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Event:
JBL Fresh Blood II
Date: Dec 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bagueirau wants to clinch.
Bagueirau tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bagueirau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Bagueirau with that takedown attempt.
Stoichkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagueirau shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoichkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagueirau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bagueirau shoots in for a takedown but Stoichkov shows good takedown defense.
Dimitar Stoichkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sildosoves Bagueirau.
Stoichkov scores with a jab.
Bagueirau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stoichkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bagueirau scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bagueirau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoichkov is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Bagueirau throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stoichkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Bagueirau finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bagueirau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoichkov is keeping the position for now.
Bagueirau forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bagueirau maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stoichkov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bagueirau has cracked it and Stoichkov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bagueirau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sildosoves Bagueirau!
A less than humble Sildosoves Bagueirau misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
JBL Black Friday
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Stoichkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Stallone has closed the distance and engaged Stoichkov in a clinch.
Stallone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stoichkov smiles and moves away.
Stoichkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stallone.
Stallone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stallone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov looks to land a combination but Stallone avoids it well.
Stallone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stoichkov throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Stallone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stallone passes to full mount!
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!
Stallone controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Stoichkov is in a horrible position here. Stallone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SU#
Stallone is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2#
Stoichkov instigates a clinch.
Stallone is trying to drag Stoichkov to the mat but Stoichkov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Stallone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stoichkov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Stallone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoichkov walks away with a smile on his face. Stallone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stallone dodges the punch combination from Stoichkov.
Stoichkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stallone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoichkov leaves Stallone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Stoichkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoichkov throws a counter combo.
Stallone tries for a takedown but Stoichkov circles away easily
and Stoichkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stallone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stoichkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stallone on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Stallone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stallone lands in his opponent's guard.
Stallone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Stallone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stallone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoichkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallone passes Stoichkov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dimitar Stoichkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stoichkov dips to his left and cracks Stallone with an uppercut!
Stallone has his takedown stuffed
and Stoichkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoichkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Stallone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stoichkov!
Stoichkov being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Stallone has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Stallone working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Stoichkov turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Stallone off and cradles Stoichkov's limp body as Stallone celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Frank Stallone!
Frank Stallone very nearly forgot to thank King Nutrition 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.
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Event:
Omega Level Event
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Peralta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoichkov on the side of the head.
Peralta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Stoichkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoichkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peralta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peralta cracks Stoichkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peralta misses with a takedown
and Stoichkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peralta misses with a combination
and Stoichkov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Stoichkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peralta doesn't seem phased though.
Peralta slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Peralta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stoichkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peralta lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Peralta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stoichkov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Peralta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stoichkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peralta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Peralta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Peralta working away.
Peralta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stoichkov struggling a bit here.
Peralta scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Peralta has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stoichkov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Peralta yanks on the arm and Stoichkov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Peralta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manu Peralta!
Manu Peralta 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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Event:
Lupe 9 Girls
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Stoichkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoichkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pottah moves away.
Pottah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoichkov.
Pottah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoichkov.
Dimitar Stoichkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov misses with a right hand
and Pottah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Stoichkov does no damage.
Stoichkov throws a right hand that Pottah ducks under and follows up with a left that Pottah also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pottah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoichkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pottah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pottah throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pottah misses with a hook. Stoichkov ducked under it nicely.
Pottah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoichkov.#CL#
Stoichkov moves into the clinch.
Pottah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pottah struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoichkov controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stoichkov.
Pottah tries to break free but Stoichkov pushes him back against the cage.
Stoichkov blocking some punches.
Pottah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoichkov backwards.
Stoichkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoichkov avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Pottah breaks the clinch.
Stoichkov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Stoichkov lands with a right hand.
Pottah looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoichkov is just out of range.
Pottah misses with a looping right.
Pottah throws a body punch but Stoichkov moves out of range.
Stoichkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pottah.
Stoichkov throws an off balance right hand
and Pottah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoichkov thinking.
A big right from Stoichkov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pottah! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoichkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pottah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stoichkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Pottah lands an overhand right.#T3#
Stoichkov misses with an uppercut.
Stoichkov misses with a body shot
and Stoichkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Pottah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoichkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pottah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoichkov.
