Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 313 Martin vs Faolin 2
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Kostov lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice cross by Kostov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Widenose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kostov sprawls well. Kostov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet.
Kostov tries a quick counter leg kick but Widenose is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Widenose moves forwards but Kostov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kostov.
Kostov jabs at Widenose's body.
Widenose dives in for a single leg takedown but Kostov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kostov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Widenose drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Widenose prevents a body shot from Kostov. #TD#
Widenose pulls guard successfully.
Kostov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Kostov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Widenose has Kostov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kostov preventing the sweep.
Widenose is looking to sweep but instead, Kostov has passed into half guard.
Widenose tries to get to full guard but Kostov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Widenose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kostov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Widenose wants to control but Kostov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kostov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Widenose is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kostov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kostov's back!
Kostov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Widenose off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kostov really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Widenose's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Widenose connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kostov to escape the position. #T4#
Widenose lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Widenose trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Widenose is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kostov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Widenose patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Widenose is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kostov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Kostov right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Kostov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kostov scores with a jab.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kostov misses with an uppercut.
Widenose attempts a counter takedown but Kostov avoids it well and moves away.
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt - Kostov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
Widenose drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostov sprawls and moves away.
Kostov stuffs the takedown attempt from Widenose. Widenose gets slowly back to his feet.
Kostov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Widenose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kostov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Widenose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Widenose wants to pass to mount but Kostov is defending the position.
Kostov is controlling Widenose's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose 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.
Kostov pushes Widenose off looking to stand but Widenose dives back in and keeps control.
Kostov manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Kostov keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Widenose trying to control but Kostov is working from the bottom.
Kostov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kostov keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kostov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widenose manages to avoid it.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Kostov is quick to defend against it.
Widenose takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Widenose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov throws a jab when Widenose was well out of range.
Widenose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Some wild striking there from Kostov.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Kostov lands a head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kostov. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov sizes up Widenose with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose tries to clinch up but Kostov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Widenose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kostov wants to land a leg kick but Widenose is out of range.
Widenose appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Widenose takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostov works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Widenose slips the punch.
Kostov scores with a jab. Widenose acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Widenose fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Kostov throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Widenose landing a few strikes.
Widenose trying to control the position but Kostov is working away.
Widenose working the head with strikes.
Kostov defending against the ground and pound.
Kostov can't do much from the bottom here.
Widenose is staying tight to Kostov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Widenose throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Widenose grinds an elbow into Kostov's temple.
Widenose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kostov is looking for a sweep.
Widenose misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kostov is trying to control Widenose's posture but Widenose avoids it.
Widenose tries to score with some ground and pound. Kostov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kostov taking a bit of punishment here - Widenose scoring with strikes.
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!
Kostov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Widenose's best efforts.#T3#
Widenose thows a huge punch but Kostov dodges it nicely.
Kostov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Widenose works over Kostov with some ground and pound from guard.
Widenose throws a big right hand that misses.
Widenose throwing strikes from guard but Kostov blocks nicely.
Widenose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Widenose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Widenose not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing that Widenose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Widenose wants to control from the top but Kostov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
Widenose slips a straight right by Kostov.
Widenose attempts a counter takedown but Kostov avoids it well and moves away.
Widenose checks the leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widenose looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bofur Widenose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostov keeps Widenose at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Kostov.
I've got Kostov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 305 Temidare vs Okongwu 2
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Kostov with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kersikov has time to react.
Kostov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kostov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostov misses the target.
Kostov looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters with a left to the body.
Kostov misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Kostov misses the jab.#T1#
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Kostov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Kostov. #CL2#
Kostov forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov gets through Kostov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kostov lands a body shot. #T2##BC#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Kostov thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Kostov misses.
Kostov digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.#CL2#
Kostov gets a clinch.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Kostov. #BC#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kostov darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.#T3#
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kersikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Kostov tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kostov throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Kostov throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostov circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Kostov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Kostov backs away, Kersikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kostov clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Kostov was not able to check.
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!
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Kersikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kostov lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Kersikov off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Kostov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kostov misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kostov lands an overhand right.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Kostov blocks it.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Kostov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kostov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov misses with a hook.
Kersikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kostov cracks Kersikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kostov throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Kostov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostov.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kostov misses with a straight right.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostov.
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Kostov seems unphased.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Kostov.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostov misses the target.
Kersikov defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Kostov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
That kick from Kostov tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Kostov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kostov. #T3#
Kostov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Kersikov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostov throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kostov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right that sends Kostov to the canvas! Kersikov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyko Kersikov!
Boyko Kersikov retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Boyko Kersikov 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: DMMA 301 Kersikov vs Kostov
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov slips a jab from Kostov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kostov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Kostov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kostov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kostov jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov throws a jab when Kostov was well out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Kostov's head.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostov feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Kostov jumps back.
Kostov throws out a counter right but Kersikov avoids it with no problem.
Kostov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kostov checks it well.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Kostov blocks a jab.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kostov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kersikov tries to keep at a distance but Kostov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov trying to stall but Kostov improves his position.
Kostov misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Kostov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kostov throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Kostov tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kostov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
A good leg kick by Kostov.
Kostov moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.#T3#
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kostov throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Kostov only half commits.
Kersikov tries a low kick but Kostov avoids it.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kostov punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kostov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kostov misses with a right hand
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kostov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws a jab when Kostov was well out of range.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kostov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a three punch combo that has Kostov backing up. Kostov nods at Kersikov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Kostov's leg. Kostov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kostov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kostov swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Kostov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kostov misses
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostov swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kostov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boyko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostov.
Kostov swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Kostov throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kostov throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kostov keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Kostov avoids nicely.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kostov throws a good cross that connects.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kostov checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kostov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kostov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kostov slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Kostov moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kersikov slips a straight right by Kostov.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kostov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws a hook but Kostov avoids it easily.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target. #T3#
Kostov misses with a leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kostov defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Kostov. Kostov maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kersikov. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kostov wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
A left lands for Kostov.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostov throws out the jab.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Kostov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kostov looks to clinch
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.#T4#
Kostov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Kostov checks it
and Kostov counters with a nice body kick.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kostov. Kostov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kostov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kostov tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
A jab from Kostov misses.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Kostov.
Kersikov cracks Kostov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
A nice side step and Kostov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kostov misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kostov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
Kostov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kostov thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostov.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostov.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Kostov takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kostov moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Kersikov catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kostov takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kostov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kostov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kostov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kostov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Kostov's leg. Kostov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kostov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostov throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kostov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kostov checks a leg kick.
Kostov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kersikov steps away.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
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!
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kostov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kostov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Kostov moved out of range nicely.
Kostov feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kostov throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
Kostov throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Kostov only half commits.
Kostov checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kostov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov slips a jab from Kostov.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov with a jab.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kostov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kostov lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov slips under a jab.
Kostov checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kostov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kostov blocks the body kick.
Kostov tries a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov is wise to it.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Kostov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kostov throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pavel Kostov just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Kostov closes the distance and clinches.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Kostov improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov is looking to control Kostov's arms but Kostov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kersikov has his back to the cage.
Kostov digs a right hand into Kersikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kersikov's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Kersikov - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostov's sensitive parts.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Kostov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kostov tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kostov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kostov back to the cage. Kersikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Kostov with an uppercut!
Kostov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Kostov. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Kostov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov slips a jab from Kostov.
Kostov tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Kostov down.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kostov. That did some damage!
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Kostov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kostov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Kostov settles back down.
Kostov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov throws a hook but Kostov avoids it easily.
Kostov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov 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.
Kostov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kostov misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostov tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kostov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostov.
Kostov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kostov scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Kostov has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kostov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Kostov is controlling him.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavel Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kostov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov cracks Kostov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostov.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Nice straight punches there by Kersikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab when Kostov was well out of range.#T2#
Kostov misses with a shot to the body
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kostov misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Kostov 's knee.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Kostov ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kostov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kostov or not.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Kostov improves position.
Nice body punch from Kostov.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Kersikov can't break the clinch. #BC#
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Kostov's shoulder, as Kostov tries to avoid the shot.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Kostov checks it.
Kostov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kostov checks a leg kick.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kostov misses the jab.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Kostov.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Kostov's leg. Kostov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Kostov throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov scores with a push kick.
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kostov misses with an uppercut.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov slips under a jab.
Kostov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostov misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Kostov.
I think Kostov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Boyko Kersikov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: DMMA 295 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
Thoupos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostov finds it's way round the side to connect with Thoupos's head.
Thoupos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Thoupos defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Thoupos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Thoupos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Thoupos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov backing away here, and Thoupos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thoupos throws a leg kick but Kostov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thoupos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thoupos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thoupos defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Thoupos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thoupos.
Thoupos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Thoupos ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Thoupos counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Thoupos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoupos cracks Kostov with a good jab.
Thoupos misses with a right hand
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thoupos throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Kostov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov dips to his left and cracks Thoupos with an uppercut!
Thoupos misses with a body shot.
Kostov closes the distance but Thoupos moves to the side
and Thoupos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kostov is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T3#
Thoupos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thoupos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostov feints and then cracks Thoupos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thoupos down.
Thoupos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostov.
Kostov jabs at Thoupos's body.
Kostov slips a straight right by Thoupos.
A lazy left from Kostov finds it's target.
Kostov jabs Thoupos right on the nose. Thoupos blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Kostov lands with a nice body kick.
Kostov throws a body kick that misses.
Kostov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kostov takes a step back to recover.
Kostov takes a swing at Thoupos's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kostov is out of range and Thoupos settles back down.
It looks like Kostov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kostov moves forwards but Thoupos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kostov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kostov keeps Thoupos at a distance using the push kick.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoupos can do to turn this around?
Kostov lands with an overhand left.
Kostov wants to slow Thoupos down by chopping away at his legs.
Thoupos misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostov lands a jab to Thoupos's midsection.
Kostov thows a body kick. Thoupos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoupos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Kostov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Kostov.#T1#
Thoupos misses with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Thoupos.
Thoupos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kostov lands a jab to the head.
Kostov avoids the body shot from Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Thoupos scores with a nice body kick.
Thoupos throws a shot from downtown. Kostov moves away and avoids it.
Kostov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov. #T2#
Kostov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thoupos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostov cracks Thoupos with a good jab.
Thoupos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov tried to counter with a leg kick but Thoupos avoided it.
Thoupos slips under a jab from Kostov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoupos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Thoupos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thoupos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Kostov misses with a hook.#T3#
Kostov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kostov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Thoupos misses.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Kostov throws a hook to the side of Thoupos's head but Thoupos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thoupos connects with the punch.
Kostov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thoupos scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Thoupos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostov.
Thoupos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoupos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kostov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thoupos. Thoupos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov throws a low kick but Thoupos avoids it.
Kostov throws a front kick that sends Thoupos stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kostov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kostov staying out of range there.
Kostov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kostov scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Kostov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thoupos doesn't seem phased though.
Kostov throws the left hand but Thoupos avoids the punch easily.
Thoupos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Thoupos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoupos.
Thoupos misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
It looked like Kostov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thoupos.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Kostov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostov.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostov lands a jab.
Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thoupos.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thoupos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Kostov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thoupos throws a leg kick that misses.
Kane Thoupos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kostov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Kostov.
Kostov cracks Thoupos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kostov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thoupos takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos misses with a low kick.
Kostov tries to counter by clinching up but Thoupos breaks away and moves out of range.
Kostov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoupos.
It seemed like Thoupos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Kostov closes the distance and pushes Thoupos back into the cage.
Thoupos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoupos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos lands with a left to the head.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Thoupos.
Thoupos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Thoupos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thoupos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoupos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Thoupos misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thoupos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thoupos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thoupos ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Thoupos throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kostov to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoupos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thoupos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostov.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kane Thoupos was interviewed post fight and said 'What really happened on that Thursday in August High School that led to Chris Woods death? Pftctctxtysfsrhhh the fuck is that! Fly in my mouth, I can’t see… gotta get out of this country motherfucker'.

Event: DMMA 286 Okongwu vs Spong
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Alexander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Alexander has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Kostov counters by clinching up.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexander can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. #T1#
Kostov misses with some punches.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Alexander tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Alexander tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Alexander.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov pushes Alexander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Kostov.
A short right from Alexander.
Alexander gets through Kostov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Nice body punch from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #T3#
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kostov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Kostov slows down the pace here.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. #BC2#
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
Alexander misses the jab.#T4#
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Kostov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov.
A slow jab from Alexander misses its intended target.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kostov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Alexander down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kostov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Alexander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kostov counters with a thumping low kick.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Kostov ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kostov misses with a left hand
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kostov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kostov staying out of range there.
Alexander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Kostov counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Kostov.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov pushes Alexander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Pavel Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Kostov as the two fighters clinch.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kostov.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostov works the jab nicely.
Kostov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexander. #T3#
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Kostov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostov lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
A short right from Kostov.
Kostov dips a shoulder and cracks Alexander with a mighty uppercut! Alexander falls back against the cage and Kostov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Alexander is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kostov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
After winning the bout, Pavel Kostov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 280 Walton vs Spong
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reaper moves out of range of the body kick from Kostov.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostov.
Reaper connects with the punch.
Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
A swing and a miss from Reaper.#CL#
Reaper rushes Kostov and presses him up against the cage.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Reaper.
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Kostov gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reaper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kostov gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kostov.
Reaper is working Kostov over against the cage.
Reaper wants to break free but Kostov has control.
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Reaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reaper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kostov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reaper misses with a combination
and Kostov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kostov 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 Reaper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reaper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kostov blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Kostov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostov thows a leg kick but Reaper checks it
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Kostov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostov throws a shot to the body.
Reaper is looking to clinch but Kostov is avoiding it. #T2#
Kostov blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Kostov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A leg kick checked by Reaper.
Reaper tries to clinch but Kostov moves out of range.
Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.#CL#
Reaper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reaper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Reaper controls the action. #BC#
Reaper breaks from the clinch.
Kostov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reaper on the side of the head. #CL#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kostov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reaper or not.
Nice body punch from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov cracks Reaper with a nice body shot.
