PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Velilkov
vs
Simpson

200 cm
23
249 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanko Velilkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson looks to throw a body kick

and Velilkov counters with a left and a right that hurts Simpson! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Velilkov jumps into full mount!
Velilkov controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Stanko Velilkov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Velilkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A jab lands there for Velilkov.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there

and Velilkov counters by clinching up.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Velilkov decides to pull guard.
Velilkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Velilkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Velilkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Simpson!
Velilkov content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Stanko Velilkov just wasn't active enough.
Velilkov works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Simpson looks gassed!
Simpson misses with a leg kick

and Velilkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Velilkov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Simpson to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velilkov misses with a double jab.
Velilkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Simpson 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.
Velilkov misses the shot to the body.

Velilkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Simpson's guard.
Velilkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Stanko Velilkov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Simpson looks to clinch
and Velilkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there

and Velilkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Velilkov.
Velilkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velilkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Velilkov gets to his feet. Simpson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a leg kick that misses.

Velilkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Velilkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Velilkov stands and steps away. Simpson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Velilkov shoots in and bounces Simpson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Velilkov 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Stanko Velilkov just wasn't active enough.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Velilkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Velilkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Velilkov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Simpson to his feet.
Stanko Velilkov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simpson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Velilkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Velilkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Velilkov escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a leg kick

and Velilkov counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velilkov working the ground and pound.
Velilkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson is trying to escape the position but Velilkov is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Velilkov stands up and beckons Simpson to his feet.
Simpson looks to throw a body kick

and Velilkov counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Velilkov darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.

Velilkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simpson is trying to keep an underhook but Velilkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Velilkov content to control rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stanko Velilkov.
A head kick by Simpson misses

and Velilkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Velilkov taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Velilkov stands up.

Velilkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stanko Velilkov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simpson lands a head kick!
Velilkov throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.

Velilkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Velilkov controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stanko Velilkov.
Simpson throws a low kick but Velilkov moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velilkov throws a shot to the body.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson tries to clinch but Velilkov moves away

and Velilkov counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Velilkov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Simpson is trying to escape and Velilkov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Simpson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Velilkov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanko Velilkov!