Pottah throws out a counter right but Stoichkov avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Pottah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stoichkov lands a damaging elbow.
Pottah working aggressively here.
Stoichkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pottah lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Pottah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stoichkov clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Stoichkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Pottah manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoichkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pottah counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoichkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoichkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pottah's hands.
Pottah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pottah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoichkov.
Pottah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoichkov loads up on a big right hand but Pottah slips the punch.
Stoichkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pottah is just out of range.
Stoichkov connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitar Stoichkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pottah backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Hairy Pottah has been cut.
Pottah scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Stoichkov misses its intended target.
Pottah moves in looking to clinch but Stoichkov pushes him off.
Stoichkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pottah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoichkov.
Stoichkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pottah throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Pottah.#T1#
Pottah tries to bum rush Stoichkov with a series of wild strikes but Stoichkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Stoichkov misses
and Pottah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Pottah.
Stoichkov throws a jab when Pottah was well out of range.
Pottah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pottah slips under a jab from Stoichkov.
Jab by Stoichkov.
Pottah moves away from the strike by Stoichkov.
Pottah throws a jab when Stoichkov was well out of range.
Stoichkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pottah scores with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pottah 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoichkov misses the target.
Pottah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Stoichkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pottah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoichkov looks to land a right hand but Pottah moved out of range.
Pottah throws out a counter right but Stoichkov avoids it with no problem.
Stoichkov lands a jab to the head.
Dimitar Stoichkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Pottah misses with a shot to the body
letting Stoichkov counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoichkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pottah.
Stoichkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pottah can do to turn this around?
Stoichkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Pottah.
Pottah misses with a body shot
and Stoichkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Pottah misses.
Stoichkov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Stoichkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoichkov misses with a straight right.
Pottah defending well as Stoichkov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Stoichkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoichkov.
Stoichkov throws a hook but Pottah blocks it.
Pottah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Stoichkov misses
and Pottah counters with a left to the body.
Pottah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoichkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pottah is just out of range.
Pottah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Stoichkov jabs Pottah right on the nose. Pottah blinks but takes it well.
Stoichkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Stoichkov. Those never looked like landing.
Stoichkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoichkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pottah counters with a stiff right 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!
Pottah slips a straight right by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pottah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Pottah. Beautiful body shot.
Stoichkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoichkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 Dimitar Stoichkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hairy Pottah's cut.
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!
#R3##CL2#
Pottah moves into range and clinches up with Stoichkov.
Hairy Pottah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pottah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pottah misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Pottah breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Stoichkov.
Stoichkov takes a swing at Pottah's ribcage but misses.
Pottah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pottah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stoichkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov scores with the left hand. Pottah knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoichkov throws an overhand right that lands on Pottah's shoulder, as Pottah tries to avoid the shot.
Stoichkov misses with a hook.#T1#
Pottah defending well as Stoichkov loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoichkov. Pottah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoichkov throws a lazy right hand but Pottah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pottah looks to land a left hand but Stoichkov moved out of range nicely.
Stoichkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pottah misses with a body shot.
Pottah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoichkov throws a nice looking combination but Pottah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Pottah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoichkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pottah.
Stoichkov takes one on the button.#T2#
Stoichkov looks to throw the jab but Pottah is out of range.
Stoichkov connects with a body shot that sends Pottah's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Pottah.
Stoichkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoichkov throws a body punch but Pottah moves out of range.
Stoichkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pottah.
Pottah throws an overhand right that lands on Stoichkov's shoulder, as Stoichkov tries to avoid the shot.
Stoichkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pottah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoichkov misses with an uppercut. Pottah saw that one coming.
Pottah looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Pottah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoichkov misses with an uppercut
and Pottah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoichkov thinking.
Stoichkov misses with a right hand
letting Pottah counter with a right hand.
Pottah cracks Stoichkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pottah throws the left hand but Stoichkov avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoichkov. Pottah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoichkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoichkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pottah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoichkov.
Stoichkov misses with an uppercut
and Pottah counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Pottah moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoichkov misses with a body shot.
Stoichkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoichkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoichkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pottah counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoichkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoichkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoichkov misses with a left hand
and Pottah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoichkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pottah counters with a nice body shot.
Stoichkov fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hairy Pottah.
I think Stoichkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitar Stoichkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Stoichkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoichkov scores with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Golden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Golden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dimitar Stoichkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoichkov throws a hook but Golden blocks it.
Golden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoichkov.
Golden is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stoichkov misses.
Stoichkov lands a nice hook to Golden's body. Golden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Stoichkov works Golden's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Golden is defended easily by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov looks to land a left hand but Golden moved out of range nicely.
Golden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoichkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoichkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Golden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoichkov.
Golden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Golden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Golden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stoichkov counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Stoichkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Golden. #T3#
Stoichkov is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Golden like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Golden from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitar Stoichkov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 847 Round 4
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Clark misses
and Stoichkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark looks to clinch
and Stoichkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Stoichkov lands.
Clark tries to move into range but Stoichkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoichkov throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
Stoichkov drops Clark with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Clark! Stoichkov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitar Stoichkov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 847 Round 3
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Koulibaly misses with a straight left.
Koulibaly tries to clinch but Stoichkov moves out of range.
Stoichkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koulibaly misses with an uppercut
and Stoichkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koulibaly thinking.
Stoichkov loads up on a big right hand but Koulibaly slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koulibaly. Stoichkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoichkov throws out a counter right but Koulibaly avoids it with no problem.
Koulibaly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koulibaly throwing a counter right hand but Stoichkov manages to avoid it.
Koulibaly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koulibaly clobbers Stoichkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoichkov 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.
Stoichkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koulibaly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoichkov throws an off balance right hand
and Koulibaly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Koulibaly misses its intended target. #T1#
Koulibaly tests Stoichkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoichkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Stoichkov misses.
Koulibaly throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoichkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koulibaly slips a straight right by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov misses with an uppercut.
Stoichkov misses with a left hand
and Koulibaly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoichkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Koulibaly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koulibaly cracks Stoichkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koulibaly cracks a nice hook into Stoichkov's ribs.
Stoichkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koulibaly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Koulibaly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoichkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koulibaly slips a straight right by Stoichkov.
Koulibaly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoichkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koulibaly looks to land a left hand but Stoichkov moved out of range nicely.
Stoichkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koulibaly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koulibaly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koulibaly doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoichkov circles away.
Stoichkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koulibaly.
Koulibaly throws a big counter combination but Stoichkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stoichkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koulibaly.
Stoichkov is looking to clinch but Koulibaly is avoiding it.
#T3#
A punch combination from Koulibaly misses.
A jab lands there for Koulibaly.
Stoichkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koulibaly.
A jab from Stoichkov misses.
Koulibaly misses with a double jab
and Stoichkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoichkov misses with a left hand
and Koulibaly counters with a nice body shot.
Koulibaly misses with a looping right.
Koulibaly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koulibaly misses with a body shot
and Stoichkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Koulibaly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoichkov.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Koulibaly.
Stoichkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koulibaly falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Stoichkov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoichkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koulibaly throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoichkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Koulibaly throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoichkov.
Koulibaly misses with a combination
and Koulibaly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoichkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koulibaly lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoichkov's head.
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 Ahmed Koulibaly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stoichkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoichkov throws a lazy right hand but Koulibaly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Koulibaly clinches with his opponent.
Koulibaly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoichkov backwards.
Stoichkov misses with a punch to the body.
Stoichkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Koulibaly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stoichkov rushes Koulibaly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koulibaly working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stoichkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Koulibaly stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoichkov.
Koulibaly looking to slow down the pace here.
Stoichkov blocks an uppercut.
Koulibaly blocks the elbow strike.
Koulibaly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stoichkov blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koulibaly misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoichkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Koulibaly has a couple of punches blocked by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koulibaly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoichkov blocks an elbow strike from Koulibaly.
Stoichkov can't find room to land a body shot as Koulibaly controls the action.
Stoichkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koulibaly backwards.
Koulibaly misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoichkov effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Stoichkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koulibaly.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Stoichkov.
Dimitar Stoichkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoichkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Stoichkov avoiding damage.
