Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 229
Date: May 17, 2025

#R1#
Cunningham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihaylov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cunningham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cunningham wants to take a breather but Mihaylov is having none of it.
Mihaylov wants to get back to full guard.
Cunningham is trying to control the action in half guard but Mihaylov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mihaylov is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cunningham has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cunningham pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mihaylov is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cunningham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Cunningham!
A relieved looking Dennis Cunningham 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: TOF 219
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Mihaylov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Leao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leao.
Leao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mihaylov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leao misses with a hook
and Mihaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leao looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Mihaylov counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leao.
Leao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov. #T1#
Leao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaylov.
Leao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leao throws a shot from downtown. Mihaylov moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Mihaylov coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Leao tries to move into range but Mihaylov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mihaylov throws an off balance right hand
and Leao counters with a nice uppercut.
Leao misses with an uppercut
and Mihaylov counters with a nice body kick.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mihaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leao manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov lands with a cross. #T2#
Leao throws a low kick but Mihaylov avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mihaylov throws a solid leg kick but Leao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mihaylov.
Leao misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Mihaylov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leandro Leao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leao with a nice calf kick.
Leao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Leao does it's job there.
A jab from Leao misses.
Mihaylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihaylov.
Leao misses with a combination
and Mihaylov counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Mihaylov misses with a low kick.
Leao misses with a right hand
and Mihaylov counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Mihaylov tenderised Leao's leg. Leao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leao throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaylov moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihaylov! But no joy.
Leao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Mihaylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leao throws a lazy uppercut
and Mihaylov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Leao's knee momentarily.
Mihaylov throws a body kick that misses
and Leao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mihaylov lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#Leandro Leao's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Leao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mihaylov's hands.
Mihaylov blocks a low kick nicely.
Mihaylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov looks to throw the jab but Leao is out of range.
Leao misses with a low kick.
A jab from Leao misses.
Mihaylov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leao throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov is trying to counter with his kicks.
No joy there for Mihaylov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Leao closes the distance and clinches.#T5#
Leao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leao struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Mihaylov lands a body punch.
Leao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mihaylov's defenses.
Mihaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Leao.
Mihaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Leao holds him up against the cage and eventually Mihaylov drops back down to his feet.
Leao lands an elbow that stopped Mihaylov in his tracks for a moment.
Leao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Leao - that landed with a thud.
Leao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mihaylov lands a shoulder strike.
Mihaylov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leao backwards.
Leao is working Mihaylov over against the cage.
Mihaylov looks winded!
Mihaylov is trying to break free.
Leao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mihaylov avoids the elbow strike from Leao, against the cage.
Leao scores with a hook to the body.#T6#
Leao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Leao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leao lands a damaging elbow.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Leao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mihaylov takes an elbow to the temple.
Leao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leao cracks Mihaylov with a nice body shot.
A short right from Leao.
Leao lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Leao creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mihaylov's defenses.
Mihaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Leao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leao tries to work over Mihaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T7#
Leao lands a damaging elbow.
Mihaylov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Krasimir Mihaylov's cut even more.
Leao lands a nice elbow.
Mihaylov blocks the elbow strike.
Leao works on Mihaylov's body with a couple of short punches.
Leao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leao pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leao digs a right hand into Mihaylov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mihaylov's gas tank.
Leao is working Mihaylov over against the cage.
Leao digs a right hand into Mihaylov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mihaylov's gas tank.
Leao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Leao.
A right hook to the body lands for Leao.
Leao lands a nice uppercut.
Leao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mihaylov's brow.
Leao misses with a hook to the ribs. #T8#
Mihaylov avoids a wild elbow strike from Leao.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Leao.
Leao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov's elbow.
Leao lands an elbow inside that Mihaylov shrugs off.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leao tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Leao back against the cage.
Mihaylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Leao uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leao struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Leao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Leao controls the action.
Leao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Leao lands an elbow inside.
Mihaylov working aggressively here.
Mihaylov tries a body shot but Leao blocks it.
Leao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Leao controls the action. #T9#
Mihaylov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leao to keep the fight standing.
Leandro Leao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krasimir Mihaylov.
Mihaylov fails to pull guard.
Leao lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Leao.
Leao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leao scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Leao can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Leao lands a left hand.
Leao pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Krasimir Mihaylov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leao lands a shot to the body.
Leao presses Mihaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leao cracks Mihaylov with a nice body shot.
Leao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihaylov or not.
Come on Leao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leao.
Leao blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leao presses Mihaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leao is working Mihaylov over against the cage.
Leao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Leao dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mihaylov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mihaylov swings for the body but Leao moves out of range.
Mihaylov checks a low kick from Leao.
Leao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mihaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leao throws a lazy body kick
and Mihaylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leao throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a big counter head kick but Leao avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Mihaylov
and Leao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leao lands a nice hook to Mihaylov's body. Mihaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leao throws a leg kick
and Mihaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Leao.
Leao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mihaylov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leao.
Mihaylov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Leao pushes Mihaylov up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Leao.
Nice body punch from Leao.
A right handed body shot lands from Leao.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leandro Leao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Leao.
Leao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Leao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Leao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Leao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leao works on Mihaylov's body with a couple of short punches.
Leao scores with a hook to the body.
Leao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihaylov or not.
Leao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mihaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Leao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leao pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Krasimir Mihaylov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Leao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Leao misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leao.
A left hand lands to the body for Leao.
Leao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Leao has knocked Mihaylov down with a huge combo! Leao steps away and waves a wobbly Mihaylov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Mihaylov is rocked!
Leao is stalking Mihaylov. Mihaylov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Leao, and it's lights out! Mihaylov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Leao!
Leandro Leao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 208
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
Savinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mihaylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savinov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mihaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a big counter combination but Savinov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Savinov
and Mihaylov counters with a leg kick.
Mihaylov tries to land a leg kick but Savinov saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savinov! But no joy.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mihaylov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Mihaylov gets a clinch. #T1#
Savinov has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov. #TD#
Mihaylov pulls Savinov into guard.
Mihaylov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mihaylov has his foot on Savinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savinov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Savinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mihaylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savinov has managed to get both his arms back between Mihaylov's legs - danger averted.
Savinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Savinov stopping the sweep attempt from Mihaylov.#SUB#
Mihaylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mihaylov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mihaylov is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
Mihaylov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mihaylov is looking for a triangle but Savinov pushes his legs off easily.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mihaylov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Mihaylov keeping moving, preventing Savinov from controlling successfully.
Mihaylov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savinov is one step ahead there.
Savinov passes Mihaylov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mihaylov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savinov tries to stand but Mihaylov is controlling from the bottom.
Savinov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mihaylov working for a triangle but Savinov defends it easily.
Savinov trying to control but Mihaylov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mihaylov looking for a guillotine here but Savinov defends easily.
Savinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Savinov trying to control but Mihaylov is working from the bottom. #T5#
Savinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mihaylov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savinov's guard. #REVR#
Savinov is trying to keep Mihaylov in close.
Mihaylov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Savinov has his hands on Mihaylov's head, controlling the position.
Savinov keeping full guard, as Mihaylov tries to pass. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savinov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savinov keeping moving, preventing Mihaylov from controlling successfully.
Savinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Savinov gets tackled into the cage by Mihaylov. Mihaylov maintains the clinch.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savinov lands with a right to the head.
Mihaylov avoids a wild elbow strike from Savinov.#T7#
Mihaylov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savinov smiles and moves away.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mihaylov misses with a straight left.
Savinov delivers a nice body kick.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Savinov circles away.
Savinov lands with a slapping head kick.
Mihaylov misses with an uppercut. Savinov saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mihaylov lands with an uppercut that bounces Savinov off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Mihaylov catches Savinov right on the button with a cross.
Mihaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihaylov half committed to a counter leg kick.#T8#
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov throws a solid leg kick but Savinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mihaylov.
Savinov throws a body kick that misses.
Mihaylov throws a front kick aimed at Savinov's knee but Savinov avoids it well.
Savinov shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Mihaylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Savinov.
Savinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savinov tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Savinov back against the cage.
Savinov can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks from the clinch.
Mihaylov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Savinov takes a step back to recover. #T9#
Mihaylov clobbers Savinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Savinov lands a left and a right that send Mihaylov crashing to the mat, dazed. Savinov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov throws a leg kick which misses Savinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Savinov tries to avoid it.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Savinov tries to bum rush Mihaylov with a series of wild strikes but Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihaylov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Savinov just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mihaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Savinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Mihaylov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krasimir Mihaylov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krasimir Mihaylov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Savinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mihaylov misses with a straight right.
Savinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Donk. Mihaylov catches Savinov right on the button with a cross.
Savinov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihaylov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mihaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savinov can do to turn this around?
Mihaylov lands a jab to Savinov's midsection.
Mihaylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mihaylov.#T1#
Savinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mihaylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mihaylov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savinov throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mihaylov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Alexev Savinov has been cut.
Savinov misses with an uppercut
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand.
Mihaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Savinov is just out of range.
Mihaylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mihaylov scores with the left hand. Savinov knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Mihaylov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savinov under the eye.
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!
Savinov misses with a kick to the body. #KD#
Mihaylov lands a left and a right that send Savinov crashing to the mat, dazed. Mihaylov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Savinov keeps Mihaylov at a distance using the push kick.
Savinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mihaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mihaylov lands a head shot.#T3#
Mihaylov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savinov misses with a straight left. #CL#
Mihaylov rushes Savinov and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the body kick from Savinov.
Mihaylov with a nice cross.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch.
Mihaylov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSavinov.#T4#
Savinov throws the kick towards the body but Mihaylov avoids it.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and pushes Savinov back into the cage.
Savinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savinov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savinov has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savinov lands a nice shot that snaps Mihaylov's head back. #T5#
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Savinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Savinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a series of wild punches.
Savinov throws a fast counter high kick but Mihaylov manages to duck under it in time.
Savinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
Mihaylov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savinov is able to avoid easily.#T6#
Mihaylov lands a head kick!
Mihaylov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savinov misses with a head kick.
Mihaylov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the body kick from Savinov.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Savinov moves out of range.
Mihaylov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savinov in his tracks.
Savinov throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Mihaylov rushes Savinov and presses him up against the cage.#T7##BC2#
Savinov breaks from the clinch.
Savinov loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Savinov moves out of range of the body kick.
Krasimir Mihaylov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Mihaylov clinches.
Mihaylov dodges an elbow strike from Savinov.
Mihaylov lands with a right to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savinov.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mihaylov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov takes an elbow to the forehead. #T8#
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Savinov controls the action.
Mihaylov lands a body punch.
Mihaylov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savinov to keep the fight standing.
Savinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savinov is working Mihaylov over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savinov smiles and moves away.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Savinov.
A lazy body kick from Savinov
and Mihaylov counters with a body kick.
Savinov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Savinov thuds his shin into the meat of Mihaylov's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T9#
Savinov scores with a nice body kick.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Savinov.
Savinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Savinov looks to move away, Mihaylov throws a big counter combo but Savinov just gets out of the way.
Mihaylov avoids the head kick by Savinov.
It looked like Mihaylov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savinov.
Savinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Mihaylov.
Savinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov throws a big counter combination but Savinov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krasimir Mihaylov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mihaylov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Savinov defending well as Mihaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Savinov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mihaylov's head.
Savinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Savinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savinov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Mihaylov gets a clinch. #T1#
Mihaylov jumps guard but Savinov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mihaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov.
Savinov can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov dodges an elbow strike from Savinov.
Savinov cracks Mihaylov with a nice body shot.
Savinov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mihaylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Savinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Savinov tries to work over Mihaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Mihaylov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savinov takes a shot to the head.
Savinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to work over Savinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch.
Mihaylov darts in trying to clinch
and Savinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savinov's sensitive parts.
Mihaylov throws a wild body kick that Savinov sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Mihaylov misses. #T3#
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Savinov moves out of range.
Mihaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savinov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savinov lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#Krasimir Mihaylov's cut is getting worse.
Savinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savinov.
Mihaylov with a nice calf kick.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Savinov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savinov jabs Mihaylov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihaylov scores with a punch to the head.
Savinov misses with a body kick.
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Mihaylov darts in and clinches Savinov up against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savinov smiles and moves away.
Alexev Savinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
A head kick by Mihaylov misses #KD2#
and Savinov counters with a head kick that drops Mihaylov to the mat! Mihaylov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savinov.
Savinov throws a head kick that misses.
Mihaylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mihaylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savinov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Savinov is avoiding it.
Savinov takes a jab right on the kisser. #T6#
Mihaylov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of 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!
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Savinov keeps it at a distance.
Mihaylov avoids the head kick by Savinov.
Mihaylov is looking to counter punch.
Mihaylov connects with a nice looking jab.
Savinov misses the shot to the body.
Mihaylov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Savinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mihaylov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick from Mihaylov lands but Savinov takes it in his stride. #T7#
Savinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mihaylov throws a leg kick but Savinov moved away.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
Savinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savinov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Mihaylov instigates a clinch.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Mihaylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mihaylov's head.#T8#
Savinov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mihaylov blocks the body kick.
It looked like Mihaylov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savinov.
Savinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mihaylov punishes Savinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Savinov moves out of range.
Savinov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaylov scores with a spinning back kick!#T9#
Savinov looks to land a body kick but Mihaylov moved away.
Mihaylov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savinov shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Mihaylov gets a clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
Savinov prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasimir Mihaylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Savinov controls his hands.
Savinov misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Savinov.
Mihaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savinov working hard to break the clinch.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Savinov.

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 Krasimir Mihaylov.
Well Mihaylov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 200
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Mihaylov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saint-Clair is out of range and Mihaylov settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Mihaylov is predictable there
and Saint-Clair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Léo Saint-Clair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair throws a sloppy body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saint-Clair looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov.
As Saint-Clair backs away, Mihaylov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saint-Clair connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mihaylov momentarily.
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Mihaylov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.#T1#
Saint-Clair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saint-Clair misses with a right hand
and Mihaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint-Clair just misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov throws the left hand but Saint-Clair avoids the punch easily.
Saint-Clair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaylov.
A combination from Saint-Clair does no damage.
Mihaylov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saint-Clair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Mihaylov misses with an uppercut. Saint-Clair saw that one coming.
Mihaylov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
Saint-Clair misses the body punch
and Mihaylov counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair moves away from the strike by Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Mihaylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mihaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Mihaylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saint-Clair throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov feinted there with a counter leg kick.#KD#
Mihaylov lands a big head kick that sends Saint-Clair tumbling to the mat! Mihaylov takes a step backwards and waves Saint-Clair back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Saint-Clair is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Léo Saint-Clair has been cut.
Saint-Clair is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Saint-Clair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saint-Clair is still on wobbly legs! Can Mihaylov finish him?
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Mihaylov ducks down to avoid it.
And Mihaylov counters with a quick kick to the body but Saint-Clair blocks it.#T3#
Saint-Clair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint-Clair seems to have recovered his senses.
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Mihaylov instigates a clinch.
Saint-Clair prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mihaylov lands a left hand.
Saint-Clair misses with the head strike.
Mihaylov fails to pull guard.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mihaylov lands with a left to the head.
Mihaylov misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saint-Clair. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mihaylov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mihaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Mihaylov lands a body punch.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Saint-Clair forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Saint-Clair controls the action.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mihaylov jumps guard but Saint-Clair stands there with Mihaylov around his waist. Mihaylov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasimir Mihaylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mihaylov pulls guard.
Saint-Clair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saint-Clair won't allow Mihaylov to sweep him here. #T5#
Saint-Clair looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint-Clair scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saint-Clair makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position but Saint-Clair postures up.
Saint-Clair passes Mihaylov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mihaylov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair trying to pass the guard but Mihaylov defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihaylov wants to get back to full guard.
Saint-Clair missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mihaylov is not content to let Saint-Clair control the position.
Saint-Clair thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mihaylov moves into full guard. #SUB#
Mihaylov has his foot on Saint-Clair's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saint-Clair works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
Mihaylov looking to control.
Saint-Clair lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Mihaylov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mihaylov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saint-Clair trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mihaylov wants to sweep here but Saint-Clair controlling him for the moment.
Saint-Clair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T7##SUB#
Mihaylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mihaylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saint-Clair defends it easily.
Saint-Clair postures up.
Mihaylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saint-Clair trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mihaylov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saint-Clair.
Mihaylov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saint-Clair stopping the sweep attempt from Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Mihaylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saint-Clair defends well.#T8#
Saint-Clair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mihaylov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mihaylov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saint-Clair is one step ahead there.
Saint-Clair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saint-Clair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mihaylov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint-Clair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mihaylov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saint-Clair's guard. #REVR#
Saint-Clair keeping full guard, as Mihaylov tries to pass.
Saint-Clair manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mihaylov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mihaylov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saint-Clair controls the pace.#T9#
Saint-Clair scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saint-Clair is looking to work some ground and pound but Mihaylov has wrist control.
Saint-Clair throwing strikes but missing.
Saint-Clair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Saint-Clair avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint-Clair landing some decent shots from guard.
Saint-Clair throwing strikes but missing.
Mihaylov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mihaylov trying to control from half guard but Saint-Clair is working away.
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 Krasimir Mihaylov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Léo Saint-Clair's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mihaylov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Decent striking displayed by Saint-Clair there.
Saint-Clair 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.
A low kick lands for Mihaylov.
Mihaylov connects with a solid leg kick.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint-Clair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mihaylov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mihaylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Saint-Clair on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov working aggressively here. #T1#
Mihaylov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saint-Clair.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Clair.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Mihaylov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
Saint-Clair misses with the head strike.
A short left from Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint-Clair stalling in the clinch but Mihaylov improves position.
Saint-Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Saint-Clair avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage. #T2##BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krasimir Mihaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mihaylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint-Clair counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov keeps Saint-Clair at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Saint-Clair closes the distance and pushes Mihaylov back into the cage.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair gets through Mihaylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mihaylov pushes Saint-Clair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Mihaylov lands a right hand.
Krasimir Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Mihaylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint-Clair walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mihaylov scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Mihaylov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint-Clair.
A left lands for Mihaylov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saint-Clair, as that shot connected.
Saint-Clair throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Mihaylov counters with a crisp one two that drops Saint-Clair! Mihaylov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Saint-Clair to his feet! Saint-Clair is in big trouble!#CL2#
Saint-Clair takes the fight into the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mihaylov pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4##SU2#
Mihaylov is working an open guard so Saint-Clair takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mihaylov misses with a straight left.
Saint-Clair is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mihaylov with a body shot.
