PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Strdoza (ranked 1822 p4p, 2027 weight class) and Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 45 p4p, 47 weight class). Panayotov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson). On his way into the cage it seems that Chad Strdoza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chad Strdoza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Strdoza
vs
Panayotov

170 cm
34
135
14 - 22 - 0

196 cm
42
205
21 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Strdoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Panayotov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.
Strdoza appears to be looking for a big counter.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
Strdoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Panayotov connects with a right hand. Strdoza shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panayotov looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Panayotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Strdoza moves out of range.
Panayotov throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
Strdoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Panayotov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panayotov. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Strdoza misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Panayotov misses with a straight left.
Panayotov misses with a looping left.
As Panayotov looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Panayotov just gets out of the way.
Panayotov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut.
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Panayotov looks to move away, Strdoza throws a big counter combo but Panayotov just gets out of the way.
Panayotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panayotov throws a body kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Strdoza moves out of range easily.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Panayotov.
It looked like Strdoza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panayotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panayotov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strdoza slips a straight right by Panayotov.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strdoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strdoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panayotov finds it's way round the side to connect with Strdoza's head.
Panayotov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Strdoza throws a big counter combination but Panayotov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strdoza moves out of range as Panayotov strikes.
Panayotov swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strdoza blocks a jab.
Panayotov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov works Strdoza's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Panayotov throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Panayotov misses the target.
Panayotov misses the body punch
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panayotov.
Strdoza went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Panayotov misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov throws a lazy head kick
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Panayotov will be more careful next time no doubt.

Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panayotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Strdoza finish him?
Panayotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Strdoza counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Panayotov badly! Strdoza follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Panayotov out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Strdoza finished him against the cage.

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