staying out of range there.
Thrym throws a shot from downtown. Panayotov moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Thrym throws a sloppy body shot
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Panayotov's shoulder, as Panayotov tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Panayotov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
Panayotov walks into a stiff left hand from Thrym.
Nice defenses there by Thrym.
Thrym lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Thrym throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panayotov.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panayotov staying out of range there.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Panayotov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thrym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Thrym closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Panayotov.
Nice body punch from Thrym - that landed with a thud.
Panayotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Panayotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Thrym gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Panayotov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrym.
Panayotov is leaning against Thrym and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrym looks winded!
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panayotov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Panayotov lands a left hand.
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thryms head.
Still in the clinch, Panayotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Panayotov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Panayotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Panayotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov lands a left hand.
Panayotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Thrym's head. #ROC#
Thrym is rocked!
Thrym takes a shot to the head.
Thrym is still on wobbly legs! Can Panayotov finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Panayotov. #T3#
Panayotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panayotov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thrym's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thrym drops to his knees and Panayotov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
Nikolay Panayotov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 664
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Panayotov against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Panayotov scores with a shoulder strike.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Panayotov throws a head punch that misses.
Jones prevents a body shot from Panayotov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Jones working aggressively here.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
A body shot lands from Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Panayotov lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Panayotov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Panayotov - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panayotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov lands a shot to the body.
Jones looks winded!
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panayotov.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Panayotov. #T2#
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
Panayotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Panayotov.
Panayotov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panayotov misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panayotov.
Panayotov digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Panayotov works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Panayotov.
Panayotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #BC#
Panayotov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panayotov cracks Jones on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jones falls backwards against the cage. Panayotov follows up with more strikes that drop Jones to his knees. Panayotov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jones! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
Our winner, Nikolay Panayotov, 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.

Event: LFC 17
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Decosta swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
Jimmy Decosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decosta stuns Panayotov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decosta lands a nice shot to the body.
Decosta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov.
Decosta tries to bum rush Panayotov with a series of wild strikes but Panayotov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Decosta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Panayotov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panayotov throws a looping overhand right but Decosta ducks down to avoid it.
Decosta throws a body shot but no joy.
Decosta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov.
Sloppy strikes from Panayotov. Those never looked like landing.
Decosta throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Decosta misses with a left hand
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Decosta has been cut.
Decosta throws a shot to the body.
Panayotov walks into a left hand.
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!
Decosta throws a series of punches but Panayotov avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Decosta. Those never looked like landing.
Panayotov swings for the body but Decosta moves out of range.
Decosta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Decosta throws a jab but it's blocked by Panayotov.
Decosta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Panayotov 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.
Panayotov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Decosta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Decosta.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Decosta.
Decosta scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Decosta.
Decosta scores with a hook to the body. Panayotov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panayotov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decosta just misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Decosta to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decosta. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panayotov blocks a jab.
Decosta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Decosta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov unleashes a big counter combination but Decosta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Decosta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Decosta staying out of range there.
Panayotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decosta.
Panayotov lands with a good body shot.
Decosta throws a sloppy body shot
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Decosta slips a jab from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Decosta.
Decosta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panayotov. Decosta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decosta throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
Decosta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Decosta swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
Decosta connects with a body shot that sends Panayotov's belly button to the back.
Decosta ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Panayotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decosta manages to avoid it.
Decosta is looking to wear down Panayotov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Decosta cracks Panayotov with an open hand slap.
Decosta looks to land a combination but Panayotov avoids it well.
Decosta tests Panayotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decosta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Decosta looks to score with a jab to the body but Panayotov is just out of range.
Decosta just misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov misses with a left hand
and Decosta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panayotov swings for the body but Decosta moves out of range.
Decosta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decosta lands with a right hand.
Decosta lands a nice looking body shot.
Panayotov ducks under a wild hook from Decosta.
Decosta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Decosta in his tracks.
Decosta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Decosta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decosta misses with a looping right.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decosta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panayotov.
Decosta misses with a jab to the body
and Decosta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Decosta is rocked!
A shot to the body from Decosta misses
and Panayotov rattles Decosta with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Decosta tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Panayotov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Decosta stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
After winning the bout, Nikolay Panayotov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LFC 11
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Saiarr throws a looping overhand right but Panayotov ducks down to avoid it.