Saint-Clair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair cracks Mihaylov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
A big right from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov tried to counter with a leg kick but Saint-Clair avoided it.
Good standup being displayed there by Saint-Clair as he connects with a hook.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
As Saint-Clair backs away, Mihaylov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mihaylov misses with a kick to the body
and Saint-Clair counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.#T5#
A jab lands there for Mihaylov.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
Saint-Clair drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saint-Clair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint-Clair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mihaylov manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Saint-Clair manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint-Clair.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Saint-Clair.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T6#
Saint-Clair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mihaylov with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Saint-Clair closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair lands with a left to the head.
Saint-Clair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Mihaylov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Saint-Clair avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair blocking some punches.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T7#
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint-Clair backwards.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Mihaylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saint-Clair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saint-Clair smiles and moves away.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Saint-Clair.
Mihaylov defending well as Saint-Clair loads up on a big left hand.
Mihaylov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.#T8#
Saint-Clair misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and pushes Saint-Clair back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Mihaylov - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mihaylov tries a body shot but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Mihaylov lands 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!
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Saint-Clair lands a left hand. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saint-Clair looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.
A slow jab from Mihaylov misses its intended target.
Mihaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T9##CL#
Mihaylov has closed the distance and engaged Saint-Clair in a clinch.
Saint-Clair tries to stall but Mihaylov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saint-Clair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saint-Clair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saint-Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Saint-Clair avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair is breathing heavily.
Mihaylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Mihaylov manages to break the clinch.
Mihaylov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saint-Clair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Krasimir Mihaylov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mihaylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saint-Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut
and Mihaylov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saint-Clair really felt that one!
Saint-Clair misses the body punch
and Mihaylov counters with a body kick that stops Saint-Clair in his tracks momentarily.
Saint-Clair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saint-Clair throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand.
Saint-Clair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Mihaylov lands a big head kick that sends Saint-Clair tumbling to the mat! Mihaylov takes a step backwards and waves Saint-Clair back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint-Clair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A big left from Saint-Clair misses. #CL#
Mihaylov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair lands a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov working aggressively here.
Saint-Clair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mihaylov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mihaylov.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Saint-Clair is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Saint-Clair lands an uppercut.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint-Clair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saint-Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Saint-Clair blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mihaylov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mihaylov drives through and clinches with Saint-Clair against the cage.
Mihaylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saint-Clair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saint-Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Saint-Clair throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Saint-Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Saint-Clair strikes.
Saint-Clair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihaylov counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Saint-Clair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Saint-Clair misses.
Saint-Clair misses with a shot to the body
and Mihaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Saint-Clair tries to clinch up but Mihaylov circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Mihaylov is looking to slow Saint-Clair down with leg kicks.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint-Clair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
Saint-Clair blocks a head kick by Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saint-Clair fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saint-Clair digs a good body shot into Mihaylov's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saint-Clair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mihaylov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saint-Clair crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mihaylov - the referee stops the clock and Saint-Clair gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mihaylov. Saint-Clair manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T5#
Mihaylov throws a head kick but Saint-Clair moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mihaylov.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mihaylov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saint-Clair under the eye.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Mihaylov is looking to land body kicks.
Mihaylov pushes Saint-Clair away with a front kick.
Saint-Clair's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint-Clair has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mihaylov.
Saint-Clair dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T6#
Saint-Clair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Saint-Clair misses with a right hand
and Mihaylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint-Clair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Saint-Clair.
Mihaylov connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but Saint-Clair moves out of range easily. #CL#
Mihaylov instigates a clinch.
Saint-Clair misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries a body shot but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Mihaylov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saint-Clair to keep the fight standing.#T7#
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint-Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Mihaylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint-Clair misses with a left hand
and Mihaylov counters with a nice body kick.
Saint-Clair throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaylov's shoulder, as Mihaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Saint-Clair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mihaylov manages to avoid it.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
Saint-Clair throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
Saint-Clair throws a poor cross that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a one-two to the body.
Saint-Clair misses with a straight right. #T8#
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov tried to counter with a leg kick but Saint-Clair avoided it.
Mihaylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint-Clair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint-Clair with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mihaylov eats them both and turns towards Saint-Clair to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mihaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mihaylov misses with a left hand
and Saint-Clair counters with a series of strikes. Mihaylov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mihaylov with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mihaylov.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Saint-Clair.#T9#
Saint-Clair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihaylov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saint-Clair throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov tried to counter with a leg kick but Saint-Clair avoided it.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mihaylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint-Clair throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mihaylov! Saint-Clair is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krasimir Mihaylov!
A very excited looking Krasimir Mihaylov 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: TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Mihaylov throws a combination. Marlin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marlin throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaylov's shoulder, as Mihaylov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Mihaylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mihaylov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Marlin.
Marlin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Marlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Marlin digs a good body shot into Mihaylov's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and pushes Marlin back into the cage.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Marlin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Marlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Mihaylov drops back down to his feet.
Marlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Marlin controls the action.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Marlin won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasimir Mihaylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Marlin breaks from the clinch.
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marlin.
Marlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov.
Marlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov.
Marlin lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Mihaylov throws a wild body kick that Marlin sees coming a mile off.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marlin.
Mihaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mihaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Mihaylov lands a slapping body shot.
Marlin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Mihaylov rushes Marlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Marlin.
Marlin working hard to break the clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands. #BC2#
Marlin breaks the clinch.
Marlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mihaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Marlin moves out of range.
Marlin lands a nice hook to Mihaylov's body. Mihaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Marlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlin circles away. #T4#
Marlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mihaylov missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Marlin lands with a right hand.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
As Marlin looks to move away, Mihaylov throws a big counter combo but Marlin just gets out of the way.
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and Mihaylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov throws a nice head kick!
Mihaylov pushes Marlin away with a front kick.#T5#
Marlin lands with a nice body punch.
Marlin scores with a jab to the head.
Marlin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marlin swings for the body but Mihaylov moves out of range.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marlin looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Marlin throws a right and a left that Mihaylov avoids nicely.
Marlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Mihaylov has Marlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Marlin blocks a body shot from Mihaylov. #T6#
A short right from Mihaylov.
Marlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Marlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mihaylov. That one must have hurt.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Marlin keeps it at a distance.#T7#
Marlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Marlin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Mihaylov misses. #CL#
Mihaylov clinches. #BC2#
Marlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov cracks Marlin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mihaylov jabs Marlin right on the nose. Marlin blinks but takes it well.#T8#
Mihaylov misses with a looping left.
Marlin unleashes a big counter combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mihaylov looks to clinch
enabling Marlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Marlin moves out of range of the body kick.
Marlin misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihaylov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice uppercut there from Mihaylov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov throws a push kick but Marlin slaps the foot to one side.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.#T9#
Marlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mihaylov scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mihaylov.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Marlin has knocked Mihaylov down with a huge combo! Marlin steps away and waves a wobbly Mihaylov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Mihaylov is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Marlin. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Marlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Mihaylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marlin throws a series of punches but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keanu Marlin 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#
Marlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mihaylov's hands.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Marlin is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaylov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marlin misses with a left hand
and Mihaylov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Mihaylov slips a jab and a cross from Marlin.
It looked like Mihaylov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mihaylov.
Marlin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mihaylov clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mihaylov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Marlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Marlin controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Mihaylov as the two fighters clinch.
Marlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Marlin tries to break free but Mihaylov pushes him back against the cage.
Marlin is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mihaylov as the two fighters clinch.
Marlin is breathing heavily.
Mihaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marlin's efforts to push away.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marlin.
Mihaylov misses with the head strike.
Marlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Marlin avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Marlin can't break the clinch.
Marlin tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Marlin back against the cage.
Krasimir Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marlin is trying to stall.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Marlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marlin prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marlin's elbow. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marlin backwards.
Marlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaylov lands a left hand.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some wild striking there from Marlin.
Mihaylov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Mihaylov lands a right hand. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marlin! But no joy.
Keanu Marlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marlin takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mihaylov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mihaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T5#
Marlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Marlin is avoiding it.
Marlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marlin looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Marlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Mihaylov.
Marlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mihaylov.
Marlin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mihaylov.
Marlin looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.#T6#
Marlin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mihaylov cracks a nice hook into Marlin's ribs.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihaylov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick from Mihaylov.
Good shot there by Mihaylov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin misses with a right hand
and Mihaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mihaylov.#T7#
Mihaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mihaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Marlin's side.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Marlin circles away.
Mihaylov scores with a sloppy right hand. Marlin should have avoided that one.
Mihaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marlin lands a nice shot that snaps Mihaylov's head back.
Marlin lands with a cross.
Mihaylov lands a jab.#T8#
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Marlin is avoiding it.
Marlin blocks a head kick by Mihaylov.
Marlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from 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!
Mihaylov throws out a powerful jab.
Marlin throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T9#
Marlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihaylov. Mihaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Marlin stuns Mihaylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marlin.
Marlin jabs at Mihaylov's body.
Marlin lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marlin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krasimir Mihaylov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marlin avoids the body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marlin eats them both and turns towards Mihaylov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mihaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov wants to clinch but Marlin slips to the side
and Mihaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Marlin.
Marlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mihaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Mihaylov wants to clinch
and Marlin counters with a left and a right that stings Mihaylov.
Marlin misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov tried to counter with a leg kick but Marlin avoided it.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mihaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Mihaylov scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Mihaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mihaylov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marlin misses with a hook.