Reaper is breathing heavily.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Reaper is trying to break the clinch but Kostov is controlling him.
Kostov takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Reaper is trying to break free.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Kostov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kostov.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov is looking to control Reaper's arms but Reaper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostov has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Kostov tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Reaper.
Kostov lands a right hand.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reapers head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov works on Reaper's body with a couple of short punches.
Reaper is trying to push Kostov away but Kostov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov lands a right hand.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reaper seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Kostov pushes Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Reaper working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Reaper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reaper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov lands with a shot to the body.
Reaper tries to clinch but Kostov is having none of it.
Kostov tries to clinch up.
Kostov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper scores with a head kick. Kostov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Kostov.#CL2#
Kostov pushes Reaper up against the cage in a clinch.
Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reaper tries to break the clinch but Kostov is controlling the position.
Kostov wants to stall.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Reaper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Kostov.
Kostov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kostov blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Kostov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Reaper.
Kostov with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper stalks Kostov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kostov's face. Kostov staggers backwards, shaken.
Reaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Reaper is looking for a counter combo.
Kostov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Reaper lands a really nice looking cross but Kostov seems unphased.
Reaper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
Kostov misses the jab.
Reaper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kostov's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kostov.
Reaper throws the kick towards the body but Kostov avoids it.
Jake Reaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaper drops his hands momentarily and Kostov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reaper avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Reaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kostov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Reaper.
Kostov blocking some punches. #T2##BC#
Reaper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostov lands with a straight right. Reaper didn't see that one coming.
Kostov lands a jab to the head.
Kostov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostov moves in looking to clinch but Reaper pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kostov thuds his shin into the meat of Reaper's side.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kostov.
Kostov misses the jab.
Reaper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Reaper misses.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Reaper.
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov blocks a head kick by Reaper. #T3#
Reaper throws a head kick that misses.
Kostov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reaper. Reaper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reaper is looking for a counter combo.
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Reaper slips the punch.
Kostov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reaper.#CL2#
Kostov moves into range and clinches up with Reaper.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Kostov prevents Reaper from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reaper misses with a body shot.
Reaper wants to clinch.
Reaper lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Reaper tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reaper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostov doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov blocks a head kick by Reaper.
A left lands for Kostov.
Reaper throws a right hand that Kostov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostov also avoids with ease.
Kostov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.#CL#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kostov tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
Kostov pushes Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reaper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reaper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kostov.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Kostov rushes Reaper and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
Reaper cracks Kostov with a nice body shot.
A short right from Kostov.
Kostov digs a right hand into Reaper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reaper's gas tank.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reaper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reaper takes a shot to the head.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavel Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kostov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reaper.
A short body shot lands from Kostov as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
Reaper wants to break free but Kostov has control.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov is leaning against Reaper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kostov tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Reaper is looking to break free of the clinch but Kostov has double underhooks.
Reaper wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostov won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reapers head.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kostov is struggling to control the position.
Kostov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kostov is working Reaper over against the cage.
Reaper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Kostov.
A body shot lands from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Kostov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kostov.
A short left from Kostov.
Kostov pushes Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Jake Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Reaper is looking to break free of the clinch but Kostov has double underhooks.
Reaper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kostov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
A short right from Kostov on the inside. #T3#
Reaper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kostov pushes Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Reaper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kostov scores with a shoulder strike.
Reaper is looking to break free of the clinch but Kostov has double underhooks.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reaper lands with a light punch inside.
Reaper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reaper can't break the clinch.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Reaper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Kostov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper tries to circle away but Kostov has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Kostov.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: DMMA 272 Cowan vs Kruth
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Kostov throws a right hand that misses
and Boss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Kostov.
Kostov lands a right hook to the body.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov is looking to counter the offense by Boss and move into the clinch.
Boss throws a lazy head kick
and Kostov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kostov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Kostov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kostov lands with an overhand left.
Boss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kostov lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Boss misses.
Kostov lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kostov lands a jab to the head.
Kostov punishes Boss's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Boss throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boss takes one to the chin there.
Boss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostov finds it's way round the side to connect with Boss's head.
Kostov scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Boss throws a leg kick but Kostov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Kostov.
Kostov slips a straight right by Boss.
Boss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
A big right from Boss misses.
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Boss slips the punch.
Boss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov misses with a kick to the body.
Boss swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kostov clinches with his opponent. #T2##BC2#
Boss breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostov as he connects with a hook.
Kostov throws a low kick but Boss moves out of range easily.
Kostov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kostov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Kostov counters by moving into the clinch.
Boss misses with some punches.
Kostov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boss or not.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Boss avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boss fails to land.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boss controls his hands.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Boss.
Boss tries a knee to the head but Kostov blocks it.
Boss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boss misses with the head strike.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Boss avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Boss wants to break free but Kostov has control. #T3#
Kostov lands a body punch.
Kostov keeps control of Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Boss controls his hands.
Boss wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostov won't allow it. #BC2#
Boss breaks the clinch.
Kostov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kostov scores with a nice strike.
Boss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kostov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boss scoring well with a low kick there.
Boss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostov.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Boss misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss misses the shot to the body.
Boss jabs Kostov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Kostov defending well as Boss loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
Kostov lands with an uppercut that bounces Boss off the cage and back into range.
Kostov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kostov tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostov lands a nice hook to Boss's body. Boss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boss takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov throws out a powerful jab.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostov is just out of range.
Kostov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bagel Boss's cut.
That's time! Kostov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kostov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boss throws out a powerful jab.
Boss drops his hands momentarily and Kostov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Kostov clinches.
Boss takes a shot to the head.
Boss misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Boss breaks the clinch.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Boss takes one on the button.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Kostov lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boss was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov walks into a left hand.
Boss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boss needs to keep his hands up - Kostov had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostov works Boss's body with a nice hook.
Kostov checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
It looks like Kostov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kostov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Kostov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Kostov clinches up against the cage.
Boss is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Boss fails to land.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boss can do to turn this around?
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Boss avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
Kostov cracks Boss with a nice body shot.
Boss is breathing heavily.
Boss wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostov won't allow it. #T2#
Kostov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boss wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostov won't allow it.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kostov is leaning against Boss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Boss.
Boss working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kostov as the two fighters clinch.
Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kostov gets through Boss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boss wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Kostov.
Boss struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Boss tries to break free but Kostov pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Boss avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.
Boss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right hook to the body lands for Kostov.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Boss wants to break free but Kostov has control.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov lands a right hand.
Boss blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Boss is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov digs a right hand into Boss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boss's gas tank.
Boss is still on wobbly legs! Can Kostov finish him?
Boss tries to circle away but Kostov has him pinned against the cage.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Boss.
Boss seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Kostov. #T4#
Boss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boss takes a shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Bagel Boss's cut even more.
Kostov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boss letting Kostov take a breather here.
Kostov cracks Boss with a nice body shot.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boss prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kostov throws a big uppercut that drops Boss! More strikes from Kostov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boss lies dazed against the cage as Kostov celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Kostov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 266 Fisher vs Grant
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel looks to land a combination but Kostov avoids it well.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Kostov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kostov throws a nice looking combination but Nickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostov misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Kostov avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Kostov swinging wildly here.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a thumping low kick.
Kostov misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Kostov misses with a leg kick.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostov.
Kostov looks to land a body kick but Nickel moved away.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Kostov's body. Kostov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kostov 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.
Kostov slips under a jab from Nickel.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kostov takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel dodges the punch combination from Kostov. #T2#
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Kostov connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickel! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel avoids the head kick by Kostov.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Kostov.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostov is just out of range.
Kostov checks a leg kick.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostov with a nice calf kick.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Nickel.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kostov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kostov slips a straight right by Nickel.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Kostov throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostov.
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel slips a jab and a cross from Kostov.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kostov.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kostov misses.
Nickel cracks Kostov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostov throwing a counter right hand but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
It appears Kostov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Kostov.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Nickel scores with a hook.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kostov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Kostov.
Kostov scores with a nice right hand.
Kostov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kostov. Kostov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Kostov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Kostov shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostov.
Nickel tries a quick counter leg kick but Kostov is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Nickel gets tackled into the cage by Kostov. Kostov maintains the clinch.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
Nickel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kostov or not.
Nickel working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nickel.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
Nickel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickel.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostov has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov has Nickel pressed against the cage, preventing Nickel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nickel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostov won't allow it. #T2#
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov working aggressively here.
Nickel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostov has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Kostov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nickel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kostov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kostov.#T3#
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov connects with the punch.
Nickel moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
Kostov throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel avoids a kick to the body.
Kostov wants to clinch.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Kostov misses with an uppercut.
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel throws a hook but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Nickel throws a push kick but Kostov slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Kostov is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kostov at a distance.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostov tries to clinch there but Nickel circles away.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nickel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickel there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Kostov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Kostov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov looks for the body kick but Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kostov's head.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kostov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kostov is looking to land body kicks.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Kostov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kostov tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostov scores with a body shot.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nickel.
Kostov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickel defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kostov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nickel is trying to break the clinch but Kostov is controlling him.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch. #T1#
Nickel 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.
A head kick misses from Kostov.
Kostov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel flicks out a counter leg kick but Kostov steps away.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Kostov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kostov throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Kostov checks a low kick from Nickel.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Nickel lands a jab to Kostov's midsection.
Kostov scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickel checks it well.
Kostov 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.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Nickel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickel lunges at Kostov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kostov's hand.
Kostov throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kostov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel throws a body punch but Kostov moves out of range.
It looked like Kostov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel lands the left hand.
Kostov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel cracks Kostov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kostov looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Kostov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kostov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kostov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostov blocks a jab.
Kostov is looking to clinch.
Nickel defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.#CL#
Kostov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Kostov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov lands with a good body shot.
Kostov throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kostov looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Kostov looks to throw a body kick
and Nickel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nickel 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
A relieved looking Chip Nickel 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: DMMA 257 Bonaparte vs Lovanov
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Torres's head coaches at Ocean Ripples that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kostov misses with a body punch
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kostov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torres misses with a jab to the body
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a shot to the body.
Torres darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres scores with a hook.
Torres lands a head shot.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torres, as that shot connected.
Torres slips under a jab from Kostov.
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kostov.
Torres swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Torres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torres jabs at Kostov's body.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Kostov ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Kostov defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Kostov walks into a stiff left hand from Torres.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostov. That snapped Torres's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Torres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostov.
Kostov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torres misses the shot to the body.
Kostov moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Kostov moved out of range.
Kostov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Torres moves out of range of the leg kick from Kostov.
It looked like Torres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kostov.
Kostov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kostov.
Kostov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostov doesn't seem bothered though.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torres's knee momentarily.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kostov misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Torres blocks the low kick.
Torres shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kostov eats them both and turns towards Torres to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Torres scores with a jab to the body.
Torres dips to his left and cracks Kostov with an uppercut!
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
Torres chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Kostov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benji Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostov.
Kostov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torres misses with a double jab
and Kostov counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Torres throws an off balance right hand
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Kostov with a nice calf kick.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torres scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Kostov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov takes a shot to the head.
Kostov tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Torres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kostov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Kostov catches Torres right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Kostov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torres stuns Kostov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kostov sizes up Torres with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kostov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torres slips under a jab from Kostov.
Torres jabs Kostov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostov throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Kostov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
Kostov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torres misses with a looping right.#T1#
Torres cracks Kostov with an open hand slap.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Kostov throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Kostov misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Torres lands a lovely overhand right.
Torres darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Torres jabs at Kostov's body.
Kostov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kostov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostov moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Torres scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!
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!
Jab, jab by Torres - just one landing.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Benji Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torres connects with a body shot that sends Kostov's belly button to the back.
Torres looks to land a combination but Kostov avoids it well.
Kostov tries a quick counter leg kick but Torres is wise to it.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kostov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres misses with a left hand
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.#T3#
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kostov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Kostov.
Kostov looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Torres misses with a hook
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Torres is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov lands an overhand right.
Kostov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Torres back to the cage. Kostov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Torres blocks a jab.
Kostov lands the left hand.
A low kick lands for Kostov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostov throws a front kick aimed at Torres's knee but Torres avoids it well.
Torres is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kostov blocks a jab.
It seemed like Kostov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Kostov.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Torres jabs Kostov right on the nose. Kostov blinks but takes it well.
Torres lands a right hook to the body.
Kostov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kostov works the jab nicely.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Kostov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torres lands with a good 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 Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pavel Kostov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres slips a jab from Kostov.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Torres lands with a hook. Kostov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
Torres throws a right hand that Kostov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostov also avoids with ease.
Kostov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres throws a one two combo.
Torres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kostov slips a straight right by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Kostov slips the punch.
Kostov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kostov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres checks a low kick from Kostov.
Kostov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Kostov.
Kostov tries to clinch but Torres is having none of it.
Torres's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kostov under the eye.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres takes one to the chin there.
Torres tries to clinch #TD2#
so Kostov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kostov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kostov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Kostov passes into half guard.
Kostov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Torres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kostov pulls his head out easily.
Kostov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kostov uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres. #T3#
Kostov controlling from mount.
Benji Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kostov tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Kostov controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kostov controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benji Torres!

Event: DMMA 248 Menezes vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Kostov misses the jab.
Cabrera with the counter takedown but Kostov avoids it easily.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Kostov.
Kostov cracks Cabrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kostov connects with a leg kick.
Kostov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabrera's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cabrera avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kostov misses with a straight left.
Kostov throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kostov circles away.
Kostov throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Cabrera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kostov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostov misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Kostov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cabrera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Kostov keeps moving.
Kostov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kostov managing to control the position.
Kostov keeping full guard, as Cabrera tries to pass.
Kostov keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kostov misses with a hook to the body
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kostov scores with a head kick. Cabrera tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Hendrix Cabrera has been cut.
Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostov connects with a body shot.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Kostov.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kostov backs off Cabrera throws a huge counter combo but Kostov manages to avoid it all.
Kostov throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Kostov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kostov misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Kostov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kostov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Kostov.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Good leg kick by Kostov.
A nice leg kick from Kostov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Cabrera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Kostov.#T1#
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kostov.
