PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Hoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Velimir Stojkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoe comes to the cage accompanied by Ivanhoe theme. Stojkovic has chosen Drowning Pool - Numb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hoe
vs
Stojkovic

165 cm
21
185 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Hoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Velimir Stojkovic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stojkovic lands a jab to the nose.
Hoe walks into a left hand.
Hoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stojkovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoe takes one to the chin there.
Hoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stojkovic lands a right hook to the body.
Stojkovic avoids the head kick by Hoe.

Stojkovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stojkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoe backwards.
Hoe tries to pull guard but Stojkovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoe drops back down to his feet.
Stojkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoe.
Stojkovic lands a left hand.
Stojkovic digs a right hand into Hoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoe's gas tank.
Stojkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hoe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stojkovic uses from the top position.
Stojkovic pushes down on Hoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stojkovic wants to control but Hoe is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stojkovic.
Hoe tries to get to full guard but Stojkovic has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stojkovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Velimir Stojkovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stojkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Stojkovic.

Stojkovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoe misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoe tries to break free but Stojkovic pushes him back against the cage.
Stojkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hoe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoe is trying to keep Stojkovic in close.

Hoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stojkovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stojkovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stojkovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stojkovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hoe's legs - danger averted.
Stojkovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hoe working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic wants to control from the top but Hoe keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Velimir Stojkovic.
Hoe throws a head kick that misses.
Hoe misses with a low kick.
Hoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stojkovic avoids the head kick by Hoe.
Stojkovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Stojkovic.
A punch lands to the side of Hoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Stojkovic.
Hoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoe misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stojkovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Hoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stojkovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojkovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoe throws a body punch but Stojkovic moves out of range.
Stojkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Stojkovic lands.
Hoe misses with a head kick.
Hoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoe looks to land a right hand but Stojkovic moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Stojkovic.
Hoe walks into a stiff left hand from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stojkovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Stojkovic.
Hoe misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Stojkovic does it's job there.
Hoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stojkovic.
Hoe walks into a left hand.
Hoe misses with a takedown attempt - Stojkovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Velimir Stojkovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stojkovic lands a nice looking body shot.

Stojkovic drives through and clinches with Hoe against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stojkovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stojkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoe controls his hands.
Stojkovic lands with a right to the head.
Hoe tries for a takedown but Stojkovic manages to get underhooks.
Stojkovic lands with a right to the head.
Stojkovic tries a knee to the head but Hoe blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stojkovic.
A hook to the body from Stojkovic.

Hoe pulls Stojkovic into guard.
Hoe wants to sweep here but Stojkovic controlling him for the moment.
Stojkovic wants to control from the top but Hoe keeps moving.
Stojkovic looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stojkovic controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoe wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Velimir Stojkovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stojkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoe throws a push kick but Stojkovic slaps the foot to one side.

Stojkovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stojkovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoe backwards.
Stojkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic controlling the action here for a moment.
Stojkovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoes head.
Stojkovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoe is keeping busy.
Stojkovic lands with a right to the head.
Stojkovic lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoe tries to break the clinch but Stojkovic is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stojkovic walks away with a smile on his face. Hoe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoe throws the kick towards the body but Stojkovic avoids it.
Stojkovic sizes up Hoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stojkovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stojkovic tries to clinch there but Hoe circles away.
Stojkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stojkovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Hoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stojkovic blocks a head kick by Hoe.
Hoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stojkovic cracks Hoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velimir Stojkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoe misses with a takedown attempt - Stojkovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stojkovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands with a nice body punch.
Hoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stojkovic is looking to slow Hoe down with leg kicks.
Stojkovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stojkovic punishes Hoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Stojkovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoe in his tracks.
Stojkovic wants to clinch.
Stojkovic connects with a body shot that sends Hoe's belly button to the back.
Stojkovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stojkovic lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stojkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoe. Hoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick from Stojkovic lands but Hoe takes it in his stride.
Stojkovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Stojkovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoe doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stojkovic circles away.
Hoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Stojkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Hoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Stojkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Stojkovic.
Hoe looking for a takedown.
Stojkovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stojkovic lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Stojkovic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Stojkovic - that landed with a thud.
Stojkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stojkovic controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Stojkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Velimir Stojkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stojkovic scores with a jab. Hoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stojkovic thumps Hoe with a low kick.
Stojkovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stojkovic cracks Hoe with a good jab.
Stojkovic avoids a kick to the body.

Stojkovic drives through and clinches with Hoe against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Hoe is rocked!
Hoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Hoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stojkovic is defending well.
Hoe seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Stojkovic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoe jumps guard but Stojkovic stands there with Hoe around his waist. Hoe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stojkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic digs a right hand into Hoe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoe's gas tank.
Stojkovic lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Stojkovic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stojkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velimir Stojkovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoe tries to pull guard but Stojkovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoe drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Hoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stojkovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Stojkovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stojkovic pushes Hoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stojkovic pushes Hoe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stojkovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stojkovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stojkovic lands a body punch.
Stojkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stojkovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Stojkovic misses with a knee strike.
Stojkovic has Hoe pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stojkovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stojkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stojkovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stojkovic is trying to stall.
Stojkovic pushes Hoe against the cage. Stojkovic is working some dirty boxing. Stojkovic pushes off with a quick right hook! Hoe goes down! Hoe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stojkovic moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velimir Stojkovic!
Velimir Stojkovic is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Velimir Stojkovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.