Mihaylov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marlin.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Marlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mihaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marlin. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand. #T3#
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Marlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marlin missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marlin takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but misses.
Marlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
A little jabbing left from Marlin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaylov throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range. #T4#
Mihaylov lands a head kick!
Marlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihaylov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Marlin catches Mihaylov right on the button with a cross.
Mihaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marlin throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov is looking for a counter combo.
Mihaylov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T5#
Marlin throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marlin takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mihaylov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marlin.
Marlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Marlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Marlin.#T6#
Marlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mihaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mihaylov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Marlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Marlin controls his hands.
Marlin misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Mihaylov pulls guard. #T7#
Marlin is pushing down on Mihaylov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mihaylov is fighting to maintain full guard but Marlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marlin is taking a breather. Mihaylov 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.
Mihaylov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marlin's back!
Mihaylov is not going to allow Marlin to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Marlin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mihaylov.
Marlin is in bad spot here. #T8##SUB#
Marlin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihaylov tries to keep control of the position but Marlin is staying busy.
Marlin tries to escape but Mihaylov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marlin trying to control the position but Mihaylov manages to sink in the hooks.
Marlin wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mihaylov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marlin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marlin is really stuck here.
Marlin is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mihaylov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T9#
Marlin trying to control the position but Mihaylov manages to sink in the hooks.
Marlin is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Mihaylov working for the choke. #SUB#
Mihaylov has got his arm under Marlin's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Marlin has spun round into Mihaylov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mihaylov wants to improve his position but instead Marlin has moved into half guard.
Marlin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mihaylov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krasimir Mihaylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mihaylov 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TOF 179
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Mihaylov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clubber backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.
Mihaylov checks a low kick from Clubber.
Mihaylov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clubber jabs at Mihaylov's body.#CL2#
Clubber gets a clinch.
Mihaylov tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clubber scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clubber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Mihaylov.
Clubber blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Clubber lands 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!
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands. #TD#
Mihaylov jumps into guard, dragging Clubber to the mat.
Clubber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mihaylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mihaylov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mihaylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clubber is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Mihaylov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mihaylov has a closed guard, preventing Clubber from standing up.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mihaylov working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Mihaylov working for a triangle but Clubber defends it easily. #SUB#
Mihaylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Clubber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Clubber has closed the distance and engaged Mihaylov in a clinch. #T2#
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a body shot.
Mihaylov working aggressively here.
Clubber misses with a punch on the inside.
Clubber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clubber.
Mihaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the side of Clubber's head.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clubber just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krasimir Mihaylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clubber throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Clubber fails to land.
Mihaylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mihaylov tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Mihaylov slips a jab and a cross from Clubber.
Clubber looks to land a combination. Mihaylov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Jimmy Clubber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clubber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mihaylov throwing a counter right hand but Clubber manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mihaylov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clubber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mihaylov's sensitive parts.
Clubber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihaylov throws out the jab.
Clubber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mihaylov moves into the clinch.
Clubber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov jumps guard but Clubber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clubber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Clubber.
Clubber takes a shot to the head.
Mihaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Clubber.
Clubber misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mihaylov scores with a shoulder strike.
Mihaylov gets through Clubber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands.
Clubber blocks an uppercut.
Clubber misses with a punch on the inside.
Clubber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaylov avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Mihaylov drags the fight down to the ground.
Clubber wants to get up but he can't break Mihaylov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Mihaylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clubber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mihaylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Mihaylov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Mihaylov keeps moving.
Clubber won't allow Mihaylov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clubber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mihaylov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clubber won't allow Mihaylov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mihaylov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mihaylov working for a triangle but Clubber defends it easily.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Mihaylov keeps moving.
Mihaylov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber wants to stand but Mihaylov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mihaylov keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clubber passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Clubber trying to control the action but Mihaylov is working from the bottom.
Mihaylov tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#SU2#
Clubber decides to return to a standing position.
Clubber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from Mihaylov misses
and Clubber counters with a three punch combo that has Mihaylov backing up. Mihaylov nods at Clubber to acknowledge the strikes.
Clubber lands with a straight right. Mihaylov didn't see that one coming.
Clubber checks a low kick from Mihaylov.
Clubber misses with a body kick.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clubber.
Mihaylov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T8#
Jab, jab by Mihaylov - just one landing. #CUT#That has opened up Jimmy Clubber's cut even more.
Mihaylov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mihaylov lands a front kick.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clubber defending well as Mihaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Clubber throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Clubber strikes.
Mihaylov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clubber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clubber moves in looking to clinch but Mihaylov pushes him off.#T9#
Mihaylov throws a good cross that connects.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clubber.
Donk. Mihaylov catches Clubber right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Clubber closes the distance and clinches.
Clubber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clubber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks from the clinch.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clubber.
Nice body kick from Mihaylov.#CL#
Mihaylov clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Mihaylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krasimir Mihaylov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clubber loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
And Mihaylov counters with a quick kick to the body but Clubber blocks it.
A jab lands there for Mihaylov.#KD2#
Clubber drops Mihaylov with a beautiful combination! Mihaylov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clubber is looking for the KO!
A big left from Clubber misses.
Clubber falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand.
Clubber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Clubber.
Mihaylov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clubber misses with a straight right.
Clubber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaylov.#T1##CL#
Mihaylov has closed the distance and engaged Clubber in a clinch.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clubber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihaylovs head.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#The cut above Jimmy Clubber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mihaylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mihaylov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clubber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov tries a body shot but Clubber blocks it.
Clubber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mihaylov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clubber can turn it around.
Clubber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mihaylov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krasimir Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihaylov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clubber to keep the fight standing.
Clubber throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch. #BC#
Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mihaylov duly obliges. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clubber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krasimir Mihaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Clubber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mihaylov connects with a looping right hand.
Mihaylov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clubber's head.#CUT#Jimmy Clubber's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mihaylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clubber lands a head shot.
Mihaylov throws a series of punches but Clubber moves out of range.
Clubber misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clubber.
Mihaylov is looking to counter punch.
Mihaylov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Krasimir Mihaylov!
Krasimir Mihaylov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 171
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Mihaylov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mihaylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hekkala doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Mihaylov pulls guard.
Hekkala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mihaylov wants to sweep here but Hekkala controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hekkala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hekkala won't allow Mihaylov to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hekkala tries to free his leg and advance position but Mihaylov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hekkala misses with a left hand
and Mihaylov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Hekkala.
Hekkala lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mihaylov will feel that in the morning.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hekkala misses the jab.
Mihaylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Hekkala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Mihaylov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hekkala is looking to slow Mihaylov down with leg kicks.
Hekkala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hekkala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mihaylov throws a body punch but Hekkala moves out of range.
Mihaylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hekkala throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Hekkala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mihaylov throws a lazy head kick
and Hekkala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mihaylov really felt that one!#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Hekkala.
Mihaylov moves to clinch but Hekkala breaks away
and Hekkala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hekkala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hekkala lands a jab to Mihaylov's midsection.
Hekkala 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.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.#T4#
Mihaylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hekkala counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Mihaylov drives through and clinches with Hekkala against the cage. #BC2#
Mihaylov manages to break the clinch.
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Hekkala.
Mihaylov tries a quick counter leg kick but Hekkala is wise to it.
Hekkala swings for the body but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Hekkala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hekkala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hekkala misses with a few strikes there.
Hekkala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hekkala throws a leg kick which misses Mihaylov's front leg but catches the back leg as Mihaylov tries to avoid it. #T5#
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hekkala.
A little jabbing left from Mihaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaylov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hekkala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mihaylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hekkala counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Mihaylov has closed the distance and engaged Hekkala in a clinch.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hekkala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Hekkala.
Still in the clinch, Hekkala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hekkala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Hekkala fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Hekkala controls the action. #T6#
Mihaylov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hekkala backwards.
Mihaylov tries to work over Hekkala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hekkala can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Hekkala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mihaylov.
Hekkala goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mihaylov breaks from the clinch.
Hekkala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov blocks a low kick nicely.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Hekkala.
Hekkala swats away the attempt to clinch by Mihaylov.#T7#
Hekkala looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Hekkala, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hekkala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hekkala lands a head kick. Mihaylov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Mihaylov clinches up with Hekkala and pushes him back against the cage.
Mihaylov jumps guard but Hekkala stands there with Mihaylov around his waist. Mihaylov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Horus Hekkala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krasimir Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov working aggressively here.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mihaylov on the inside. #TD2#
Mihaylov jumps into guard, dragging Hekkala to the mat. #T8#
Hekkala stopping the sweep attempt from Mihaylov.
Hekkala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mihaylov controls Hekkala momentarily but Hekkala frees himself. #SUB2#
Mihaylov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hekkala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hekkala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mihaylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hekkala passes Mihaylov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
Hekkala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mihaylov keeps working.
Hekkala wants to free his trapped foot but Mihaylov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hekkala prevents Mihaylov from improving his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mihaylov 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.
Hekkala uses his free foot to push down on Mihaylov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mihaylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Hekkala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krasimir Mihaylov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hekkala misses with a leg kick
and Mihaylov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hekkala takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Horus Hekkala has been cut.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Hekkala.
Mihaylov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mihaylov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hekkala is looking for a counter combo.
We've been told by Hekkala's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hekkala misses the shot to the body.
Hekkala 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.