Kostov feints and then cracks Cabrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cabrera down.
Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cabrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage!
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabrera can do to turn this around?
Cabrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabrera! But no joy.
Cabrera lands a head shot.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.#T2#
Kostov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cabrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kostov pinned against the cage. Kostov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Cabrera misses.
Kostov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Kostov cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cabrera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Kostov slips a jab from Cabrera.#T3#
Kostov with a hook.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov jabs at Cabrera's body.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage!
Kostov throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Kostov throws a front kick that sends Cabrera stumbling back into the cage.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Kostov.
Kostov connects with a looping right hand.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov misses with a hook.#T4#
Cabrera blocks a leg kick.
Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cabrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera slips a jab from Kostov.
Kostov works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Kostov thows a body kick. Cabrera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kostov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Kostov scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabrera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hendrix Cabrera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cabrera misses with a double jab.
Hendrix Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Kostov.
A good leg kick by Kostov.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kostov cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap.
Cabrera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kostov. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera. #T1#
Cabrera misses with a body kick.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kostov lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Kostov.
Cabrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cabrera if he has to take too many more of those.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Kostov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera staying out of range there.
Kostov blocks a jab.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
No luck for Cabrera with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cabrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kostov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cabrera somewhat.
Kostov digs a good hook to Cabrera's body.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostov throws out the jab.
Kostov throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Cabrera blocks a jab.
Kostov misses with a double jab.
Kostov tries to land a leg kick but Cabrera saw it coming and moves away.
Cabrera with the counter takedown but Kostov avoids it easily.
Kostov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrix Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Kostov moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits.
Kostov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cabrera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kostov.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage!
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Kostov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 240 Nickel vs Roos
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
Reed 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.
Kostov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Kostov's torso.
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kostov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
A big right from Kostov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov blocks the body kick.
A big left from Reed misses.
Kostov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab. #T1#
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Kostov.
Reed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reed scrambles back to his feet.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kostov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Kostov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
Reed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kostov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed slips a straight right by Kostov.
Reed throws the left hand but Kostov avoids the punch easily.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Kostov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kostov checks it well.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Kostov.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Kostov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Reed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kostov cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov checks a low kick from Reed.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kostov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kostov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Kostov moves out of range easily.
Kostov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Kostov avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Kostov. Beautiful body shot.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Kostov checks a low kick from Reed.
A solid body kick from Kostov.
Kostov punishes Reed's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Kostov connects with a leg kick.
Kostov lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Kostov tries to counter with a clinch but Reed shakes him off and moves away.
Reed misses the body punch
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostov scores with a hook.
Kostov slips a straight right by Reed.
A countering left hand to the body from Kostov misses.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Kostov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kostov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him. #CL2#
Kostov closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kostov lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostov throws a good cross that connects.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kostov - that will leave a mark!
Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased. #ROC2#Reed is rocked!
Kostov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Reed off his feet! Reed tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Kostov!
After winning the bout, Pavel Kostov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 230 Barboza vs Bonaparte
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Kostov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Kostov lunges at Torres with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torres's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Benji Torres has been cut.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Torres avoids a kick to the body.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Torres counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Kostov - just one landing. #T1#
Good exchange - Torres coming out on top.
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Kostov clinches with his opponent.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
A short left from Torres.
Come on Kostov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kostov keeps control of Torres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Torres blocking some punches.
Torres pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov is trying to stall. #T2#
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Torres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Torres.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torres lands a shoulder strike.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Torres seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Torres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kostov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice cross by Torres.
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kostov. Kostov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Torres misses. #T4#
Kostov is looking to slow Torres down with leg kicks.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostov.#CL2#
Kostov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kostov pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Torres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Torres can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Torres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torres digs a good hook to Kostov's body.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Kostov slips the punch.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostov is just out of range.
Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov misses with a leg kick
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kostov tries to clinch but Torres is having none of it. #CL2#
Kostov clinches with his opponent. #T1#
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Kostov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Kostov is pushing Torres up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kostov slows down the pace here. #BC#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Torres.
Kostov tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Torres counter with a right hand. #T2#
Jab by Torres.
Kostov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov misses with a leg kick.
Kostov throws a chopping leg kick but Torres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kostov.
Kostov throws an off balance right hand
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov wants to counter the offense by Torres and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Torres misses with a looping right.
Kostov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Torres blocks it well.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Benji Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostov lands with a shot to the body.
Kostov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov thuds a left hand into Torres's body.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres lands a jab to Kostov's midsection.#T4#
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Kostov moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Kostov's shoulder, as Kostov tries to avoid the 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 Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benji Torres's cut.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kostov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostov misses the target.
Kostov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Torres moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
Kostov moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Kostov misses with a leg kick
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov thows a leg kick but Torres checks it
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Kostov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
Kostov tries to clinch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres throws a hook but Kostov avoids it easily.
Torres misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Torres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kostov throws a wild body kick that Torres sees coming a mile off.
Pavel Kostov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Kostov.
Kostov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kostov slips a straight right by Torres.
Kostov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kostov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kostov has managed to clinch. #T3##BC#
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostov throws a right hand that misses
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov lands an overhand right.
Torres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostov finds it's way round the side to connect with Torres's head.
Kostov looks to clinch
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kostov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostov doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away. #T4#
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts.
Torres misses with a hook. Kostov ducked under it nicely.
Torres goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres cracks Kostov with a good jab.
Kostov dips to his left and cracks Torres with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Torres.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benji Torres!

Event: DMMA 221 Menezes vs Outback
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Kostov misses with a hook to the body
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Torres checks a low kick from Kostov.
Kostov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kostov, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov misses with a leg kick
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kostov misses with a body punch
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kostov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Torres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostov lands a slapping body shot.
Torres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body punch
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kostov misses with a leg kick
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov misses with a right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov throws a low kick but Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torres stuns Kostov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torres takes one on the button.
Kostov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kostov moves into range and clinches up with Torres.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Torres.
Kostov is leaning against Torres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC#
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres avoids the body shot from Kostov.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Kostov. Kostov maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov stalling in the clinch but Torres improves position.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Torres.
Kostov lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Torres breaks the clinch.
Kostov tries a low kick but Torres avoids it.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Torres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Kostov is looking to chop away at Torres's legs.
Torres sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kostov wants to clinch.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostov misses the body punch
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Torres off balance momentarily.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a jab to the body
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Kostov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torres checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Torres misses with a looping right.
Kostov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torres's head.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Torres. #T1#
Torres clobbers Kostov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kostov misses with a hook to the body
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kostov moves into the clinch.
Torres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostov has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Torres up against the cage.
Torres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Torres working aggressively here.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kostov.
Come on Kostov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres appears to be looking for a big counter.
Torres avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Kostov 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostov throws out the jab.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kostov throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Torres takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostov throws an off balance right hand
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kostov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torres checks it well.
The fighters circling - Kostov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostov misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
A low kick from Kostov is predictable there
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Kostov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kostov throws an off balance right hand
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Torres - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Kostov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kostov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Kostov misses with a wild 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 Benji Torres will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kostov throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
As Kostov looks to move away, Torres throws a big counter combo but Kostov just gets out of the way.
Kostov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kostov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kostov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kostov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Torres.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benji Torres is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kostov throws a leg kick
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Kostov misses.
Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Kostov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kostov clinches with his opponent.
Torres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards. #T2##BC#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kostov!
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!
Kostov misses with a low kick as Torres jumps back.
Kostov tries to land a body kick
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov misses with a body punch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov slips under a jab.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Torres defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Torres is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kostov tries to clinch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov wants to land a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Torres takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
A big right from Kostov misses.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kostov throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kostov digs a good body shot into Torres's ribs.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov tries to land a leg kick but Torres saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DMMA 212 Narushima vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Doomsday tries to clinch up but Kostov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kostov tries to score with a low kick but Doomsday moves his leg out of the way.
Doomsday tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kostov manages to circle out of the way.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body. Doomsday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doomsday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostov throws out the jab.
Kostov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doomsday went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kostov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doomsday tries to clinch but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov slips a straight right by Doomsday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Doomsday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Kostov lands.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Doomsday misses with a hook to the body
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doomsday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Doomsday ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Kostov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
Doomsday throws a right hand that misses
and Kostov counters with a right hand to the body.
Doomsday takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov misses with a hook
and Doomsday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Doomsday walks into a stiff left hand from Kostov.
Kostov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Doomsday will feel that in the morning.
Doomsday on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kostov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kostov feints and then cracks Doomsday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Doomsday down.
Doomsday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doomsday moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Doomsday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kostov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doomsday misses with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Doomsday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kostov's hands.
Doomsday throws a right hand that misses
and Kostov counters with a leg kick.
Doomsday misses with a hook to the body
and Doomsday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Doomsday is rocked!#T3#
Jab from Kostov.
Oh Doomsday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostov thuds his right hand into Doomsday's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Doomsday gets tackled into the cage by Kostov. Kostov maintains the clinch.
Kostov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kostov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kostov works on Doomsday's body with a couple of short punches.
Kostov pushes Doomsday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Kostov. #BC#
Doomsday breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kostov throws a good cross that connects.
Doomsday needs to keep his hands up - Kostov had a free shot at his head there.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Doomsday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostov.
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!
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doomsday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doomsday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov. #T4#
Kostov clobbers Doomsday with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kostov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doomsday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kostov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doomsday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kostov momentarily.
Doomsday on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doomsday tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostov thumps Doomsday with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Doomsday 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kostov cracks Doomsday with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Doomsday tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kostov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Doomsday is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 202 Gora vs Kalske
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Alexander defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Alexander down.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kostov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander tries to counter by clinching up but Kostov breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a kick to the body
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kostov finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
Kostov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alexander. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Kostov throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Kostov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alexander scores with a jab. Kostov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Kostov ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alexander lands an overhand right.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexander throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kostov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostov tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
And Alexander counters with a quick kick to the body but Kostov blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Alexander counters with a nice body kick.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexander throws the kick towards the body but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kostov misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Alexander holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander lands with a right to the head.
Kostov taking a breather.
Kostov takes a shot to the head.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Alexander.
Kostov looking to stall.
Kostov wants to stall.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alexander moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
Alexander slips a jab from Kostov.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander blocks a jab.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Kostov lands.
Alexander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kostov avoids it.#T1#
That kick from Kostov tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kostov wants to clinch.
Alexander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Alexander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexander in his tracks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Alexander presses Kostov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Alexander.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Alexander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Kostov tries to stall but Alexander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kostov tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Marcus Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov. #T3#
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kostov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov is trying to stall.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Marcus Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Kostov's ribs.
Kostov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Alexander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Alexander throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Alexander ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov tests Alexander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostov lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.#T1#
Kostov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Kostov.
As Kostov tries to get set, Alexander tries to push him back and clinch up but Kostov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexander looks for the body kick but Kostov saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostov misses the target.
Alexander checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexander.
Kostov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Alexander appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pavel Kostov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Kostov.
Kostov throws a body kick that misses.
Alexander moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kostov misses.
Kostov wants to clinch but Alexander slips to the side
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexander misses with an uppercut
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kostov defending well as Alexander loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
Kostov with a nice cross.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostov misses with a low kick as Alexander jumps back.
It looked like Alexander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexander digs a good body shot into Kostov's ribs.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov throws a leg kick
letting Alexander counter with a right hand.
Kostov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alexander counters with a nice leg kick.
Kostov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Alexander throws a lazy body kick
and Kostov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexander thinking.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Kostov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov jabs at Alexander's body.
Kostov throws a head kick but Alexander moves out of range.
Kostov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Kostov.
I think Alexander has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 190 Panda vs Ubereerm
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Kostov throws a chopping leg kick but Klimenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klimenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klimenko moves out of range as Kostov strikes.#CL2#
Kostov gets tackled into the cage by Klimenko. Klimenko maintains the clinch.
Kostov misses with some punches.
I was talking to Kostov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kostov pushes Klimenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Kostov.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Klimenko prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Klimenko tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klimenko tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Klimenko lands a knee to the body.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klimenko is keeping busy.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
Kostov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Kostov.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kostov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kostov is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kostov avoids it.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov working aggressively here. #T2#
Kostov tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Klimenko breaks the clinch.
Klimenko throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimenko misses with a kick to the body.
Klimenko misses the jab.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.
Kostov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kostov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Klimenko catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Kostov misses with a body kick.
Kostov tries to land a leg kick but Klimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimenko misses the target.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kostov throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Klimenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a left to the body.
Klimenko avoids the head kick by Kostov.
A nice side step and Klimenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Klimenko misses with the body kick
and Kostov counters with a body kick that stops Klimenko in his tracks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimenko misses the target.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kostov throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kostov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostov.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body. Klimenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Klimenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klimenko - that will leave a mark!
Klimenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko looks to land a left hand but Kostov moved out of range nicely.
Klimenko looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Klimenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klimenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kostov takes one to the side of the head.
Klimenko moves in looking to clinch but Kostov pushes him off.
Klimenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostov.
Klimenko throws a leg kick but Kostov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostov with a nice cross.
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Klimenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kostov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klimenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kostov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klimenko checks it well.
Klimenko raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
Klimenko dips to his left and cracks Kostov with an uppercut!
Klimenko sizes up Kostov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.
Klimenko misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov connects with a jab.
Zachary Klimenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostov.
Kostov moves forwards but Klimenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klimenko.
Kostov keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimenko moves away.
Klimenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klimenko swings widly with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Kostov as he checks the leg kick.
Klimenko tries a low kick but Kostov avoids it.
Klimenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
Klimenko scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Kostov is rocked!
Klimenko drops Kostov with a big left hand! Kostov is injured, injured bad! Klimenko jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
After winning the bout, Zachary Klimenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 183 Panda vs Melondov
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Raledran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kostov will feel that in the morning.
Raledran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostov swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
A jab from Raledran finds it's way through Kostov's defenses.
Kostov stuffs the takedown attempt from Raledran. Raledran gets slowly back to his feet.
Raledran thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Raledran down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran connects with a crisp jab.
Raledran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raledran throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raledran throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov clobbers Raledran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Kostov is predictable there #CL2#
and Raledran moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Kostov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raledran misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Raledran feints the counter takedown.
