PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stentorian Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Velilkov
vs
Moss

200 cm
21
249 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
230 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanko Velilkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stentorian Moss!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss swats away the attempt to clinch by Velilkov.
Moss throws a series of punches but Velilkov avoids them all with ease.
Velilkov moves out of range as Moss strikes.
Velilkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moss displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Stanko Velilkov has been cut.
Moss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Velilkov walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moss thows a body shot but no joy.
Velilkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moss in his tracks.
Velilkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Moss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velilkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Moss.
Velilkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov moves away from the strike by Moss.
Moss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moss misses with a wild combination.
Velilkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moss was well out of range. Poor timing from Velilkov.
Moss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velilkov. Moss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velilkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moss.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Velilkov to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velilkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velilkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Velilkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velilkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Velilkov with a hook.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velilkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moss thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Velilkov moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velilkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Velilkov has managed to clinch.
Velilkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Velilkov cracks Moss with a nice body shot.
Moss can't break the clinch.

Velilkov breaks from the clinch.
Moss misses with a double jab
and Velilkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moss looks gassed!
Moss throws a combination that misses
and Velilkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velilkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velilkov throws a combination. Moss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Velilkov lands a right hook to the body.
Velilkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Velilkov lands.
Velilkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Velilkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Moss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velilkov.
Moss throws the left hand but Velilkov avoids the punch easily.
Moss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velilkov counters with a straight right hand.
Stentorian Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velilkov wants to clinch up but Moss keeps it at a distance.
Moss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velilkov counters with a series of strikes. Moss will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moss throws a combination that misses
enabling Velilkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Moss misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanko Velilkov'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.

Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velilkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velilkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moss misses with a double jab
and Velilkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Velilkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanko Velilkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velilkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velilkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moss digs a good hook to Velilkov's body.
Moss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moss lands a jab to Velilkov's midsection.
Velilkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Moss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moss throws a combination that misses
and Velilkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Velilkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Velilkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Moss scores with a nice short uppercut.

Velilkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Moss misses its intended target.
Moss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Velilkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moss misses with a double jab
and Velilkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velilkov throws a shot from downtown. Moss moves away and avoids it.
Moss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moss misses with a double jab
and Velilkov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stanko Velilkov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Velilkov.
Velilkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moss throws a combination that misses
and Velilkov counters with a series of strikes. Moss will be more careful next time no doubt.
Velilkov slips under a jab from Moss.
Moss's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Moss duly obliges.
Moss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velilkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velilkov counters with a left to the body.
Moss is breathing heavily.
Velilkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Velilkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moss.
Velilkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velilkov lands with a hook. Moss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Velilkov finds it's target.
Moss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Velilkov counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Moss misses the target.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velilkov counters with a three punch combo that has Moss backing up. Moss nods at Velilkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Velilkov thuds a left hand into Moss's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss looks to land a right hand but Velilkov moved out of range.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanko Velilkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Moss throws a hook but Velilkov avoids it easily.
Moss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Velilkov.
Velilkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moss misses with a double jab
and Velilkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Moss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Velilkov doesn't seem phased though.
Moss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velilkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velilkov scores with a jab to the body.
Moss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velilkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velilkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Velilkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moss swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Velilkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Velilkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velilkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velilkov misses with a double jab
and Moss counters with a series of strikes. Velilkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moss misses with a double jab
and Velilkov counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Velilkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Moss takes one on the button.
Moss throws a predictable looking body shot

so Velilkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velilkov wanted to stand there but Moss had control of the position.
Velilkov prevents Moss from getting back to his feet.

Velilkov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moss, up you get!
Moss misses with a looping left.
Stanko Velilkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velilkov throws the left hand but Moss avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velilkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velilkov throws a body punch but Moss moves out of range.
Stentorian Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velilkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velilkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moss takes one to the side of the head.
Velilkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moss.
Moss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velilkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss misses with a jab to the body
and Velilkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Moss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velilkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Velilkov lands a two punch combo.
Velilkov scores with a punch to the head.
Moss misses with a body shot
letting Velilkov counter with a right hand.
Moss throws a combination that misses
and Moss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss throws a combination that misses
and Velilkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velilkov tests Moss's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanko Velilkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velilkov 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanko Velilkov!