Mihaylov connects with a body shot.
Hekkala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hekkala connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Mihaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Hekkala moves out of range easily.
Hekkala looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the body.
Mihaylov scoring well with a low kick there.
Mihaylov lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Hekkala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mihaylov doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Mihaylov moves into range and clinches up with Hekkala.
Mihaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD2#
Mihaylov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hekkala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mihaylov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hekkala has passed into side control. #T2#
Mihaylov tries to buck Hekkala off but Hekkala is having none of it.
Hekkala controls the position from side control.
Mihaylov is not content to let Hekkala control the position. #T3#
Hekkala controls the position.
Hekkala trying to control the position but Mihaylov is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hekkala misses with a straight right.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hekkala here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hekkala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hekkala loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Mihaylov misses
and Hekkala counters with an inside leg kick.
Hekkala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mihaylov doesn't seem bothered though.
Hekkala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mihaylov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hekkala throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hekkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mihaylov. #T5#
Mihaylov sizes up Hekkala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Hekkala moves away
enabling Hekkala to counter with a crisp jab.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Hekkala.
A little jabbing left from Mihaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hekkala counters with a left and a right that stings Mihaylov.
Hekkala misses with an uppercut
and Mihaylov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mihaylov ducks right into an uppercut from Hekkala.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Hekkala moves out of range.
Hekkala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T6#
Hekkala misses with a wild combination.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Mihaylov misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hekkala.
Hekkala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaylov can do to turn this around?
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hekkala takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Mihaylov drives through and clinches with Hekkala against the cage.
Hekkala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hekkala as the two fighters clinch.
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.
Hekkala is leaning against Mihaylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T7#
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Hekkala avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Hekkala pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Hekkala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hekkala throws a chopping leg kick but Mihaylov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Hekkala quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hekkala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mihaylovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hekkala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mihaylov throws a leg kick
and Hekkala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hekkala. #T8#
Some bone on bone action there as Mihaylov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hekkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Hekkala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hekkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a good, hard body kick but Hekkala shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaylov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Mihaylov does no damage.
Mihaylov lands a slapping body shot.
Hekkala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mihaylov.#T9#
Hekkala goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hekkala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hekkala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mihaylov misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hekkala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hekkala lands a leg kick that knocks Mihaylov off balance momentarily.
Hekkala misses with a leg kick
and Mihaylov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hekkala tries a head kick but it misses.
Mihaylov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hekkala with a body shot.
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 Horus Hekkala will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hekkala throws a chopping leg kick but Mihaylov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Hekkala misses #KD2#
and Mihaylov counters with a head kick that drops Hekkala to the mat! Hekkala scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Hekkala is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Hekkala.
Oh Hekkala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hekkala misses with a body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a big left hand that crumples Hekkala! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krasimir Mihaylov!
A relieved looking Krasimir Mihaylov 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: TOF 159
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Strong throws a leg kick but Mihaylov checks it.
Mihaylov takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Mihaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Strong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mihaylov counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick from Mihaylov misses.
Mihaylov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong lands a body shot. #CL#
Mihaylov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strong missing with knees to the body.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Strong 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.
Strong misses with some punches.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Strong won't allow it.
Strong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mihaylov avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards. #T2##BC#
Mihaylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong slips under a jab from Mihaylov.
Strong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mihaylov checks it well.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaylov moves out of range easily.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong throws a right hand that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mihaylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Lucaerys Strong has been cut.
Lucaerys Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strong thumps Mihaylov with a low kick.#T3#
Strong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strong slips under a jab from Mihaylov.
Strong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mihaylov can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov scores with a head kick. Strong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Strong.
An attempted straight right counter from Mihaylov misses the target.
Strong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mihaylov checks the leg kick.#T4#
Mihaylov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mihaylov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mihaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mihaylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T5#
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihaylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mihaylov tries to clinch
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mihaylov throws a head kick that misses.
Strong throws a wild body kick that Mihaylov sees coming a mile off.
Mihaylov thinks about countering with a body kick.#T6#
Mihaylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strong throws a nice looking combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Mihaylov misses its target.#CL2#
Strong darts in and clinches Mihaylov up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Strong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mihaylov is defending well for now.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strong throws an elbow but misses.
Strong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Mihaylov manages to break the clinch.
Mihaylov moves in looking to clinch but Strong pushes him off.
Strong feints a counter leg kick.
Strong wants to slow Mihaylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Strong wants to slow Mihaylov down by chopping away at his legs. #T7#
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Mihaylov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strong just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mihaylov gets tackled into the cage by Strong. Strong maintains the clinch.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mihaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong. #TD#
Mihaylov manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mihaylov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Strong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mihaylov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Strong is looking to defend but Mihaylov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Strong! Mihaylov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Strong taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Krasimir Mihaylov!
A relieved looking Krasimir Mihaylov 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: TOF 151
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Messing looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mihaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mihaylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Messing misses with a hook
and Mihaylov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Messing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Messing.
Mihaylov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Messing with a body shot.
Messing lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mihaylov throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Messing counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Messing.
Messing looking to sit in guard and control but Mihaylov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Messing trying to control the position. #T1#
Messing will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mihaylov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mihaylov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Messing's guard.
Messing trying to control but Mihaylov postures up.
Messing won't allow Mihaylov to pass to mount.
Mihaylov blocks the strikes from Messing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Messing wants to control but Mihaylov is keeping busy.
Messing wants to improve his position but Mihaylov is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mihaylov is trying to control. Messing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mihaylov wants to free his trapped foot but Messing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Messing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Messing moves out of range of the leg kick from Mihaylov.
Messing throws a right hand that misses
and Mihaylov counters with a one-two to the body.
Krasimir Mihaylov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Messing lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Messing.
Messing connects with a body shot.
Messing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Despite the aggression on Mihaylov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Messing misses with a shot to the body
and Mihaylov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Messing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Messing attempts a counter takedown but Mihaylov avoids it well and moves away.
Mihaylov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messing circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Mihaylov.
Messing moves out of range of the strikes.
Messing drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mihaylov sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Messing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mihaylov as he avoids it easily.
Messing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Messing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mihaylov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Messing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mihaylov keeps working.
Messing in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mihaylov is not content to let Messing control the position.
Mihaylov tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Messing working the ground and pound but Mihaylov is defending the strikes.
We've been hearing that Messing has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Messing looking to control but instead Mihaylov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Messing prevents Mihaylov from improving his position.
Mihaylov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Messing lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mihaylov keeping moving, preventing Messing from controlling successfully.
Mihaylov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Messing's guard. #REVB##T6#
Messing looking to control but Mihaylov passes into half guard.
Messing is looking for a sweep. Mihaylov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mihaylov is working for a kimura but Messing is defending it quite comfortably.
Messing tries to get to full guard but Mihaylov has control of the leg.
Messing is refusing to be controlled, as Mihaylov sits in half guard. #T7#
Mihaylov prevents Messing from improving his position.
Messing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Messing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mihaylov preventing the sweep.
Mihaylov looking to sit in guard and control but Messing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mihaylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Messing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Mihaylov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messing.
Mihaylov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Messing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Messing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Messing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Messing passes into half guard.
Messing working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T9#
Mihaylov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Messing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Messing is working Mihaylov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messing postures up in Mihaylov's guard and throws a big left but Mihaylov blocks it. #SUB2#
Mihaylov working for submissions but it's allowed Messing to get to half guard.
Messing seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Messing dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Messing tries for a takedown but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Messing takes a swing at Mihaylov's ribcage but misses.
Mihaylov misses the shot to the body.
Messing feinted with a counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mihaylov. #CL2#
Mihaylov instigates a clinch.
Mihaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Messing. #BC#
Messing manages to break the clinch.
Messing throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messing shoots for a double leg takedown but Mihaylov sprawls well. He's pushed Messing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Messing.
Messing misses the jab.
Mihaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Messing throws a lazy uppercut
and Mihaylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Messing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Messing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messing lands a nice looking body shot.
Messing takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Messing.
Messing moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMihaylov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Messing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihaylov connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Gerard Messing has been cut.#T2#
Mihaylov misses with the combination.
Mihaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messing moves away.#TD#
Messing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Messing wants to work for an arm triangle but Mihaylov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mihaylov is pressing down on Messing's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Messing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mihaylov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Messing cracks Mihaylov with a big right hand but Mihaylov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Messing landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mihaylov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Messing working the ground and pound effectively.
Messing lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Messing goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Mihaylov turns into him and now he's in Messing's guard.
Mihaylov is pushing down on Messing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Messing is fighting to maintain full guard but Mihaylov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Messing is looking for a sweep. Mihaylov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mihaylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Messing has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Messing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Messing.
Messing working a defensive guard but Mihaylov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Messing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mihaylov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Messing is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mihaylov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Messing tries to bench press Mihaylov off him but Mihaylov keeps the position. #T6#
Mihaylov taking a breather here.
Messing gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gerard Messing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Messing wants to control but Mihaylov is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Mihaylov is working for a submission of some sort. #T7#
Mihaylov prevents Messing from improving his position.
Messing trying to hold on to Mihaylov's head to control him but Mihaylov postures up.
Messing wants to get back to full guard but Mihaylov has passed into side control.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Messing is looking for a sweep.
Mihaylov is staying tight to Messing's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Messing can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Messing fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mihaylov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mihaylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Messing is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mihaylov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A telegraphed right hand from Mihaylov misses the target.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Messing.#T9#
Mihaylov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Messing blocks the body kick.