Kostov throws a lazy uppercut
and Raledran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raledran throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran checks a low kick from Kostov.#T2#
Raledran checks a low kick from Kostov.
Kostov tries a head kick but it misses.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Raledran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kostov punishes Raledran's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Kostov.#TD2#
Raledran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raledran is trying to control the action in half guard but Kostov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Kostov wants to improve his position but Raledran is controlling well.
Raledran is looking to take a break and control but Kostov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kostov gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Raledran is stalling in the full guard.
Raledran prevents Kostov from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raledran won't allow Kostov to sweep him here.
Raledran wants to pass the guard but Kostov is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kostov with a jab.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kostov throws a leg kick but Raledran sees it coming and moves out of range.
Raledran drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kostov defends it well.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Raledran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kostov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kostov thuds a left hand into Raledran's body.
Kostov connects with a nice looking jab.
Raledran tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Raledran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Raledran catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Raledran throws an overhand right that lands on Kostov's shoulder, as Kostov tries to avoid the shot.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raledran can do to turn this around?#T1##CL2#
Raledran has closed the distance and engaged Kostov in a clinch.
Kostov is trying to break the clinch but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Raledran fails to land.
Kostov is trying to break the clinch but Raledran is controlling him.
Raledran scores with a shot to the side of Kostov's head.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kostov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov gets underhooks to prevent Raledran's takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raledrans head.
Kostov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raledran has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Raledran misses with the head strike.
Kostov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Raledran.
Raledran lands with a light punch inside.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov stalling in the clinch but Raledran improves position.
Raledran is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Kostov manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kostov.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov throws a low kick, looking for Raledran's leg but Raledran calmly moves out of range.
Kostov lands a front kick.
Raledran blocks the body kick.
Raledran misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raledran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.#CL2#
Raledran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raledran lands with a right to the head.
Raledran lands a shoulder strike.
Raledran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kostov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raledran can turn it around.
Kostov slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raledran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Raledran on the inside.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iner Raledran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Raledran drags the fight down to the ground.
Kostov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kostov stopping the sweep attempt from Raledran.
Kostov pushes down on Raledran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raledran trying to hold on to Kostov's head to control him but Kostov postures up.
Kostov not doing much here.
Kostov prevents Raledran from improving his position.
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 Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kostov misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Raledran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kostov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
Raledran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raledran misses with a low kick.
Raledran wants to clinch up but Kostov keeps it at a distance.
Kostov jabs Raledran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov swings for the body but Raledran moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Raledran motions for Kostov to come forward. Raledran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A big left from Raledran misses.
Kostov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Raledran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kostov scrambles back to his feet.
Kostov throws out a powerful jab.
Raledran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raledran fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kostov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raledran is defended easily by Kostov.
Kostov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kostov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kostov connects with a crisp jab.
Iner Raledran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
Raledran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.#CL2#
Raledran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raledran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raledran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raledran letting Kostov take a breather here.
Raledran pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raledran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raledran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards. #TD2#
Kostov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Raledran is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kostov to the mat. Kostov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kostov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Raledran is controlling him. #T3#
Kostov trying to control the position here.
Raledran throws an elbow that misses. Kostov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raledran's guard. Nice move by Kostov!#REVR#
Kostov wants to control from the top but Raledran keeps moving. #SUB2#
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kostov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kostov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kostov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kostov stands and throws Raledran's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kostov trying to control the action but Raledran is working from the bottom.
Kostov just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov is looking to take a break and control but Raledran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
Our winner, Pavel Kostov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 170 Pinkman vs Kersikov
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Mint looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kostov is fending him off so far but Mint persists. Nope, Kostov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mint has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Mint shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kostov keeping hold of Mint's head, controlling as best he can.
Mint performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint prevents Kostov from improving his position.#T1#
Kostov is still trying to improve position.
Kostov keeps trying to improve his position.
Mint not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mint changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kostov tries to avoid it but Mint manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kostov to the ground. Kostov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Mint looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kostov!
Mint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kostov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostov is looking to regain half guard here but Mint keeps moving and retains side control.
Kostov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T3#
Mint controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kostov is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kostov dips to his left and cracks Mint with an uppercut!
Mint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mint drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostov sprawls and moves away.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4##TD#
Mint feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kostov being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostov trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mint fails with the takedown.
Mint looks for a takedown but Kostov sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Mint feinted with a counter takedown.
Mint avoids a kick to the body.
Mint shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Mint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint shoots and misses
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mint is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kostov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Kostov. No joy for Mint on that attempt.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostov.
Mint takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kostov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kostov lands a jab to Mint's midsection.#TD#
Mint fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kostov sprawls well initially but Mint persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kostov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostov.
Mint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mint shoots for a takedown but Kostov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mint shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov tries to clinch but Mint is having none of it.
Mint shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Kostov.
Mint shoots in looking for a takedown. Kostov tries to sprawl out of it but Mint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kostov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris Mint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mint misses with a takedown attempt - Kostov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Mint off balance momentarily.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Mint.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Mint gets a double leg takedown into Kostov's guard.
Kostov is pulling down on Mint's head to control his posture. #T3#
Mint trying to control but Kostov is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kostov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kostov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mint controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kostov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mint is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mint looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mint avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mint moves out of range as Kostov throws a body kick.
Mint appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kostov lands with a shot to the body.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Mint.
Mint shoots in for a takedown but Kostov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostov tries to counter with a clinch but Mint shakes him off and moves away.
Mint shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostov lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mint scrambles back to his feet.
Mint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris Mint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kostov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Mint fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kostov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mint with a poor takedown
and Mint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kostov slips under a jab.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mint momentarily.
Mint takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Mint fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kostov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mint on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Mint shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mint on the side of the head.#T3#
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mint with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Kostov moves into the clinch.
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mint backwards.
Kostov pushes Mint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mint misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Kostov pushes Mint back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mint backwards.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Kostov pushes Mint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Mint breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Kostov. Beautiful body shot.
Mint takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Mint takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Kostov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Mint controls the action.
Mint misses with some punches. #BC#
Mint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mint takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kostov sizes up Mint with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mint fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kostov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kostov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kostov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kostov keeps Mint at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kostov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: DMMA Wednesday Warfare 2
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Kiryu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Kiryu moved out of range nicely.
Kiryu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kiryu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Kiryu off balance momentarily.
Kostov misses with a left hand
and Kiryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu tries to work over Kostov's front leg with a kick but Kostov checks it.
Kiryu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kostovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostov lands with a shot to the body.
Kostov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiryu throws a leg kick but Kostov sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Kostov has closed the distance and engaged Kiryu in a clinch.
Kostov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kiryu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kostov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiryu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiryu wants to stall.
Kiryu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostov blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Kostov.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiryu digs a right hand underneath Kostov's ribcage. Kostov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kostov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kiryu trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiryu. #BC2#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kostov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostov moves out of range as Kiryu throws a body kick.
Kostov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Kiryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiryu scores with a punch to the head.#T2##CL2#
Kiryu tries to keep at a distance but Kostov has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kiryu wants to stall.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov tries to work over Kiryu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kiryu fails to land.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kostov letting Kiryu take a breather here.
Kiryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kiryu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Kiryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Kostov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiryu or not.
Kiryu working aggressively here. #T3#
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kiryu throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kostov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Kostov.
Kostov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kiryu avoids a kick to the body.
Kiryu ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
Kiryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
Kostov misses with an uppercut
and Kiryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu checks the leg kick.
Kiryu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kostov slips under a jab from Kiryu.#T4#
Kiryu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Kiryu.
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Kiryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov lands with a hook. Kiryu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Kiryu throws a lazy body kick
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kostov wants to slow Kiryu down by chopping away at his legs.
Kostov throws a hook to the side of Kiryu's head but Kiryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiryu throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kostov 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 Kiryu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kiryu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kiryu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kiryu checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kiryu misses its target.
Kostov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiryu.
Kostov misses with a body kick.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Kiryu counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Kiryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu scores with a three punch combo!
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostov misses with a leg kick
and Kiryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Kiryu moved away.
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Kostov scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiryu should have avoided that one.
Kiryu slips under a jab from Kostov.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Kiryu saw that one coming.
Kostov moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
Kiryu throws a body kick that misses
and Kiryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kostov avoids a kick to the body.
Kostov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kiryu cracks Kostov with a good jab.
Kostov wants to slow Kiryu down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Kiryu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
Kiryu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Kiryu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiryu misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiryu thinking.
Kiryu throws a low kick but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kostov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kostov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kostov misses with an uppercut
letting Kiryu counter with a right hand.
Kostov motions for Kiryu to come forward. Kostov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiryu throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov moves in looking to clinch but Kiryu pushes him off.
Kostov lands a jab to Kiryu's midsection.
Kostov is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kostov thows a leg kick but Kiryu checks it
and Kiryu counters with a right hand to the body.
Kostov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiryu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiryu.
Kiryu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kostov. Kostov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kostov throws a hook to the side of Kiryu's head but Kiryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Kiryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov thows a leg kick but Kiryu checks it
and Kiryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range. #T4#
Kostov throws a leg kick but Kiryu moved away.
Kostov takes a swing at Kiryu's ribcage but misses.
Kostov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kiryu lands a nice shot that snaps Kostov's head back.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Kiryu saw that one coming.
Kostov misses with a straight left.
Kiryu swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Kiryu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
letting Kiryu counter with a right hand.
Kostov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kiryu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Kazuma Kiryu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kostov tries to clinch but Kiryu is having none of it.
Kostov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiryu.
Kostov connects with a body shot.
Kostov misses with a low kick as Kiryu jumps back.
Kostov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kostov looks to land a body kick but Kiryu moved away.
Kostov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiryu doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov digs a good body shot into Kiryu's ribs.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Kostov tenderised Kiryu's leg. Kiryu is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Kiryu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kiryu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kostov on the side of the head.
Kostov throws a good cross that connects.
Kiryu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kiryu misses the jab.
Kostov misses with a left hand
and Kiryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiryu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostov throws an overhand right that lands on Kiryu's shoulder, as Kiryu tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Kostov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostov misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kiryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostov cracks Kiryu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kiryu moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiryu. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Kiryu counters with a straight right hand.
Kiryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Kiryu saw that one coming.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov lands a jab to Kiryu's midsection.
Kiryu slips under a jab from Kostov.
Kiryu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kiryu lands a leg kick that knocks Kostov off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.#T3#
Kostov misses the jab.
Good work by Kiryu as he checks the leg kick.
Kiryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Kiryu counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Kostov misses
letting Kiryu counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiryu missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kostov tries to score with a low kick but Kiryu moves his leg out of the way.
Kiryu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kostov throws a body punch but Kiryu moves out of range.
Kiryu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Kostov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiryu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kostov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kiryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kostov swings widly with a right hand
and Kiryu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kiryu throws a nice looking combination but Kostov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostov misses with a low kick as Kiryu jumps back.
Kiryu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Kostov misses
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Kiryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiryu is looking to counter punch.
Kostov misses with the body kick
and Kiryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov throws a hook but Kiryu avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Kostov.
Well Kostov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Kostov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klimenko's head.
Kostov lands a lovely overhand right.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Klimenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Kostov avoided it.
Klimenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko needs to keep his hands up - Kostov had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klimenko if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Klimenko rushes Kostov and presses him up against the cage.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klimenko lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage. #T1#
Klimenko blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Klimenko breaks from the clinch.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Good leg kick by Kostov.
Klimenko throws a low kick but Kostov moves out of range easily.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Klimenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kostov slips a straight right by Klimenko.
Kostov sizes up Klimenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Kostov as he connects with a hook.
Klimenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kostov misses.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.
Klimenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kostov delivers a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov.
Klimenko throws a head kick but Kostov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klimenko drops his hands momentarily and Kostov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostov.
Klimenko missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Kostov looks to land a body kick but Klimenko moved away.
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Klimenko misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klimenko.
The crowd cheers as Kostov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klimenko doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kostov, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Kostov.
Kostov lands a glancing blow to the side of Klimenko's head.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klimenko momentarily. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kostov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Klimenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Klimenko misses with a right hand
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
Kostov punishes Klimenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klimenko.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kostov misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters with a straight right hand.
Klimenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Kostov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Klimenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Kostov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Klimenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kostov keeps the fight on the outside.
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostov. That snapped Klimenko's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimenko just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Klimenko throws a head kick but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov counters with a body kick.
Klimenko connects with a right hand. Kostov shakes it off.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Klimenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimenko.
Klimenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kostov lands an overhand right.
Klimenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Kostov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Kostov blocks a jab.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klimenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Klimenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kostov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Klimenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimenko misses its target.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Kostov connects with a single shot there.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Kostov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Klimenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Kostov delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Kostov is looking to slow Klimenko down with leg kicks.
Kostov lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Klimenko has Kostov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov is trying to break free.
Kostov working hard to break the clinch.
Klimenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Kostov keeps control of Klimenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Klimenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimenko misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Klimenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Klimenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov scores with a jab.
Klimenko staying out of range there.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kostov throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko throws a front kick aimed at Kostov's knee but Kostov avoids it well.
Kostov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Kostov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Klimenko misses with a straight left.
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws a lazy right hand but Klimenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Kostov throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.#T1#
Klimenko throws a series of punches but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov throws a leg kick which misses Klimenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Klimenko tries to avoid it.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kostov lands the left hand.
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Kostov moves out of range of the body kick from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Klimenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zachary Klimenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Kostov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostov.
Klimenko misses with a jab to the body
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Kostov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Klimenko will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kostov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kostov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kostov tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimenko controls his hands.
Klimenko pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimenko tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimenko working aggressively here.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Klimenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.
A short body shot lands from Kostov as the two fighters clinch.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. #T4#
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. #BC#
Klimenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimenko ducks right into an uppercut from Kostov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klimenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kostov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klimenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostov doesn't seem bothered though.
Klimenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Klimenko takes one to the side of the head.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klimenko. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kostov 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XVI
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Kostov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocksaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kostov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rocksaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocksaw tries to move into range but Kostov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Rocksaw blocks the leg kick.
Rocksaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rocksaw lands a head shot.
Kostov 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.
Rocksaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kostov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rocksaw.
Kostov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocksaw. Rocksaw obviously looking to wear him down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocksaw has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov throws a right hand that misses
and Rocksaw counters with an outside leg kick.
Kostov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rocksaw is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rocksaw misses.#T1#
Good shot there by Kostov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kostov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocksaw.
Rocksaw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Rocksaw down.
Rocksaw scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Rocksaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov connects with a crisp jab.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov misses with a hook. Rocksaw ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rocksaw.
Kostov misses with a left hand
and Rocksaw counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Kostov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw misses with an uppercut.
Kostov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body
and Rocksaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocksaw.
Kostov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kostov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocksaw.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rocksaw. That did some damage!
Kostov misses with a hook
and Rocksaw counters with a nice leg kick.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Rocksaw saw that one coming.#T3#
A jab from Rocksaw misses.
A head kick misses from Kostov.
A left lands for Kostov.
Kostov throws a sloppy body shot
and Rocksaw counters with a nice leg kick.
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
Kostov misses the jab.
Crunch! Rocksaw slams his shin into Kostov's torso.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rocksaw misses with a double jab. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Rocksaw as he connects with a hook.
A nice combination there by Kostov.
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!
Nice shot by Kostov.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocksaw is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocksaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Rocksaw.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Rocksaw.
Kostov punishes Rocksaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocksaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocksaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Kostov misses the body punch
and Rocksaw counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramone Rocksaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kostov cracks Rocksaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kostov tries a low kick but Rocksaw avoids it.
Rocksaw misses with a low kick.
Rocksaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Rocksaw is looking to chop away at Kostov's legs.
Kostov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kostov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rocksaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocksaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Rocksaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kostov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kostov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Rocksaw tries to land a front kick but Kostov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kostov avoids the body shot from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostov throws out the jab.
Rocksaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kostov with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.#KD2#
Rocksaw lands a left and a right that send Kostov crashing to the mat, dazed. Rocksaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rocksaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kostov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rocksaw.
Kostov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rocksaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocksaw moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Rocksaw unleashes a big counter combination but Kostov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Kostov misses. #T2#
Kostov misses the jab.
Rocksaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostov throws out the jab.
Kostov lands a nice shot that snaps Rocksaw's head back.
Rocksaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostov thumps Rocksaw with a low kick.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses.
Kostov misses with an uppercut
and Rocksaw counters with an outside leg kick.
Kostov tries to clinch but Rocksaw is having none of it.
Rocksaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocksaw misses with a hook.
Kostov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kostov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Rocksaw missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Rocksaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rocksaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Kostov looks to throw a body kick#KD2#
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp one two that drops Kostov! Rocksaw thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kostov to his feet! Kostov is in big trouble!
Kostov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rocksaw counters with a crisp right that sends Kostov to the canvas! Rocksaw follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramone Rocksaw!
Post fight, an emotional Ramone Rocksaw said 'Always gonna KO this guy'.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakugo. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakugo tries to score with a low kick but Kostov moves his leg out of the way.
Bakugo throws a body punch but Kostov moves out of range.
Bakugo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakugo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakugo misses the shot to the body.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakugo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Bakugo misses with a takedown attempt - Kostov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Bakugo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakugo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kostov. That one must have hurt.
Bakugo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakugo scores with a jab to the body.
Bakugo lands a body shot.
Bakugo misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kostov misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bakugo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bakugo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kostov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bakugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakugo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakugo wants to control from the top but Kostov keeps moving.
Kostov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bakugo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bakugo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bakugo works over Kostov with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Bakugo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kostov is pulling down on Bakugo's head. It's preventing any offense from Bakugo, at least for the moment.
Kostov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakugo.
Kostov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kostov, not yet.
Bakugo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kostov has his hands on Bakugo's head, controlling the position.
Kostov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bakugo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kostov is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bakugo is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bakugo swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katsuki Bakugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakugo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Bakugo swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Bakugo moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Bakugo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kostov delivers a nice body kick.
Bakugo misses with a low kick.
Kostov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuki Bakugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakugo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kostov as he avoids it easily.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Kostov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakugo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Kostov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bakugo blocks it well.
Bakugo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostov.
Kostov tries a low kick but Bakugo avoids it.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostov sprawls and moves away.
Bakugo misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Bakugo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kostov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kostov.
A shot to the body from Bakugo misses
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov cracks Bakugo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kostov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Bakugo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kostov throws a solid leg kick but Bakugo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostov.
Kostov swings for the body but Bakugo moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Bakugo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bakugo showed some decent athleticism there.

Kostov kicks Bakugo off and gets back to his feet.
Bakugo is looking to wear down Kostov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kostov lands a jab to the head.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakugo.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Bakugo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakugo.
Kostov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
A lazy left from Kostov finds it's target.
Bakugo moves out of range of the body kick from Kostov.
Bakugo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Bakugo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kostov drops Bakugo with a naaaaasty hook - Bakugo is in real trouble here! Kostov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
A victorious Pavel Kostov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 149 Kersikov vs Abarai 2
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Kostov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Doomsday clinches up against the cage.
Kostov is looking to control Doomsday's arms but Doomsday gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostov has his back to the cage.
Doomsday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
Doomsday lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kostov avoids it.
Kostov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doomsday trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday trying to land knees to the body.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostov managing to block the knees to the body from Doomsday.
Nice body punch from Kostov. #BC#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday throws the left hand but Kostov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Kostov swings for the body but Doomsday moves out of range. #CL2#
Kostov tries to keep at a distance but Doomsday has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doomsday holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doomsday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Doomsday takes a shot to the head.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Doomsday jumps guard but Kostov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doomsday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Doomsday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kostov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Doomsday successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Doomsday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kostov defends well.#SUB2#
Doomsday looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doomsday trying to keep a closed guard but Kostov is proving a slippery customer.
Kostov throwing strikes from guard but Doomsday blocks nicely.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Kostov from controlling successfully.
Kostov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Doomsday has his foot on Kostov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kostov works his way back into a safe position though.
Doomsday working a defensive guard but Kostov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kostov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Doomsday's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kostov trying to control the action but Doomsday is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doomsday manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Doomsday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doomsday being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doomsday controls Kostov momentarily but Kostov frees himself.
Doomsday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kostov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thanos Doomsday dominated that round.
That's time! Kostov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Doomsday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Kostov.
Doomsday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Doomsday 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doomsday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Doomsday off balance momentarily.
Kostov tests Doomsday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kostov sets himself, and Doomsday steps forward looking for the clinch! Kostov avoids it this time.
Doomsday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Kostov cracks Doomsday with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doomsday goes for a double leg but Kostov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kostov continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doomsday is defended easily by Kostov.
A quick step to the side and Kostov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
Doomsday let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doomsday doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostov circles away.
Doomsday misses with a kick to the body.
Doomsday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Doomsday clinches up against the cage.
Kostov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Doomsday tries to pull guard but Kostov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanos Doomsday.#T2#
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kostov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doomsday up against the cage.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostov is looking to break free of the clinch but Doomsday has double underhooks.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body.
Doomsday misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kostov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Kostov managing to block the knees to the body from Doomsday.
Doomsday is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kostov to keep the fight standing.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Doomsday doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kostov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday tries to clinch but Kostov moves out of range. #CL2#
Doomsday clinches up with Kostov and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.
Kostov is stalling here.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kostov avoids it.
Doomsday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kostov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Doomsday tries to pull guard but Kostov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Kostov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Doomsday misses with a leg kick
and Kostov counters with a good low kick that Doomsday was not able to check. #T4#
Doomsday wants to clinch but Kostov slips to the side
and Doomsday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doomsday keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kostov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday tries to clinch but Kostov moves out of range.
Doomsday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Doomsday tries to clinch there but Kostov circles away.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doomsday can do to turn this around?
Kostov throws a lazy uppercut
and Doomsday counters with a body kick.
Doomsday tries to clinch up
and Kostov counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Doomsday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Doomsday steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kostov.
Kostov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Kostov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doomsday on the side of the head. #CL2#
Doomsday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doomsday misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kostov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostov misses with a body kick.
Kostov connects with the punch.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Doomsday down.
Doomsday doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostov circles away.
Kostov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kostov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doomsday's hands.
Kostov lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Kostov looks to land a right hand but Doomsday moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kostov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doomsday doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Doomsday is rocked!
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Doomsday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Doomsday.
Kostov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kostov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doomsday is able to avoid easily.
Kostov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostov throws a low kick but Doomsday moves out of range easily.
Doomsday on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Doomsday checks it.
Kostov sets himself, and Doomsday steps forward looking for the clinch! Kostov avoids it this time.#CL2#
Kostov tries to keep at a distance but Doomsday has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kostov wants to break free but Doomsday has control. #T2#
Kostov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body.
Kostov tries to work over Doomsday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov is trying to maintain a safe position but Doomsday gets an underhook and turns Kostov into the cage.
Kostov stalling in the clinch.
Doomsday connects with a knee to the head.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but Kostov blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Doomsday avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov gets through Doomsday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doomsday lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kostov breaks the clinch.
Kostov avoids the head kick by Doomsday. #T3#
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Kostov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kostov with a jab.#CL2#
Doomsday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doomsday as Kostov tries to tie him up.
Doomsday prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doomsday is keeping busy.
Thanos Doomsday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doomsday's elbow.
Doomsday connects with a knee to the head.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but Kostov blocks with his arms.
Kostov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Doomsday misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kostov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doomsday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kostov circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kostov misses its target.
Doomsday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov thows a body kick. Doomsday tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kostov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doomsday checks it well.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Doomsday is looking to clinch but Kostov is avoiding it.
Doomsday is looking to clinch but Kostov is avoiding it.
Kostov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doomsday with a poor takedown
and Kostov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Kostov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kostov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 140 Abarai vs Kofel
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Kostov drops his hands momentarily and Luciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Kostov moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostov.
Kostov tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano clobbers Kostov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano tries to clinch but Kostov moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kostov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano thumps Kostov with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
A quick step to the side and Kostov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostov jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano looks for the body kick but Kostov saw that one coming.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov takes one on the button.
Kostov throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Luciano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luciano.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kostov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Luciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luciano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kostov is keeping busy.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action. #BC2#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Luciano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kostov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kostov. That did some damage!#CL#
Kostov clinches.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov is working Luciano over against the cage.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
A short right from Kostov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kostov as Luciano tries to tie him up.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Kostov slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Luciano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Kostov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Kostov is looking to counter the offense by Luciano and move into the clinch.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kostov.
Luciano throws a leg kick that misses.
Kostov clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Luciano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kostov doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4##CL2#
Luciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Luciano fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Luciano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kostov wants to slow Luciano down by chopping away at his legs.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Luciano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luciano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostov is just out of range.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Kostov moved away.
Luciano misses with a hook. Kostov ducked under it nicely.
Kostov swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kostov looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Kostov thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Kostov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Luciano avoids it.
Ray Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Kostov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Luciano works the jab nicely.
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kostov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kostov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Luciano.#T1#
Kostov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano with the inside leg kick.
Luciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostov is just out of range.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
Luciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kostov throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kostov. Luciano shrugs it off though.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks Kostov with an uppercut!
Luciano is looking to chop away at Kostov's legs.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kostov will feel that in the morning.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Luciano avoids it.#T2#
Kostov throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Kostov throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Kostov scores with a hook.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kostov. That did some damage!
Kostov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kostov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kostov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luciano.
Kostov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kostov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
The crowd cheers as Luciano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kostov doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostov. #T3#
Kostov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick lands for Kostov.
Kostov jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kostov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Kostov.
Nice uppercut there from Luciano.
Kostov is looking to score with low kicks.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kostov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Kostov throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Good work by Kostov as he checks the leg kick.
Kostov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano closes the distance and clinches up with Kostov, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes Kostov against the cage but Kostov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Luciano.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kostov scores with a body shot.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostov misses with a low kick as Luciano jumps back.
Luciano tries a quick counter leg kick but Kostov is wise to it.
Luciano blocks the body kick.
Kostov scores with a spinning back kick!
Luciano walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Luciano clinches.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Luciano pulls guard.
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 Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Luciano gets a double leg takedown into Kostov's guard.
Kostov 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#
Luciano gets back to full guard.
Kostov trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kostov trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Luciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Luciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Kostov advances to half guard.
Kostov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Luciano trying to control here.
Kostov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luciano trying to hold on to Kostov's head to control him but Kostov postures up.
Luciano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kostov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Kostov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano cracks Kostov with an open hand slap.
Kostov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano connects with a jab.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.#T3#
Kostov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostov avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Kostov lands.
Luciano is looking to clinch.
Luciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano lands a jab to the nose.
Luciano takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kostov misses the target.#TD2#
Luciano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luciano wants to pass to mount but Kostov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kostov defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostov trying to control here. #T4#
Kostov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Luciano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luciano passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov is looking for a sweep.
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Kostov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luciano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!
A very excited looking Ray Luciano 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: DMMA Friday Night Fights V
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Amida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Amida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kostov connects with a leg kick.
Amida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov checks a leg kick.
Amida tries a low kick but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amida is out of range.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amida is looking for the big counter here.
Amida throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amida was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Amida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida lunges at Kostov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kostov's hand.
Amida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amida throws a jab when Kostov was well out of range.
Kostov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov takes a swing at Amida's ribcage but misses.
Kostov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Minoari Amida has been cut.#T1#
Jab, jab by Kostov - just one landing.
Kostov scoring well with a low kick there.
Amida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Amida throws a series of punches but Kostov avoids them all with ease.
Amida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kostov takes one to the chin there.
Amida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Amida avoids it.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Amida.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov swings for the body but Amida moves out of range.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Amida.
Amida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Kostov throws a push kick but Amida slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Amida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amida motions for Kostov to come forward. Amida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kostov is looking to chop away at Amida's legs.
Amida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amida! But no joy.
Nice cross by Kostov.
Amida looks to land a right hand but Kostov moved out of range.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Amida.
Amida misses with a low kick.
Kostov throws a right hand that misses
and Amida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amida scores with a head kick. Kostov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Amida takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Amida misses with a hook.