Panayotov scores with a hook to the body. Saiarr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Panayotov pushes Saiarr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Saiarr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saiarr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a jab.
Saiarr connects with a body shot that sends Panayotov's belly button to the back.
Panayotov lands with an overhand left.
Saiarr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panayotov avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saiarr swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab.
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
and Saiarr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panayotov thinking.
Saiarr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panayotov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saiarr scrambles back to his feet.
Panayotov is looking to clinch. #T1#
Panayotov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Kayring Saiarr has been cut.
Panayotov throws a hook to the side of Saiarr's head but Saiarr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panayotov with a jab.
Panayotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saiarr working hard to break the clinch.
Panayotov tries a body shot but Saiarr blocks it.
Saiarr looking to slow down the pace here.
Panayotov has a couple of punches blocked by Saiarr.
Saiarr lands with a right to the head.
Saiarr blocks a body shot from Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Saiarr's head.
Panayotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Saiarr misses with a body punch.
Saiarr is looking to break free of the clinch but Panayotov has double underhooks.
Saiarr is trying to maintain a safe position but Panayotov gets an underhook and turns Saiarr into the cage.
Saiarr is trying to break the clinch but Panayotov has him pressed against the cage.
Saiarr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saiarr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saiarr misses with some punches.
Panayotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saiarr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Panayotov.
Panayotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Saiarr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov lands a body punch.
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Panayotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saiarr effectively controlling the action here.
Panayotov tries to work over Saiarr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Panayotov.
A short uppercut from Panayotov.
Panayotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Saiarr controls his hands.
Panayotov cracks Saiarr with a nice body shot.
Panayotov has Saiarr pushed against the cage.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Saiarr tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Saiarr back against the cage.
Panayotov blocking some punches.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Saiarr tries to throw a body punch but Panayotov avoids it by throwing Saiarr back against the cage.
Panayotov stalling against the cage. #T4#
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saiarr trying to stall but Panayotov improves his position.
Panayotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Saiarr wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Saiarr breaks the clinch.
Panayotov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saiarr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panayotov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panayotov tries to clinch but Saiarr moves out of range. #CL#
Saiarr drives through and clinches with Panayotov against the cage.
Panayotov blocks a body shot from Saiarr.
Panayotov scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saiarr misses with a hook.
Saiarr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panayotov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saiarr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panayotov works Saiarr's body with a nice hook.
Saiarr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Panayotov gets tackled into the cage by Saiarr. Saiarr maintains the clinch.
Saiarr wants to stall.
Panayotov lands a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Panayotov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Saiarr's head.
Panayotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saiarr wants to break free but Panayotov has control.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Panayotov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Saiarr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saiarr misses with a punch to the body.
Saiarr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Panayotov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panayotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panayotov tries to work over Saiarr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panayotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Saiarr.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saiarr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Panayotov is keeping busy.
Panayotov lands a hook that snaps the head of Saiarr backwards.
A shot in the inside from Panayotov.
Panayotov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panayotov working aggressively here.
Panayotov lands a left hand. #T2#
Panayotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saiarr is trying to maintain a safe position but Panayotov gets an underhook and turns Saiarr into the cage.
Panayotov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panayotov misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Saiarr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Panayotov digs a right hand into Saiarr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saiarr's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saiarr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saiarr misses with the head strike.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saiarrs head. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Panayotov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saiarr or not.
Saiarr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Panayotov as Saiarr tries to tie him up.
Saiarr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Panayotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saiarr backwards.
Panayotov controlling the action here for a moment.
Saiarr misses with the head strike. #T4#
Panayotov tries to throw a body punch but Saiarr avoids it by throwing Panayotov back against the cage.
Panayotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panayotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saiarr backwards.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
Saiarr scores with a hook to the body.
Panayotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panayotov tries to throw a body punch but Saiarr avoids it by throwing Panayotov back against the cage.
Saiarr has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov avoiding damage.
Panayotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panayotov tries to throw a body punch but Saiarr avoids it by throwing Panayotov back against the cage.
Panayotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saiarr stalling the fight.
Saiarr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panayotov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Panayotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saiarr misses with a straight left.
Panayotov takes a swing at Saiarr's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov jabs Saiarr right on the nose. Saiarr blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Saiarr is rocked!
Saiarr throws a body shot but no joy.
Saiarr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Panayotov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Saiarr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
Nikolay Panayotov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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