Messing blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Mihaylov has Messing up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Messing.
Messing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Messing has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mihaylov regains guard immediately.
Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krasimir Mihaylov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gerard Messing's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mihaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Messing manages to avoid it.
A jab from Messing misses.
Messing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaylov.
Messing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messing misses with a lunging right hand
and Mihaylov counters with a body kick that stops Messing in his tracks momentarily.
Messing defending well as Mihaylov loads up on a big left hand.
Messing appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messing looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Messing throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mihaylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Messing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mihaylov as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Mihaylov scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messing shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mihaylov sprawls well. Mihaylov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Messing gets slowly back to his feet.
Messing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihaylov throws out a counter right but Messing avoids it with no problem.
Messing blocks a low kick nicely.
Mihaylov connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Mihaylov scores with a jab. Messing acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Messing's corner calls for a 1-2. Messing obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Messing throws out a powerful jab.
Mihaylov looks to land a right hand but Messing moved out of range.
Messing feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Mihaylov.
Messing shoots and misses
and Mihaylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Messing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihaylov throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mihaylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mihaylov lands a jab to the head.
Krasimir Mihaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Messing cracks a nice hook into Mihaylov's ribs.
Jab, jab by Mihaylov - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Messing. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Mihaylov stuffs the takedown attempt from Messing. Messing gets slowly back to his feet.
Messing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Messing.#T4#
Mihaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Messing ducks right into an uppercut from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Mihaylov. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mihaylov is pressed up against the cage. Messing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mihaylov down to the mat. Mihaylov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Messing manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Messing looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T5#
Messing drops an elbow to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Mihaylov is looking to improve his position.
Mihaylov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Messing lands a nice short elbow.
Mihaylov gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mihaylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Messing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihaylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Messing scoring with some ground and pound.
Mihaylov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mihaylov, not yet.
Messing wants to pass the guard but Mihaylov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Messing passes into half guard. #SUB#
Messing is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T7#
Mihaylov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Messing is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mihaylov is trying to get back to full guard.
Messing is stalling here. Mihaylov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Messing seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mihaylov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T8#
Messing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Messing manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mihaylov's best efforts.
Messing is looking for a sweep. Mihaylov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Mihaylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Messing tries to get to full guard but Mihaylov has control of the leg. #T9#
Messing gets full guard.
Mihaylov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Messing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mihaylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messing looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krasimir Mihaylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mihaylov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krasimir Mihaylov!
A victorious Krasimir Mihaylov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 141
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Mihaylov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Aaron Goodson has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mihaylov has knocked Goodson down with a huge combo! Mihaylov steps away and waves a wobbly Goodson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Goodson is rocked!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mihaylov.
Oh Goodson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodson is breathing heavily.
Mihaylov is stalking Goodson. Goodson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mihaylov, and it's lights out! Goodson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

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

Event: TOF 129
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Parkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaylov.
A countering left hand to the body from Parkkinen misses.
Mihaylov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bahamut Parkkinen has been cut.
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Parkkinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihaylov. Mihaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Mihaylov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mihaylov lands with a kick to the temple. Parkkinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping leg kick lands for Mihaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Parkkinen.
Mihaylov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Parkkinen clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Mihaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Parkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Parkkinen back against the cage. #BC#
Mihaylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Parkkinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihaylov. Mihaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Parkkinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Mihaylov circles away.
Parkkinen throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mihaylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Mihaylov.
Parkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mihaylov.#T2#
Parkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Mihaylov misses the target.
Parkkinen cracks Mihaylov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaylov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parkkinen tries to clinch up.
Mihaylov throws the kick towards the body but Parkkinen avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to bum rush Parkkinen with a series of wild strikes but Parkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihaylov avoids the head kick by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen misses with a right hand
and Mihaylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Bahamut Parkkinen's cut even more.#T3#
Mihaylov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mihaylov misses with a leg kick.
Mihaylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mihaylov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mihaylov throws a sloppy head kick and Parkkinen moves out of range easily.
Parkkinen misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Parkkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Parkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parkkinen. #T4#
Mihaylov presses Parkkinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Parkkinen tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Parkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parkkinen presses Mihaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parkkinen misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Parkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a low kick.
Parkkinen cracks Mihaylov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T5#
Parkkinen misses with a body kick.
Parkkinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mihaylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parkkinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mihaylov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Parkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Parkkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#The cut above Bahamut Parkkinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mihaylov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mihaylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov. #T6#
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mihaylov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Parkkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihaylov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Parkkinen looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Mihaylov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Parkkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mihaylov. Parkkinen shrugs it off though. #T7##CL2#
Parkkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Parkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parkkinen misses with some punches.
Mihaylov lands a body punch. #BC2#
Parkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mihaylov digs a good hook to Parkkinen's body.
Parkkinen looks winded!
Parkkinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mihaylov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mihaylov throws a combination that misses
and Parkkinen counters with a nice body kick.
Parkkinen tries to clinch but Mihaylov is having none of it.
Mihaylov works Parkkinen's body with a nice hook.#T8#
Mihaylov pushes Parkkinen away with a front kick.
Mihaylov connects with a leg kick.
Mihaylov scores with a jab. Parkkinen acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Parkkinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mihaylov takes a step back to recover.
Parkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parkkinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mihaylov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mihaylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Parkkinen lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Parkkinen rushes Mihaylov and presses him up against the cage.#T9#
Mihaylov can't break the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Parkkinen avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parkkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parkkinen lands a body shot.
Mihaylov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parkkinen gets through Mihaylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parkkinen tries to work over Mihaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Parkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Mihaylov working aggressively here. #BC#
Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mihaylov off the cage and back into range.
Mihaylov looks to throw a body kick
and Parkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
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 Krasimir Mihaylov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Parkkinen swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Mihaylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parkkinen cracks Mihaylov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parkkinen jabs Mihaylov right on the nose. Mihaylov blinks but takes it well.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Parkkinen darts in and clinches Mihaylov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Parkkinen avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Parkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Mihaylov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parkkinen.#T1#
Mihaylov is trying to force a seperation but Parkkinen has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parkkinen.
Mihaylov is trying to break the clinch but Parkkinen is controlling him.#BC#
Mihaylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mihaylov cracks Parkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parkkinen wants to clinch up but Mihaylov keeps it at a distance.
And Mihaylov counters with a quick kick to the body but Parkkinen blocks it.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parkkinen.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parkkinen! But no joy.
Krasimir Mihaylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Parkkinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice shot by Parkkinen.#T2#
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Parkkinen.
Mihaylov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mihaylov ducks right into an uppercut from Parkkinen.
Mihaylov avoids a kick to the body.
As Parkkinen looks to move away, Mihaylov throws a big counter combo but Parkkinen just gets out of the way.
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mihaylov throws a chopping leg kick but Parkkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mihaylov lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parkkinen slips a straight right by Mihaylov.
Parkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parkkinen. #T3#
Mihaylov swings widly with a right hand
and Parkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Parkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Mihaylov avoids the head kick by Parkkinen.
Mihaylov swings for the body but Parkkinen moves out of range.
Parkkinen throws out a counter right but Mihaylov avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Parkkinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Bahamut Parkkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mihaylov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Parkkinen strikes.
Parkkinen catches Mihaylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mihaylov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Mihaylov throws a chopping leg kick but Parkkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parkkinen throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mihaylov throws a lazy right hand but Parkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov scores with a jab.#CUT#Bahamut Parkkinen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
Parkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Parkkinen clinches up with Mihaylov and pushes him back against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Parkkinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Parkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Parkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Parkkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Parkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T5#
Parkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Mihaylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mihaylov wants to get back to striking at distance but Parkkinen won't allow it.
Parkkinen tries to work over Mihaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov wants to break free but Parkkinen has control.
Parkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parkkinen gets through Mihaylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Parkkinen.
Mihaylov tries to work over Parkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mihaylov fails to land.
A hook to the body from Parkkinen.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Parkkinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Mihaylov drops back down to his feet.
Parkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov.#T6#
Parkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Parkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Parkkinen breaks the clinch.
Parkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mihaylov throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaylov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parkkinen throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen jabs Mihaylov right on the nose. Mihaylov blinks but takes it well.
Mihaylov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parkkinen counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Parkkinen rushes Mihaylov and presses him up against the cage.#T7#
Parkkinen takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mihaylov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parkkinen prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Parkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mihaylov breaks from the clinch.
Mihaylov needs to keep his hands up - Parkkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Parkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mihaylov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mihaylov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mihaylov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mihaylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T8#
Mihaylov is looking to land body kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Parkkinen blocks the leg kick.
Parkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Parkkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Mihaylov motions for Parkkinen to come forward. Mihaylov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parkkinen blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Parkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mihaylov works Parkkinen's body with a nice hook.#T9#
Parkkinen misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Parkkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mihaylov thows a leg kick but Parkkinen checks it
enabling Parkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Parkkinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mihaylov blocks a head kick by Parkkinen.
Mihaylov just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Parkkinen takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bahamut Parkkinen 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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Parkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Mihaylov is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Mihaylov.
Parkkinen wants to clinch up but Mihaylov keeps it at a distance.
Parkkinen wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Parkkinen.
Parkkinen wants to clinch.#T1#
Mihaylov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Parkkinen is predictable there
and Mihaylov counters with a big head kick but Parkkinen shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Parkkinen misses.
Parkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mihaylov throws a front kick that sends Parkkinen stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Mihaylov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mihaylov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parkkinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Parkkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mihaylov tries a low kick but Parkkinen avoids it.
Mihaylov scores with a kick to the body.
Mihaylov throws the kick towards the body but Parkkinen avoids it.
Parkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaylov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Parkkinen lands a head kick. Mihaylov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Parkkinen looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
A head kick from Mihaylov lands but Parkkinen takes it in his stride.
Mihaylov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mihaylov throws a push kick but Parkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a jab when Parkkinen was well out of range.#CL2#
Parkkinen rushes Mihaylov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Krasimir Mihaylov!
An out of breath Krasimir Mihaylov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot.
Diabeetus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mihaylov just manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diabeetus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mihaylov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diabeetus, pushing him back against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to work over Diabeetus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diabeetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Diabeetus lands with a short shot to the head.
Diabeetus working aggressively here.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diabeetus's elbow. #BC2#
Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diabeetus misses the shot to the body.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Diabeetus throws an off balance right hand
and Mihaylov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diabeetus really felt that one!
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Diabeetus is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Mihaylov has closed the distance and engaged Diabeetus in a clinch.
Diabeetus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Diabeetus controls the action.
Diabeetus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Diabeetus.
Mihaylov lands with a right to the head.
Diabeetus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diabeetus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but Diabeetus won't allow it. #T2#
Diabeetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diabeetus working aggressively here.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Diabeetus controls the action.
Diabeetus swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Diabeetus.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabeetus.
Diabeetus works on Mihaylov's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diabeetus scores with a shoulder strike.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diabeetus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov misses with the head strike.
Diabeetus tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Diabeetus works on Mihaylov's body with a couple of short punches.
Mihaylov looks winded!
Diabeetus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diabeetus backwards.
Mihaylov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Diabeetus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diabeetus.
Nice body punch from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diabeetus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diabeetus lands with a light punch inside.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mihaylov is trying to break free.
Diabeetus effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabeetus.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Diabeetus misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Mihaylov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diabeetus has him pressed against the cage.
Mihaylov cracks Diabeetus with a nice body shot.
Mihaylov is trying to force a seperation but Diabeetus has the dominant position.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diabeetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Diabeetus on the inside.
Diabeetus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diabeetus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diabeetus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Diabeetus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diabeetus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T5#
Mihaylov misses with a body shot.
Diabeetus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Mihaylov moves into the clinch.
Diabeetus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diabeetus misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabeetus.
Diabeetus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabeetus.
Diabeetus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diabeetus pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Diabeetus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diabeetus presses Mihaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mihaylov as Diabeetus tries to tie him up. #T6#
Diabeetus working aggressively here.
Mihaylov fails to pull guard.
Suga Diabeetus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krasimir Mihaylov.
Diabeetus misses with some punches.
Diabeetus pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diabeetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diabeetus misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mihaylov breaks the clinch.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
It looked like Diabeetus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T7#
Mihaylov looks to clinch
and Diabeetus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Mihaylov takes the fight into the clinch.
Diabeetus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov's elbow. #T8#
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mihaylov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diabeetus slowing the pace effectively.
Diabeetus misses with a punch on the inside.
Diabeetus has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries a body shot but Diabeetus blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diabeetus. #BC2#
Mihaylov manages to break the clinch.
Mihaylov looks for the body kick but Diabeetus saw that one coming.
Krasimir Mihaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mihaylov - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Mihaylov closes the distance and clinches. #T9#
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diabeetus scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov's head.
Diabeetus lands a right hand.
Diabeetus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diabeetus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diabeetus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diabeetus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diabeetus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diabeetus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diabeetus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov scores with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diabeetus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Diabeetus controls his hands.
Diabeetus blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diabeetus blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suga Diabeetus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Diabeetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
As Diabeetus backs off Mihaylov throws a huge counter combo but Diabeetus manages to avoid it all.
Diabeetus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaylov can do to turn this around?
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Diabeetus.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Diabeetus circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Diabeetus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Mihaylov misses
and Diabeetus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
Diabeetus is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Diabeetus misses. #T1#
Mihaylov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Diabeetus counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Diabeetus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diabeetus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mihaylov just manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Mihaylov misses with a low kick as Diabeetus jumps back.
Mihaylov takes a swing at Diabeetus's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Diabeetus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mihaylov is looking to slow Diabeetus down with leg kicks. #T2#
Mihaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diabeetus.
Mihaylov misses with a head kick.
Mihaylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Diabeetus's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mihaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diabeetus manages to avoid it.
Diabeetus is looking to counter punch.
Diabeetus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mihaylov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diabeetus takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Mihaylov tries to land a body kick
and Diabeetus counters with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diabeetus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Mihaylov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diabeetus knocks out Mihaylov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Diabeetus before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Diabeetus picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suga Diabeetus!
After winning the bout, Suga Diabeetus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 88
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Mihaylov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mihaylov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raivo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raivo's sensitive parts.
Raivo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raivo.
Raivo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Raivo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raivo lands a really nice looking cross but Mihaylov seems unphased.
Raivo jabs Mihaylov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Mihaylov misses
enabling Raivo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raivo throws out the jab. #T1#
Mihaylov avoids the head kick by Raivo.
Mihaylov throws a sloppy body shot
and Raivo counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Krasimir Mihaylov has been cut.
Mihaylov throws a right hand that Raivo ducks under and follows up with a left that Raivo also avoids with ease.
Raivo throws a lazy body kick
and Mihaylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krasimir Mihaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Raivo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mihaylov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raivo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raivo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raivo moves out of range of the strikes.
Raivo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Raivo misses
and Mihaylov counters with a body kick.
Mihaylov scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Rabies Raivo has been cut.
Mihaylov swings widly with a right hand
and Raivo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raivo wants to slow Mihaylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Mihaylov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mihaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raivo moves away.
Mihaylov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaylov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRaivo.
Mihaylov takes a swing at Raivo's ribcage but misses.
Raivo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mihaylov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mihaylov digs a good body shot into Raivo's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov is looking to chop away at Raivo's legs.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raivo.
Mihaylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raivo on the side of the head.
Mihaylov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raivo counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Raivo looks for the body kick but Mihaylov saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raivo misses with a body kick.
Mihaylov throws a push kick but Raivo slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Raivo misses its intended target.
Raivo blocks a head kick by Mihaylov.
As Mihaylov looks to move away, Raivo throws a big counter combo but Mihaylov just gets out of the way.
Mihaylov throws an off balance right hand
and Mihaylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihaylov scores with the left hand. Raivo knows he should have avoided that one.
Mihaylov tries to work over Raivo's front leg with a kick but Raivo checks it.
Raivo is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Raivo forces Mihaylov back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Raivo gets through Mihaylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raivo can't break the clinch.
Raivo lands with a short shot to the head.
Mihaylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mihaylov lands with a light punch inside.
Mihaylov misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raivos head.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Raivo breaks the clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Raivo throws a counter high kick but Mihaylov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Raivo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mihaylov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a series of punches but Raivo avoids them all with ease.
Mihaylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raivo's sensitive parts. #T5#
Mihaylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raivo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raivo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raivo.
It appears Raivo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mihaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Raivo is just out of range.
It looks like Raivo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mihaylov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raivo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raivo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mihaylov swats away the attempt to clinch by Raivo.
A countering left hand to the body from Mihaylov misses.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raivo throws the kick towards the body but Mihaylov avoids it.
Raivo throws a push kick but Mihaylov slaps the foot to one side. #T6#
Raivo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raivo walks into a straight right hand from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raivo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mihaylov blocks a head kick by Raivo.
Mihaylov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raivo doesn't seem bothered though.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raivo.
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mihaylov swings for the body but Raivo moves out of range.
Raivo is looking to counter with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raivo checks a leg kick.
Raivo looks for the body kick but Mihaylov saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihaylov! But no joy.
Raivo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mihaylov.#T7#
Mihaylov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Raivo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raivo misses with a kick to the body.
Mihaylov connects with a leg kick.
Mihaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raivo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raivo looks for the body kick but Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov throws a right hand that misses
and Raivo counters with a one-two to the body.
Mihaylov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raivo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mihaylov cracks Raivo with an open hand slap.
Raivo throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaylov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T8#
Raivo wants to clinch up but Mihaylov keeps it at a distance.
Mihaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Raivo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mihaylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raivo on the side of the head.
Mihaylov lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Raivo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raivo catches Mihaylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mihaylov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raivo is able to avoid easily.
Raivo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Raivo clinches.
Raivo taking a breather.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raivo's elbow. #T9#
Raivo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raivo has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raivo prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raivo's elbow.
Mihaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mihaylov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raivo.
Raivo scores with a body shot.
Raivo lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krasimir Mihaylov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raivo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raivo ducks under a wild hook from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raivo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mihaylov avoids it.
Raivo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov swings for the body but Raivo moves out of range.
Mihaylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raivo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raivo tests Mihaylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mihaylov dips to his left and cracks Raivo with an uppercut!#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mihaylov.
Raivo thows a leg kick but Mihaylov checks it
and Mihaylov counters with a nice body kick.
Raivo throws a front kick aimed at Mihaylov's knee but Mihaylov avoids it well.
Mihaylov misses with a head kick.
Mihaylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raivo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raivo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Raivo lands a nice looking body shot.
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.
Raivo connects with the punch.