Kostov throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kostov. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amida.
It looked like Kostov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amida thumps Kostov with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Amida.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Kostov lands a slapping body shot.
Amida throws a lazy uppercut
and Amida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amida throws the left hand but Kostov avoids the punch easily.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kostov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Amida misses the target.
Amida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Kostov misses.
Amida cracks Kostov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kostov blocks a jab.#T4#
Amida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Amida misses with a low kick.
Amida tries to score with a low kick but Kostov moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Kostov closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kostov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amida misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kostov.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Amida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. #BC#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kostov duly obliges.
Amida lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostov off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Amida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kostov scores with a nice right hand.
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amida throws a low kick but Kostov moves out of range easily.
Amida misses with a straight left.
Kostov walks into a straight right hand from Amida.
Amida blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostov. That snapped Amida's head back.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amida moves away.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Kostov checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amida checks a leg kick nicely.
Amida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kostov wants to land a leg kick but Amida is out of range.
Amida throws out a counter right but Kostov avoids it with no problem.
Amida throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kostov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kostov throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
Amida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kostov thumps Amida with a low kick.
Amida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Kostov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amida, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Kostov to work.
Amida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Amida fails to land.
Amida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amida tries to land a knee to the head but Kostov blocks with his arms.
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Kostov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostov defending well as Amida loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kostov.
Kostov avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Kostov moves into the clinch.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amida can do to turn this around?
Kostov leaning against his opponent.
Amida misses with some punches.
Amida looking to slow down the pace here.
Amida tries to land a knee to the head but Kostov blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Amida avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov lands a body shot. #T3#
Amida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov pushes Amida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Amida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Amida.
Amida is trying to maintain a safe position but Kostov gets an underhook and turns Amida into the cage.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov managing to block the knees to the body from Amida.
Amida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.
Kostov managing to block the knees to the body from Amida.
Amida struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov digs a right hand into Amida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amida's gas tank. #T4#
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amida lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kostov as Amida tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Amida struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Amida lands a right hand.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Amida controls his hands.
Kostov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostov taking a breather.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Amida is breathing heavily.
Amida misses with a punch on the inside.
Amida has had enough of the clinch but Kostov keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Minoari Amida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Amida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amida misses with a low kick as Kostov jumps back.
Kostov blocks a leg kick.
Amida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kostov if he has to take too many more of those.
Amida throws a head kick that misses.
Kostov connects with a body shot that sends Amida's belly button to the back.
Kostov is looking to slow Amida down with leg kicks.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Amida avoids it.#CL#
Kostov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kostov working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amida stalling in the clinch but Kostov improves position.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amida can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Amida throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
Pavel Kostov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kostov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Amida tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostov avoids the damage to the body.
Amida working Kostov over with knees to the body.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Amida can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov digs a right hand into Amida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amida's gas tank.
Amida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Kostov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
Amida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amida slips under a jab.
Kostov checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Amida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov throws a series of punches but Amida moves out of range.
And Amida responds with a good body kick, but Kostov manages to step out the way in time.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Amida moved out of range nicely.
Amida ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Amida saw that one coming.
Kostov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kostov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kostov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov moves out of range as Amida throws a body kick.
Kostov misses with an uppercut.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Amida avoids it.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kostov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amida feints a counter leg kick.
Amida throws a low kick but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov lands with an uppercut that bounces Amida off the cage and back into range.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostov checks a low kick from Amida.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Amida off balance momentarily.
Kostov throws a body punch but Amida moves out of range.
Kostov connects with a single shot there.
Kostov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kostov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amida throws a body punch but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov lands a leg kick that knocks Amida off balance momentarily.
Amida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body shot. #T4#
Amida tries to move into range but Kostov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostov's sensitive parts.
Kostov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kostov connects with a right hand. Amida shakes it off.
Amida misses with a body shot.
Amida misses with a looping right.
Kostov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Amida looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostov is just out of range.
Amida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostov.
Kostov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick from Amida misses
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostov.
A jab from Kostov finds it's way through Amida's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kostov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
A very excited looking Pavel Kostov 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: DMMA 122 Niculescu vs Pinks II
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov works Muromets's body with a nice hook.
Muromets takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muromets throws a head kick but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muromets tries to clinch up but Kostov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostov walks into a jab.
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Muromets has Kostov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muromets misses with a knee strike.
Kostov avoiding damage as Muromets throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Kostov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muromets tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Muromets misses with a body punch.
Kostov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muromets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Muromets controls the action.
Muromets misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muromets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.
Muromets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muromets lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Muromets blocks an uppercut.
Muromets tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Muromets swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muromets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muromets tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostov avoids the damage to the body.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Muromets prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Muromets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov working aggressively here. #T2#
Kostov avoiding damage as Muromets throws knees to the body.
Muromets looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muromets with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Muromets 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muromets missing with knees to the body.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Muromets tries to land a knee to the head but Kostov blocks with his arms.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kostov blocks the elbow strike.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Muromets blocking some punches.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Muromets controls his hands.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kostov on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Muromets tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muromets digs a right hand into Kostov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kostov's gas tank.
Muromets swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muromets's elbow.
Kostov taking a breather. #T3#
Muromets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kostov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Kostov on the inside.
Kostov looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muromets.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muromets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Kostov.
Muromets trying to land knees to the body.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muromets digs a right hand underneath Kostov's ribcage. Kostov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muromets swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostov taking a breather.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Muromets's head. #ROC#Muromets is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Muromets fails to land.
Muromets is still on wobbly legs! Can Kostov finish him?
Muromets tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muromets seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muromets throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Nice body punch from Muromets - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Nice elbow from Muromets.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Muromets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muromets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Nice body punch from Kostov.
Muromets misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Muromets.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Kostov gets through Muromets's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Muromets scores with a shot to the side of Kostov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muromets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kostov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Muromets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kostov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kostov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Muromets.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Muromets is just out of range.
Muromets appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muromets throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muromets tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muromets throws a head kick but Kostov moves out of range.
Muromets moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kostov throws a hook but Muromets avoids it easily.
Kostov cracks Muromets with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muromets is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostov throws a hook to the side of Muromets's head but Muromets sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muromets misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muromets tries to clinch there but Kostov circles away.
Kostov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Muromets fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muromets on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Kostov.
Muromets wants to clinch.
Kostov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Muromets gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Muromets tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muromets misses with some punches.
Muromets with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muromets throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Muromets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.
Muromets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Muromets misses with the head strike.
Muromets lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kostov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muromets throws a head punch that misses.
Pavel Kostov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kostov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Kostov.
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
Muromets misses with a punch to the body.
Muromets misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Muromets is keeping busy.
Muromets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muromets is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov. #T3#
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muromets throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Kostov to work.
Muromets swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muromets misses with some punches.
Muromets lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murometss head.
Muromets misses with an elbow strike.
Muromets using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kostov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Muromets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muromets tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muromets can do to turn this around?
Muromets lands a shot to the body.
Kostov is leaning against Muromets and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muromets misses with a knee strike.
Muromets working aggressively here.
Muromets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.#T4#
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Muromets blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muromets lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kostov stalls.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Muromets.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov is trying to maintain a safe position but Muromets gets an underhook and turns Kostov into the cage.
Muromets doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muromets throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Muromets tries a knee to the head but Kostov blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muromets goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Muromets gets tackled into the cage by Kostov. Kostov maintains the clinch.
Muromets misses with an elbow over the top.
Muromets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
Muromets misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov cracks Muromets with a nice body shot.
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Kostov blocks an elbow strike from Muromets.
A head punch on the inside from Muromets fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Muromets misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kostov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov slows down the pace here.
Muromets with a knee to the head.
Kostov is looking to control Muromets's arms but Muromets gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostov has his back to the cage. #T1#
Kostov prevents a body shot from Muromets.
A right hook to the body lands for Kostov.
Muromets takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muromets blocking some punches.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muromets throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov pushes Muromets back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muromets is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostov is defending well for now.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
Kostov blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kostov.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov dodges an elbow strike from Muromets.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kostov.
Kostov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kostov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Muromets.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Kostov.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Muromets's head.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muromets takes a shot to the head.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muromets trying to land knees to the body.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Muromets takes a shot to the head.
Muromets's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Muromets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov cracks Muromets with a nice body shot.
A short right from Kostov on the inside.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
Kostov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Muromets to his knees! Kostov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
After winning the bout, Pavel Kostov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 111 Unfinished Business
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Diego throws a series of punches but Kostov avoids them all with ease.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Diego tests Kostov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego thuds a left hand into Kostov's body.
Kostov moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A jab lands there for Kostov.
Kostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diego's head.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Kostov counters with a low kick, right behind Diego 's knee.
Kostov lands with a kick to the temple. Diego shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kostov throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks. #ROC2#Diego is rocked!
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diego's sensitive parts.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego lands with a straight right. Kostov didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Diego down.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and Kostov counters with a thumping low kick.
Diego moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kostov misses with an uppercut
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego lands an overhand right.
Kostov swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Kostov moved out of range nicely.
Sam Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Kostov throws a shot to the body.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego scores with a nice right hand.
Kostov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Kostov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kostov walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Kostov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kostov blocks a jab.
It seemed like Kostov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kostov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diego finds it's way round the side to connect with Kostov's head.
An inside leg kick from Kostov misses.
Kostov looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego throws a jab when Kostov was well out of range.
Kostov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego digs a good body shot into Kostov's ribs.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov throws a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Kostov.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diego throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Diego.#T3#
Diego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick from Kostov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Kostov staying out of range there.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
Diego connects with a right hand. Kostov shakes it off.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kostov, pushing him back against the cage.
Diego just leaning against Kostov, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Diego blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Diego wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diego seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
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 Sam Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kostov clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Diego has Kostov pushed against the cage.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Kostov lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov avoiding damage.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego is looking to control Kostov's arms but Kostov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the cage.
Diego stalling against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Diego for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Kostov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pavel Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego presses Kostov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego is trying to push Kostov away but Kostov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kostov is stalling here.
Diego just leaning against Kostov, taking a breather.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostov.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostov is looking to control Diego's arms but Diego gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostov has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Diego finds it's way through Kostov's defenses.
Kostov avoids the body shot from Diego.
Kostov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diego in his tracks.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Kostov lands with a good body shot.
Kostov with a nice calf kick.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Kostov is out of range.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego misses with an uppercut. Kostov saw that one coming.#CL2#
Kostov drives through and clinches with Diego against the cage.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Diego.
Kostov slows down the pace here.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego. #T2#
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Diego blocking some punches.
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Kostov has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards. #T3#
Kostov avoiding damage.
A hook to the body from Diego.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Diego pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Diego trying to stall but Kostov improves his position.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands. #T4##BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch
and Kostov counters with a leg kick.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov tries a quick counter leg kick but Diego is wise to it.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Kostov does it's job there.
Sam Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego blocks a jab.
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by Diego.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kostov 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 102: Account vs Niculescu
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Kostov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Kostov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kersikov.
Kostov thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kostov is out of range.
Kostov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Kostov as he checks the leg kick.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostov's sensitive parts. #T1#
Kersikov scores with a jab. Kostov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kostov doesn't seem phased though.
Kostov scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kostov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kostov counters with a left to the body.
Kostov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kostov throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Kostov clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov pushes Kostov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Kostov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kostov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kostov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kersikov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kostov can turn it around.
Kostov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kostov throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostov.
Kostov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to slow Kostov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
As Kersikov backs off Kostov throws a huge counter combo but Kersikov manages to avoid it all.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostov lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kostov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Kostov.
Kostov takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kostov. Kersikov shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostov.
Nice body kick there by Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Kostov keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
Jab by Kostov.
Kersikov throws a front kick that sends Kostov stumbling back into the cage.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kostov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Kostov jumps back.
Kostov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kostov is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kostov avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
As Kostov backs away, Kersikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kostov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kersikov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Kostov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kostov. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Kostov blocks a jab.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Kostov.
Kostov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kostov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Kostov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kostov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Kersikov manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kostov darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns Kostov into the cage.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Kostov stalling the fight.
Pavel Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov lands a shot to the body.
Kostov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kostov is breathing heavily.
Kostov takes a shot to the head.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
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!
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov gets through Kostov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boyko Kersikov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Kostov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kostov tries to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Kostov avoids it.
Kostov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kostov throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Kostov moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov slips a jab from Kostov.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kostov throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Kostov misses.
Kostov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.#T1#
Kostov needs to keep his hands up - Kersikov had a free shot at his head there.
Kostov slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kostov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostov.
Kostov with a nice calf kick.
Kostov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kostov looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kostov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kostov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov tries to work over Kostov's front leg with a kick but Kostov checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kostov misses the target.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kostov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
Kostov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kostov lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Kostov.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kostov wants to counter with a clinch but Kersikov pushes him away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Kostov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Kersikov looks to land a body kick but Kostov moved away.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostov throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Kostov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kostov tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kostov throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Kostov down.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kostov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kostov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him. #T4##CL2#
Kostov rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
A short left from Kersikov.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Kostov.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kostov to work.
Kersikov presses Kostov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kostov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kostov manages to break the clinch.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kostov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

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 Boyko Kersikov.
Well Kersikov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
A relieved looking Boyko Kersikov 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: DMMA 94: Magrath vs Polus 3
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Kersikov throws a push kick but Kostov slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kostov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kostov misses with a kick to the body
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov connects with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostov.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov thumps Kostov with a low kick.
Kostov misses with a body shot
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kostov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Kersikov keeps Kostov at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov works Kostov's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostov's head backwards.#T1#
Kostov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Kostov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kostov misses the jab.
Kostov throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Kersikov is looking for the big counter here.
Kersikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kostov throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kostov.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kostov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kostov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kostov throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostov.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostov misses with a body shot. #CL#
Kostov clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Kersikov blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kostov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kostov swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kostov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Kersikov throws a low kick but Kostov moves out of range easily.
Kostov takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kostov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov lands a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Kostov checks it.
Kostov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kersikov manages to circle out of the way.