Koulibaly has a couple of punches blocked by Stoichkov.
Koulibaly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koulibaly has a couple of punches blocked by Stoichkov.
Come on Stoichkov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koulibaly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koulibaly working aggressively here.
Koulibaly swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoichkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoichkov pushes Koulibaly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koulibaly tries to throw a body punch but Stoichkov avoids it by throwing Koulibaly back against the cage. #T4#
Stoichkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koulibaly taking a breather.
Stoichkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stoichkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koulibaly's brow.
Stoichkov blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stoichkov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koulibaly trying to stall but Stoichkov improves his position.
Stoichkov stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoichkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoichkov tries a body shot but Koulibaly blocks it.
The referee calls for Stoichkov to work.
Stoichkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitar Stoichkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Koulibaly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoichkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoichkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koulibaly.
Stoichkov throws a lazy right hand but Koulibaly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koulibaly is looking to counter punch.
Stoichkov scores with a jab.
Stoichkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoichkov misses with a left hand
and Stoichkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koulibaly takes one to the side of the head.
Stoichkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koulibaly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koulibaly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoichkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoichkov throws out a loose jab but Koulibaly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Koulibaly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoichkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koulibaly counters with a straight right hand.
Stoichkov scores with a hook.
Koulibaly lands the left hand.
Koulibaly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoichkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koulibaly lands with a straight right. Stoichkov didn't see that one coming.
Koulibaly lands a jab to Stoichkov's midsection.
Stoichkov scores with a hook.
Koulibaly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Koulibaly is looking to clinch but Stoichkov is avoiding it.
Stoichkov misses with a body shot.
Koulibaly throwing a counter right hand but Stoichkov manages to avoid it.
Stoichkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Koulibaly is looking for a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koulibaly throws a nice looking combination but Stoichkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koulibaly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoichkov.
Stoichkov ducks under a wild hook from Koulibaly.
Stoichkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koulibaly misses with an uppercut. Stoichkov saw that one coming.
Koulibaly's corner calls for a 1-2. Koulibaly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stoichkov misses with a hook. Koulibaly ducked under it nicely.
Koulibaly scores with a nice head shot.
Stoichkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Stoichkov connects with a single shot there.
Koulibaly misses with a straight right.
Stoichkov staying out of range there.
Stoichkov misses with a left hand
and Stoichkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Stoichkov.
Koulibaly working aggressively here.
Koulibaly throws a head punch that misses.
Koulibaly misses with the head strike.
Stoichkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoichkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koulibaly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stoichkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koulibaly tries to work over Stoichkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoichkov blocks an uppercut.
Koulibaly lands with a right to the head.
Stoichkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoichkov keeps control of Koulibaly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stoichkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ahmed Koulibaly.
I think Koulibaly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Dimitar Stoichkov!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Ahmed Koulibaly!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Dimitar Stoichkov!
Dimitar Stoichkov wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 847 Round 2
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Stoichkov lands with an overhand left.
Stoichkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoichkov connects with a looping right hand.
Stoichkov lands with a nice body punch.
Nigeria misses with a takedown
and Stoichkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nigeria with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stoichkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nigeria doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoichkov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agu Nigeria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoichkov jabs Nigeria right on the nose. Nigeria blinks but takes it well.
Nigeria walks into a straight right hand from Stoichkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nigeria shoots and misses
and Stoichkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoichkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoichkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nigeria had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stoichkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Nigeria is rocked!
Nigeria shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stoichkov scores with a counter punch that sends Nigeria to the canvas! Stoichkov smells blood - he's punishing Nigeria with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nigeria has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitar Stoichkov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 847 Round 1
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Stoichkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leiton takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Stoichkov does no damage.
Stoichkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leiton is defended easily by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Stoichkov - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leiton under the eye.
Stoichkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoichkov lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoichkov with a hook.#T1#
Leiton wants to clinch
and Stoichkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stoichkov cracks Leiton with a good jab.#ROC#
Leiton is rocked!
A cross from Stoichkov lands.
Leiton is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoichkov finish him?
Stoichkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leiton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stoichkov counters with a crisp right that sends Leiton to the canvas! Stoichkov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitar Stoichkov!
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