Mihaylov throws a leg kick but Raivo checks it.
Good exchange - Raivo coming out on top.
Raivo throws a leg kick
and Mihaylov counters with a leg kick.
Raivo is looking to land body kicks.
Mihaylov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mihaylov shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Raivo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raivo with the inside leg kick.
Mihaylov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raivo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mihaylov misses with a wild body shot.
Mihaylov throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range.
No joy there for Mihaylov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It appears Raivo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mihaylov looks to land a right hand but Raivo moved out of range.#T3#
Raivo lands the left hand.
Mihaylov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mihaylov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raivo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot.
Raivo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihaylov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Raivo rushes Mihaylov and presses him up against the cage.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raivo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mihaylov's efforts to push away.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Raivo.
Mihaylov taking a breather.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Raivo. #T4#
Raivo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raivo blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Raivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Raivo misses. #CL#
Raivo has closed the distance and engaged Mihaylov in a clinch.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raivo's elbow.
Mihaylov lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Mihaylov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov's elbow.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Mihaylov pushes Raivo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raivo lands a left hand.
Raivo stalling in the clinch but Mihaylov improves position.
Mihaylov tries a body shot but Raivo blocks it.
Mihaylov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T5#
The referee is keeping an eye on Mihaylov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Raivo prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov's elbow.
Mihaylov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Raivo.
Mihaylov misses with some punches.
Raivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raivo prevents a body shot from Mihaylov.
Raivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mihaylov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raivo.#T6#
Raivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mihaylov tries to circle away but Raivo has him pinned against the cage.
Raivo presses Mihaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raivo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rabies Raivo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raivo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raivo blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Raivo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihaylov or not.
Raivo tries to work over Mihaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raivo presses Mihaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raivo digs a right hand underneath Mihaylov's ribcage. Mihaylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Raivo manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raivo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raivo misses with a body kick.
Raivo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T7#
Mihaylov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raivo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mihaylov.
Mihaylov drops his hands momentarily and Raivo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raivo throws a sloppy head kick and Mihaylov moves out of range easily. #CL#
Raivo rushes Mihaylov and presses him up against the cage.
Raivo tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Raivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raivo blocks a body shot from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Mihaylov.
Raivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
A short right from Mihaylov on the inside.
Mihaylov digs a right hand into Raivo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raivo's gas tank. #T8#
Raivo tries to work over Mihaylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range.
Raivo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mihaylov just manages to avoid it.
Raivo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raivo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mihaylov 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!
Mihaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raivo manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Raivo throws a body kick.
Mihaylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raivo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mihaylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raivo scrambles back to his feet.
Mihaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Raivo misses the target.
Raivo moves out of range of the body kick.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raivo. #T9#
Raivo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mihaylov to score with a decent uppercut.
Mihaylov stuns Raivo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raivo misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Raivo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Raivo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raivo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mihaylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raivo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raivo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 Rabies Raivo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mihaylov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raivo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raivo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mihaylov avoids a kick to the body.
Mihaylov throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Raivo counters with a crisp one two that drops Mihaylov! Raivo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mihaylov to his feet! Mihaylov is in big trouble!#ROC#Mihaylov is rocked!
Mihaylov connects with a solid leg kick.
Mihaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Raivo finish him?
A head kick misses from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Krasimir Mihaylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mihaylov.
Raivo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mihaylov misses with an uppercut. Raivo saw that one coming.#KD#
Raivo cracks Mihaylov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Raivo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mihaylov to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov throws a leg kick
and Raivo counters with a solid body kick.
Raivo tries to clinch up.
Mihaylov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raivo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1##CL#
Raivo has Mihaylov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mihaylov misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Raivo.
Mihaylov lands a body shot.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Mihaylov manages to break the clinch.
Mihaylov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mihaylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raivos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mihaylov scores with a leg kick.
Raivo looks to land a body kick but Mihaylov moved away.
Raivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Raivo.
Mihaylov dips to his left and cracks Raivo with an uppercut!
Raivo blocks the body kick.
Mihaylov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mihaylov avoids the head kick by Raivo.
Raivo throws a lazy uppercut
and Mihaylov counters with a lovely 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!
Decent striking displayed by Mihaylov there.
Raivo looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Mihaylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Mihaylov.
Raivo slips a jab from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Raivo. #T3#
Mihaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Raivo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Raivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raivo slips a straight right by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a lazy right hand but Raivo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mihaylov checks a leg kick.
Mihaylov misses with a kick to the body.
Raivo wants to clinch up but Mihaylov keeps it at a distance.
Mihaylov thuds his shin into the meat of Raivo's side.#T4#
Mihaylov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raivo's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Mihaylov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mihaylov.
Mihaylov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raivo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raivo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raivo misses with a low kick.
Mihaylov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mihaylov with the inside leg kick.
Raivo tries to land a leg kick but Mihaylov saw it coming and moves away.
Raivo dodges the punch combination from Mihaylov. #T5#
Mihaylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Mihaylov.
Mihaylov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mihaylov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mihaylov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mihaylov connects with a single shot there.
Mihaylov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raivo checks a leg kick nicely.
Raivo misses with the combination. #T6#
Raivo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mihaylov.
Raivo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mihaylov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raivo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mihaylov is looking to chop away at Raivo's legs.
Mihaylov throws a wild body kick that Raivo sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov throws a leg kick which misses Raivo's front leg but catches the back leg as Raivo tries to avoid it.
Raivo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raivo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mihaylov. Mihaylov obviously looking to wear him down.
Mihaylov lands a jab to Raivo's midsection.
Raivo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T7#
Raivo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Raivo misses the target.
A shot to the body from Mihaylov misses
and Raivo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Raivo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raivo.
Raivo doesn't manage to clinch there - Mihaylov circles away.
Mihaylov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Raivo throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Mihaylov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mihaylov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raivo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raivo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mihaylov 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.
Raivo lands the left hand.
Mihaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raivo at a distance. #T8#
Mihaylov misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mihaylov.
Raivo misses with a hook
and Mihaylov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raivo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mihaylov.
Raivo tried to counter with a leg kick but Mihaylov avoided it.
Mihaylov throws a sloppy body shot
and Raivo counters with a good, hard body kick but Mihaylov shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raivo.
Raivo looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Mihaylov counters with a body kick.
Mihaylov lands a body shot.
Mihaylov connects with a looping right hand. #T9#
Raivo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mihaylov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mihaylov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Raivo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Raivo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the body.
Mihaylov pushes Raivo away with a front kick.
Mihaylov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mihaylov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Mihaylov gets tackled into the cage by Raivo. Raivo maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mihaylov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mihaylov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krasimir Mihaylov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mihaylov 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Krasimir Mihaylov!
A very excited looking Krasimir Mihaylov 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Mihaylov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bang will feel that in the morning.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bang tries to clinch up
and Mihaylov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Bang has closed the distance and engaged Mihaylov in a clinch. #BC#
Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mihaylov to score with a decent uppercut.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mihaylov scores with a head kick.
Mihaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bang. That did some damage!
Mihaylov jabs at Bang's body.
Bang looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mihaylov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mihaylov punishes Bang's body with a nice straight punch.
Bang moves to clinch but Mihaylov breaks away
and Mihaylov counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Mihaylov scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick there by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bang at a distance.
Mihaylov works over Bang's head and body with a nice combination.
Mihaylov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mihaylov scores with a kick to the midsection.#KD#
Mihaylov lands a big head kick that sends Bang tumbling to the mat! Mihaylov takes a step backwards and waves Bang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bang is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mihaylov.
A solid body kick from Mihaylov.
Bang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mihaylov is looking to wear down Bang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mihaylov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mihaylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Mihaylov lands a big right hand that sends Bang crashing to the mat! Mihaylov stays standing though and waves Bang back to his feet!
Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Mihaylov finish him?
We've been told by Mihaylov's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mihaylov fakes the body blow, causing Bang to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bang goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krasimir Mihaylov!
Krasimir Mihaylov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ZOMBIE FIGHT CLUB 1ST WAR
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jovanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov is really struggling to control Jovanovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Jovanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jovanovic won't allow Mihaylov to sweep him here.
Jovanovic postures up. #SUB#
Mihaylov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jovanovic defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a head kick that misses.
Jovanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Mihaylov is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gavrilo Jovanovic 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#
Mihaylov throws a hook to the side of Jovanovic's head but Jovanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jovanovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Mihaylov tries to sprawl out of it but Jovanovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mihaylov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mihaylov.
Krasimir Mihaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Jovanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Mihaylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Jovanovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mihaylov was covering up waiting for the punch and Jovanovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jovanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Mihaylov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jovanovic passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mihaylov's face as Jovanovic controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihaylov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mihaylov tries to get out of the position.
Jovanovic is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gavrilo Jovanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Mihaylov.
Jovanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Jovanovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mihaylov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov is trying to control the position but Jovanovic postures up.
Jovanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mihaylov is looking for a triangle here but Jovanovic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mihaylov tries to bench press Jovanovic off him but Jovanovic keeps the position. #T1#
Jovanovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jovanovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mihaylov is trying to buck Jovanovic off.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mihaylov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mihaylov seems a little lost for a moment, as Jovanovic dominates the positioning.
Mihaylov is trying to control Jovanovic's posture but Jovanovic avoids it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jovanovic controls the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mihaylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihaylov tests Jovanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gavrilo Jovanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jovanovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

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

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