Kostov throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kostov takes one on the button.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kostov momentarily.
Kostov checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Kostov slips under a jab.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.#CL#
Kostov takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov leaning against his opponent.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
A short left from Kersikov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kostov 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.
Kostov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kostov throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kersikov.
A bone on bone clash there as Kostov blocks the leg kick.
Kostov slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kostov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kostov wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kostov is looking to wear down Kersikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Kostov moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kostov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostov misses with a looping left.
Kostov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Kostov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Kostov cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kostov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Kostov checks it.
Kostov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boyko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Kostov closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Pavel Kostov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kostov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Kostov there.
Kostov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov jabs Kostov right on the nose. Kostov blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostov misses with a body kick.
Kostov connects with a jab.
Kostov blocks a head kick by Kersikov. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Kostov.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Kostov.
Nice uppercut lands for Kostov. That snapped Kersikov's head back.
Kersikov misses the jab.
It looked like Kostov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Kostov's knee but Kostov avoids it well.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kostov. That did some damage!
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Kostov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kostov thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kostov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kostov checks it well.
Kostov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kostov is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it. #T4#
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kostov throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Kostov.
Kostov blocks the body kick.
Kostov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostov lands with a kick to the temple. Kersikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
A quick step to the side and Kostov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kostov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kostov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov tries to work over Kostov's front leg with a kick but Kostov checks it.
Kostov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
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 Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kostov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kostov wants to clinch.
Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks Kostov in the body.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Kostov moves out of range.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kersikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kostov backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kostov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kostov walks into a left hand.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Kostov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Kostov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Kostov checks it.
Kostov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kostov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Kostov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostov defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Kostov misses the target.#T2#
Kostov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Jab by Kersikov.
Kostov thuds his shin into the meat of Kersikov's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kostov punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Kostov's head back.
Jab from Kostov.
Kostov slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kostov half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kostov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kostov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov.
Kostov thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kostov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kostov.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kostov blocks a jab.
Kostov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kostov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kostov is looking to clinch but Kersikov is avoiding it. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Kostov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kostov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Kostov misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov is looking to slow Kostov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Kostov drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Kostov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kostov taking a breather.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kostov presses Kersikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kostov.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boyko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DMMA 82: Barboza vs Hightower
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kostov. That snapped Womack's head back.
Kostov swats away the attempt to clinch by Womack.
Kostov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kostov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Womack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kostov under the eye.
Womack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostov cracks Womack with an open hand slap.
Kostov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Womack scores with a hook.
Womack moves in looking to clinch but Kostov pushes him off.
Kostov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kostov forces Womack back against the cage and clinches.
Womack throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Womack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kostov after a bit of a struggle.
Kostov stalling against the cage.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Womack backwards. #T1#
Womack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kostov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Womack lands a right hand.
Kostov effectively controlling the action here.
Womack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov tries a body shot but Womack blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Womack.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Womack blocks a body shot from Kostov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Womack goes for a takedown attempt but Kostov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Womack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Womack tries to clinch but Kostov is having none of it.
Kostov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Womack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Womack moved out of range nicely.
Womack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Womack tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2##CL2#
Womack moves into the clinch.
Kostov content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Womack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Womack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Womack.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kostov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov is working Womack over against the cage.
Womack scores with a hook to the body.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Womack manages to break the clinch.
Kostov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Womack on the side of the head. #CL#
Womack tries to keep at a distance but Kostov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside. #T3##BC2#
Womack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostov lands a head kick. Womack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kostov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mac Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womack shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Kostov closes the distance and pushes Womack back into the cage.
Kostov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Kostov.
Kostov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Kostov.
Womack is looking to break free of the clinch but Kostov has double underhooks.
Womack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Womacks head.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Womack misses with a knee to the head.
Kostov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Womack up against the cage.
Womack being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Kostov keeps control of Womack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostov prevents Womack from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kostov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kostov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Womack pulls guard. #SUB2#
Womack looking for a guillotine here but Kostov defends easily.
Kostov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Womack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Womack looks to clinch
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Womack tries for a takedown but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Womack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Kostov moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Womack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Womack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kostov lands a left hand. #BC#
Kostov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kostov forces Womack back against the cage and clinches.
Kostov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.#T1##BC2#
Womack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov with a jab.
Womack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Womack misses with a two punch combination.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Womack can do to turn this around?
Womack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kostov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Womack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Womack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Womack backs away, Kostov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Womack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Womack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostov.
Kostov missing with a left hand there. Womack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Womack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Womack moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Kostov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Womack avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womack is working for takedown but Kostov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kostov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Womack is trying to pull guard but Kostov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Womack.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Kostov works on Womack's body with a couple of short punches.
Womack trying to land knees to the body.
Womack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostov digs a right hand underneath Womack's ribcage. Womack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
Womack is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Womack avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Womack avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kostov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Womack.
Womack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
Womack misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kostov cracks Womack with a nice body shot.
Womack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Womack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Womack jumps guard but Kostov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Womack tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov digs a right hand into Womack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Womack's gas tank.
Kostov just leaning against Womack, taking a breather.
Womack wants a takedown but no success here.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Kostov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Womack misses with a knee strike.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Womack backwards. #BC2#
Womack breaks the clinch.
Kostov scores with a body shot.
Kostov connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Womack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womack. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Womack tries to clinch but Kostov is having none of it.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Womack shoots and misses
and Kostov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kostov throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Kostov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Womack, pushing him back against the cage.
Pavel Kostov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kostov is stalling here.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Womack prevents a body shot from Kostov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Womack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kostov pushes Womack back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Womack is working for takedown but Kostov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Kostov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov tries to work over Womack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kostov 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.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Womack's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Womack manages to break the clinch.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
Womack blocks a jab.
Womack tries to clinch but Kostov is having none of it.
Womack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Womack throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov keeps the fight on the outside.
Womack misses with a head kick.
Womack ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.#CL#
Kostov gets a clinch.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Womack's head. #T2#
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Womack prevents a body shot from Kostov.
A frustrated look appears on Womack's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Kostov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kostov keeps control of Womack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Womack.
Womack tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Womack breaks the clinch.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Womack.
Womack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostov swings for the body but Womack moves out of range.
Kostov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Womack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Womack's sensitive parts.
Kostov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Womack throws a looping overhand right but Kostov ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov thuds a left hand into Womack's body.
Kostov throws a front kick that sends Womack stumbling back into the cage.
Kostov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Kostov takes the fight into the clinch.
Womack tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Womack's elbow.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kostov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Womack has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov. #T4#
Womack wants a takedown.
Womack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kostov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Womack's head.
Womack is trying to break the clinch but Kostov is controlling him.
Womack tries a knee to the head but Kostov blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov is leaning against Womack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Womack backwards.
Kostov is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Kostov.
Kostov gets through Womack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Kostov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mac Womack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Womack backwards.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
Our winner, Pavel Kostov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 74: Magrath vs Lee 3
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Kostov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kostov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Kostov is looking to land body kicks.
Kostov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia scores with a nice right hand.
Garcia checks a low kick from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Garcia swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Garcia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kostov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia throws the left hand but Kostov avoids the punch easily.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garcia!
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Kostov misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
Kostov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kostov is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
Garcia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia slips a jab from Kostov.
Kostov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Segundo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
A big right from Garcia misses. #T2#
Kostov misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia scores with a nice body kick.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kostov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Segundo Garcia has been cut.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kostov doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kostov's sensitive parts.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Kostov lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kostov avoids the body shot from Garcia. #T3#
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
Kostov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kostov's hands.
Kostov slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Kostov's defenses.
Both fighters circling a little - Garcia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donk. Kostov catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garcia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kostov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kostov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Kostov's leg. Kostov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kostov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Good work by Kostov as he checks the leg kick.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostov off the cage and back into range.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Kostov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Kostov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostov cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garcia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia throws a body punch but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov throws a solid leg kick but Garcia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostov.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Garcia lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Kostov moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Segundo Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Kostov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Garcia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body kick there by Garcia.
Kostov takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia cracks Kostov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kostov pushes Garcia away with a front kick.
Kostov tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kostov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a good low kick that Kostov was not able to check.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kostov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia lands a nice looking body kick.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostov throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov slips under a jab from Garcia.#T1#
Kostov slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kostov throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Segundo Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia lands a leg kick that knocks Kostov off balance momentarily.
Kostov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostov can pounce on him.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kostov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a jab.#T2#
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcia.
Kostov dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia looks for the body kick but Kostov saw that one coming.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kostov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kostov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kostov checks a leg kick nicely.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kostov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov blocks a jab.
Kostov blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Kostov throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia feints a counter leg kick.
Garcia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Kostov missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Garcia responds with a good body kick, but Kostov manages to step out the way in time.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Garcia throws a big counter head kick but Kostov avoids it with no problem.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia.
Kostov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kostov throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Kostov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kostov is looking to counter punch.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov with a nice calf kick.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Kostov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Kostov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
A big right from Kostov 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!
Kostov looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Kostov.
Garcia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kostov checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kostov misses the target.
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Kostov rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Kostov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov stalling in the clinch but Garcia improves position.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Segundo Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kostov checks a low kick from Garcia.
A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick.
Garcia throws a hook but Kostov avoids it easily.
Kostov is looking to counter punch.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kostov lands a body shot.
Kostov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Kostov's head back.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Kostov moved out of range nicely.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Kostov blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kostov takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Kostov tried to counter with a leg kick but Garcia avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Kostov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Garcia tries a low kick but Kostov avoids it.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kostov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
Kostov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Kostov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Kostov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kostov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kostov throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostov off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Kostov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Kostov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kostov takes one to the chin there.
Pavel Kostov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostov avoids a kick to the body.
Kostov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostov avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garcia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia lands a jab to Kostov's midsection.
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Kostov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
A low kick from Kostov misses
and Garcia counters with a thumping low kick.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Kostov moves out of range easily.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kostov misses with a jab to the body
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia thuds his shin into the meat of Kostov's side.
Kostov lands a jab to the head.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostov.
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kostov takes a step back to recover.
Garcia is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Kostov clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Garcia with a nice cross.
Kostov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Kostov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Kostov scores with a leg kick.
Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kostov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kostov missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Kostov.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Garcia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Kostov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Garcia catches Kostov right on the button with a cross.
Segundo Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia throws the kick towards the body but Kostov avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 66: Magrath vs Harakka
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Kostov tries to keep at a distance but Saros has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
Saros blocks an uppercut.
Saros lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kostov takes a shot to the head.
Kostov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kostov stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saros blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saros. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kostov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Saros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Saros shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.#CL2#
Saros has Kostov up against the cage in a clinch.
Saros can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Saros digs a right hand underneath Kostov's ribcage. Kostov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Kostov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saros tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saros scores with a nice head shot.
Saros misses with a wild body shot.
Saros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Kostov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saros. That did some damage!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros wants to clinch.
Kostov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Saros closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Saros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saros's elbow.
Kostov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
Saros blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Saros prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Saros tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it. #T3#
Kostov presses Saros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saros misses with a body punch.
Saros tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Saros back against the cage.
Saros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saros tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Saros fails to land.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Saros.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov digs a right hand underneath Saros's ribcage. Saros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saros blocking some punches.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saros struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands. #T4#
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Saros avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Saros misses with some punches.
Saros tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Saros back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saros as Kostov tries to tie him up.
Kostov has had enough of the clinch but Saros keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saros.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saros backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Kostov breaks from the clinch.
Saros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Saros gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kostov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saros or not.
Saros misses with a body punch.
Saros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saros doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saros tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kostov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kostov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kostov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kostov.
Kostov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saros is out of range and Kostov settles back down.
And Saros tries to counter it with a takedown but Kostov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kostov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kostov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saros momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostov.
Kostov takes one to the chin there.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavel Kostov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostov looks to land a combination but Saros avoids it well. #TD2#
Saros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros controlling the pace. #T1#
Saros is keen to just control but Kostov is a slippery customer.
Saros slows the pace down in half guard.
Saros wants to take a breather but Kostov is having none of it.
Saros trying to pass the guard but Kostov defending well. #SUB2#
Saros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kostov is just riding it out for now. Saros eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Saros seems content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kostov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kostov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saros controlling from the top position.
Kostov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saros manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Kostov advances to half guard.
Saros is refusing to be controlled, as Kostov sits in half guard.
Kostov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saros is looking to improve his position.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saros can do to turn this around?
Kostov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saros keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kostov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saros is trying to maintain the position but Kostov is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Saros moves into the clinch.
Kostov working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Saros uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kostov has time to react.
Saros doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostov circles away.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kostov misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saros.
Saros shoots for a double leg takedown but Kostov sprawls well. He's pushed Saros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kostov with a hook.#CL2#
Saros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saros working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov tries to break free but Saros pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kostov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kostov. #T1#
Kostov trying to stall but Saros improves his position.
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Kostov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saros can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Kostov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saros backwards.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
Saros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavel Kostov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kostov prevents it.
Good body shot from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Saros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Saros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kostov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leevi Saros.
Kostov looking to stall.
Leevi Saros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kostov scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostov.
Kostov taking a breather.
Saros is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saros goes for a takedown attempt but Kostov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kostov fakes the leg kick and cracks Saros in the body.
Kostov slips a jab from Saros.
Kostov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saros throws an overhand right that lands on Kostov's shoulder, as Kostov tries to avoid the shot.
Kostov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saros tries to clinch but Kostov moves out of range. #T3#
Kostov lands with a hook. Saros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kostov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saros is able to avoid easily.
Saros doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostov circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostov.
Kostov connects with a right hand. Saros shakes it off.
A jab from Saros misses.
Saros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saros tries to close the distance and clinch but Kostov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostov blocks a jab.
Saros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Saros drives through and clinches with Kostov against the cage.
Saros misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov is struggling to control the position.
Saros lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Kostov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kostov.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Saros tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Saros swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saros doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kostov manages to break the clinch.
Kostov is looking to score with low kicks.
Saros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kostov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Kostov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pavel Kostov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kostov lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Kostov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kostov 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Kostov!
A relieved looking Pavel Kostov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Leevi Saros was interviewed post fight and said 'A man can't outlast whatever he's made. Tonight my opponent extended this inevitability beyond the realms of mine. Congratulations. Rise or fall, we get up and keep grinding. And grinding, the constant movement, never ends. I will return.'.

Event: DMMA 57: Magrath vs Polus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Hawk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kostov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kostov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kostov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostov digs a good body shot into Hawk's ribs.
Kostov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hawk digs a good body shot into Kostov's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Kostov.
Donk. Kostov catches Hawk right on the button with a cross.
Kostov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kostov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Hawk tries to keep at a distance but Kostov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kostov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawk.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov has Hawk pressed against the cage.
Kostov digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov effectively controlling the action here.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards. #T2#
Hawk effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kostov clinches up against the cage.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawk's elbow.
Hawk is trying to push Kostov away but Kostov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kostov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawk tries to break the clinch but Kostov is controlling the position.
Kostov gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Kostov pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk controlling the action here for a moment.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostov won't allow it.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kostov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov. #T4#
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov leaning against his opponent.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Hawk.
Kostov stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kostov is working Hawk over against the cage.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kostov keeps control of Hawk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kostov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kostov.
Hawk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawk throws a right hand that Kostov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostov also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kostov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kostov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.
Hawk takes a shot to the head.
Kostov prevents Hawk from breaking the clinch.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hawk.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kostov.
A shot in the inside from Kostov.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov scores with a nice head shot.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#KD2#
Kostov cracks Hawk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kostov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hawk to stand back up!
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and Kostov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hawk! He's just covering up as Kostov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 47: Alderidge vs Pinkman
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostov lunges at Sizemore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sizemore's hand.
Kostov cracks Sizemore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sizemore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sizemore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Sizemore throws a series of strikes that have Kostov backpedaling.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kostov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sizemore.
Kostov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sizemore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sizemore tries for a takedown but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kostov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kostov with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sizemore fails with the takedown
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov lands a jab.
Good exchange - Kostov coming out on top.
Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sizemore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Sizemore takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#Sizemore is rocked!
Kostov dances in with a quick combination. Sizemore is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kostov snaps Sizemore's head back. Sizemore stumbles backwards against the cage. Kostov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sizemore's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sizemore just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Michael Sizemore was interviewed post fight and said 'You know we came and gave our all, just wasn't enough or a bad plan. We'll head back train harder and return better. '.

Event: DMMA 37: Tucker vs Bol
Date: Aug 18, 2021

#R1#
Kostov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuti throws a combination that misses
and Kostov counters with a low kick, right behind Kuti 's knee.
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuti misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Kuti there.
Decent striking displayed by Kuti there.
Kuti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kostov.
Kostov looks for the body kick but Kuti saw that one coming.
Kostov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fela Kuti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Kuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuti.
A right-left combo lands from Kuti.
Kostov blocks a jab.
Kuti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kostov slips a straight right by Kuti.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuti. That snapped Kostov's head back.
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov tries to land a front kick but Kuti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kostov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Kostov. #T2#
Kuti ducks under a wild hook from Kostov.
Kuti missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuti misses the shot to the body.
Kostov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuti with a body shot.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuti misses the jab.
Kuti moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
Kostov looks to throw the jab but Kuti is out of range.
A shot to the body from Kuti misses
and Kostov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kuti really felt that one!
Kostov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuti misses with a double jab
and Kostov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov takes a swing at Kuti's ribcage but misses.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Kostov moves away from the strike by Kuti.
Kuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a big head kick but Kuti shrugs it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuti, as that shot connected.
Kostov drops his hands momentarily and Kuti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuti misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuti blocks a jab.
Kuti throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kostov, as that shot connected.
Kostov slips a straight right by Kuti.
Kuti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kuti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Kostov moved out of range.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Kostov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuti to score with a decent uppercut.
Kostov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuti.
Kostov takes one to the side of the head.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A combination from Kostov does no damage.
Kostov slips under a jab.
Kostov takes one on the button.
Kuti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuti throws a big shot that misses.
Kostov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuti digs a good hook to Kostov's body.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kostov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fela Kuti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Kuti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Kuti seems unphased.
Kuti lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuti throws out a powerful jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kostov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kuti punishes Kostov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuti connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuti swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostov.
Kuti swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Kuti misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kostov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kuti has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti throws a hook but Kostov avoids it easily.
Kostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kostov connects with a crisp jab.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kuti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuti misses with a looping left.
Kostov misses with a right hand
and Kuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
Kuti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Kuti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kostov moves away from the strike by Kuti.
Kuti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kostov on the side of the head.
Kuti scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kostov.
A punch combination from Kostov misses.
Kuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kostov.
Kostov staying out of range there.
Kuti throws a right hand that Kostov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostov also avoids with ease.
Kostov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuti throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov counters with a series of strikes. Kuti will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuti misses the target.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuti is just out of range.
Kuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kostov.
Fela Kuti is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostov blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Kostov finds it's target.
A low kick lands for Kostov. #T3#
Kuti throws a shot to the body.
Kuti throws a shot to the body.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuti staying out of range there.
Kuti throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kostov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Kostov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuti throws a shot from downtown. Kostov moves away and avoids it.
Kuti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov throws a hook but Kuti blocks it.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuti slips a jab from Kostov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kostov - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Kostov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Kostov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kostov takes one to the chin there.
Kuti lands a jab.
Kuti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostov's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 Fela Kuti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kuti misses with a two punch combination.
Kuti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuti.
Kostov counters with a body kick.
Kostov misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Kuti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kostov thinking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuti misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov pushes Kuti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Kuti breaks the clinch.
Kuti works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kostov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Kostov misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov throws out a counter right but Kuti avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kuti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kostov misses with a body shot.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kuti throws a jab when Kostov was well out of range.
Donk. Kostov catches Kuti right on the button with a cross.
Kuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Kostov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuti misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kuti.
Kuti loads up on a big right hand but Kostov slips the punch.
Kostov misses with a straight right.
Kuti misses with a hook
and Kostov counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
Kuti slips under a jab from Kostov.#T2#
Kostov moves out of range as Kuti strikes.
Kostov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuti.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov jabs Kuti right on the nose. Kuti blinks but takes it well.
Kostov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pavel Kostov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kostov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuti dips to his left and cracks Kostov with an uppercut!
Jab by Kostov.
Decent striking displayed by Kuti there.
Kostov throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuti.
Kostov slips under a jab from Kuti.
Kuti misses with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a nice body kick.
Kuti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kostov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kostov blocks a jab.#T3#
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti cracks Kostov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Kuti misses its intended target.
A jab from Kuti misses.
Kuti throws a hook but Kostov blocks it.
Kuti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Fela Kuti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuti swinging wildly here.
Kostov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kostov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuti.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Kostov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuti misses with an uppercut
and Kostov counters with a good low kick that Kuti was not able to check.
Kuti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.#T4#
Kuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kostov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuti misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostov misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuti looks to land a right hand but Kostov moved out of range.
Kostov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Kostov looks to land a right hand but Kuti moved out of range.
Kuti throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuti stuns Kostov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuti throws a hook but Kostov avoids it easily.

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 Fela Kuti.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuti, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fela Kuti!
After the big win, Fela Kuti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: DMMA 28: Imanari vs Kamenev
Date: Jul 21, 2021

#R1#
Kostov misses with a hook
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Val Pacheco Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Val Pacheco Da Silva saw that one coming.
Kostov misses the shot to the body.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a leg kick
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Kostov as he checks the leg kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws a jab when Val Pacheco Da Silva was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Kostov misses
enabling Val Pacheco Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Val Pacheco Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
A little feinted left hand from Val Pacheco Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kostov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Val Pacheco Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Kostov moved out of range nicely.
Kostov throws the left hand but Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Kostov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Val Pacheco Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kostov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostov feints and then cracks Val Pacheco Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Val Pacheco Da Silva down.
Kostov connects with an inside leg kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva slips a jab from Kostov.
A little feinted left hand from Val Pacheco Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Val Pacheco Da Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Kostov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is looking to slow Kostov down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses the target.
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids the head kick by Kostov.
Val Pacheco Da Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kostov.
A telegraphed right hand from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kostov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kostov throws a head kick that Val Pacheco Da Silva semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kostov.
Kostov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kostov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kostov lands with a shot to the body.
Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Val Pacheco Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov lands a nice shot that snaps Val Pacheco Da Silva's head back.
Val Pacheco Da Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kostov.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Val Pacheco Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
A counter left hand to the body from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses its target.
Kostov misses with a jab to the body
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kostov misses with a double jab. #T4#
Kostov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva cracks Kostov with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Val Pacheco Da Silva moves away.
It looked like Val Pacheco Da Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kostov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kostov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kostov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Val Pacheco Da Silva counters with a huge left! Kostov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Val Pacheco Da Silva isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kostov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Val Pacheco Da Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva!
A relieved looking Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva 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: DMMA 19: Alderidge vs Niaz
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Sanninen avoids the head kick by Kostov.
Nice jab there from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a head kick.
Sanninen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kostov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kostov throws an overhand right that lands on Sanninen's shoulder, as Sanninen tries to avoid the shot.
Kostov throws a lazy right hand but Sanninen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanninen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daniel Sanninen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostov.
Kostov throws a nice head kick!
Kostov with a hook.
Kostov throws a body punch but Sanninen moves out of range.
Sanninen slips a jab from Kostov.
Sanninen misses the jab.
Sanninen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kostov to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanninen lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Kostov gets a clinch.
Kostov is trying to stall. #T1#
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Sanninen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sanninen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanninen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanninen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanninen.
Sanninen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanninen as Kostov tries to tie him up.
Sanninen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Sanninen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kostov on the inside.
Sanninen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
A short left from Sanninen. #T2#
Sanninen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanninen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostov.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanninen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanninen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanninen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Sanninen lands a shot to the body.
Kostov scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanninen can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Sanninen. #T3#
Sanninen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanninen.
Kostov pushes Sanninen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanninen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanninen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanninen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kostov is out of range and Sanninen settles back down.
Sanninen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kostov's head backwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanninen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kostov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanninen misses the target.
Sanninen checks a low kick from Kostov.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Kostov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kostov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kostov avoids a kick to the body.
Sanninen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanninen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanninen catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kostov misses with an uppercut
letting Sanninen counter with a right hand.
Kostov misses with a body kick.
Sanninen jabs at Kostov's body.
Sanninen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Sanninen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kostov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Sanninen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanninen.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanninen misses the target.
Sanninen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanninen throws a leg kick which misses Kostov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kostov tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pavel Kostov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sanninen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sanninen misses with a wild body shot.
Sanninen cracks a nice hook into Kostov's ribs.
Sanninen jabs Kostov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kostov lands a jab to Sanninen's midsection.
Kostov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Sanninen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kostov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kostov lands with a straight right. Sanninen didn't see that one coming.
Kostov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanninen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kostov.
Kostov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanninen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kostov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Kostov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Sanninen misses.
Sanninen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanninen. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanninen stuns Kostov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kostov lands the left hand.
Kostov lands a jab.
Sanninen slips a jab from Kostov.
Sanninen moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
A good leg kick by Sanninen.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sanninen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kostov off the cage and back into range.
Sanninen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Sanninen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostov throws a body kick that misses.
Sanninen avoids the head kick by Kostov.
Sanninen throwing a counter right hand but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Sanninen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kostov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanninen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanninen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov misses with a body shot. #T2#
Kostov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanninen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanninen. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kostov lands a nice hook to Sanninen's body. Sanninen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kostov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanninen can pounce on him.
Kostov walks into a left hand.
Kostov throws a sloppy body shot
and Sanninen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanninen throws a low kick, looking for Kostov's leg but Kostov calmly moves out of range.
Kostov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kostov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanninen misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov tried to score with a low kick but Sanninen checks it.
Sanninen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kostov throws a shot from downtown. Sanninen moves away and avoids it.
Sanninen scores with a decent looking hook.
Decent striking displayed by Sanninen there.#T3#
Kostov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanninen scores with a hook.
Sanninen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kostov jabs Sanninen right on the nose. Sanninen blinks but takes it well.
Sanninen lands with a shot to the body.
Sanninen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kostov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Kostov.
Kostov throws a leg kick
and Sanninen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanninen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanninen throws out a loose jab but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanninen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kostov throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanninen blocks a jab.
Kostov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanninen. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kostov moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanninen.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Kostov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanninen doesn't seem phased though.
Sanninen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov throws out a counter right but Sanninen avoids it with no problem.
Sanninen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kostov misses with a head kick.
A cross from Sanninen lands.
Kostov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanninen missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanninen wants to slow Kostov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kostov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanninen moves away.
Sanninen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanninen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanninen. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanninen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Sanninen misses its intended target.
Sanninen swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sanninen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sanninen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanninen lands with a straight right. Kostov didn't see that one coming.
Sanninen lands a slapping body shot.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kostov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanninen.
Sanninen lands a head shot.
Sanninen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanninen. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanninen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanninen scores with a jab.
Sanninen works the jab nicely.
Kostov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanninen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostov is just out of range.
Kostov checks a low kick from Sanninen.
Sanninen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Sanninen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanninen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kostov on the side of the head.
Sanninen misses with a shot to the body
and Kostov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kostov.
Sanninen swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
It seemed like Kostov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanninen scores with a shot to the body.
Sanninen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Kostov misses with a hook. Sanninen ducked under it nicely.
Kostov connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanninen slips a straight right by Kostov.
Kostov connects with a body shot that sends Sanninen's belly button to the back.
Kostov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Sanninen does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov looks for the body kick but Sanninen saw that one coming. #T2#
Kostov throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanninen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kostov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab by Sanninen.#ROC#Kostov is rocked!
Sanninen throws a nice looking combination but Kostov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanninen finish him?
Sanninen blocks the body kick.
Kostov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sanninen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kostov. Sanninen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Sanninen!
Daniel Sanninen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TAFO 2: Slugfest
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Kostov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kostov cracks Whittle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whittle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whittle tries for a takedown but Kostov circles away easily
and Kostov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whittle is looking to clinch but Kostov is avoiding it.
Whittle misses with a takedown attempt
and Kostov counters with a crisp right that sends Whittle to the canvas! Kostov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov is the new middleweight champion!

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