PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanko Velilkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fox
vs
Velilkov

188 cm
30
269 lbs
23 - 19 - 1

200 cm
32
257 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry

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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 23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanko Velilkov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Velilkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velilkov.

Fox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velilkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fox keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Velilkov passes Fox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Velilkov wants to take a breather but Fox is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
Velilkov controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov trying to control from half guard but Fox is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stanko Velilkov.
Fox throws a lazy uppercut

and Velilkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fox working a defensive guard here.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paddy Fox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fox takes a swing at Velilkov's ribcage but misses.

Velilkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fox's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velilkov prevents Fox from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velilkov wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox is trying to keep Velilkov in close.
Velilkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velilkov prevents Fox from getting back to his feet.
Velilkov postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.
Fox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velilkov is one step ahead there.
Fox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velilkov.

Fox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Velilkov throwing strikes from guard but Fox blocks nicely.
Fox trying to control the position.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Velilkov from controlling successfully.
Fox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Velilkov is looking to escape.
Fox wants to take a breather but Velilkov is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fox postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Velilkov to stand up.

Velilkov scores with a takedown into Fox's guard.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Velilkov from controlling successfully.
Fox looking for a sweep. Not yet Fox, not yet.
Velilkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Velilkov won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velilkov looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stanko Velilkov.
Fox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov dominated that round.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Velilkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Velilkov.
Fox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Velilkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fox's brow.

Velilkov drags the fight down to the ground.
Velilkov is looking to stand up but Fox isn't so interested in that idea.
Stanko Velilkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velilkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Velilkov holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov looking to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stanko Velilkov wasn't active enough on the ground.

Fox gets caught flat footed, as Velilkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Velilkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fox is keeping the position for now.

Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velilkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fox has his hands on Velilkov's head, controlling the position.
Fox wants to stand and escape but Velilkov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Velilkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velilkov is one step ahead there.
Velilkov trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox is trying to keep Velilkov in close.
Velilkov wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanko Velilkov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velilkov tries to avoid it but Fox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velilkov to the ground. Velilkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fox tries to sprawl but Velilkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fox trying to control but Velilkov postures up.
Velilkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fox looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fox landing strikes from the bottom.
Velilkov is controlling the pace.
Fox trying to hold on to Velilkov's head to control him but Velilkov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paddy Fox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A big right from Fox misses.
Fox tries for a takedown but Velilkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Velilkov rushes Fox and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Fox throws an elbow but misses.
Velilkov taking a breather.
Fox trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Velilkov tightens his grip and picks Fox up, before dumping him to the ground. Fox manages to land in guard.
Fox trying to keep a closed guard but Velilkov is proving a slippery customer.
Velilkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fox closes the distance and clinches up with Velilkov, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes Velilkov against the cage but Velilkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fox gets caught napping as Velilkov dives in and scores a takedown. Fox manages to retain guard.
Velilkov wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Velilkov has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox is looking for a sweep.

Velilkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Velilkov's guard! Nice work there by Fox!
Fox wants to pass the guard but Velilkov is keeping the position.
Fox trying to control but Velilkov is working from the bottom.
Paddy Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velilkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Paddy Fox wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fox fails with the takedown.

Velilkov gets the takedown into side control.
Fox is being controlled here.
Velilkov trying to control the action but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox is pushing Velilkov's head away, looking to escape. Velilkov manages to hold on to the position though.
Fox is trying to control Velilkov's posture but Velilkov avoids it.
Velilkov lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet.
Fox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Velilkov is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fox tries to escape but Velilkov is in control.
Velilkov staying calm.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velilkov defending well though.

Fox is trying for a kimura here. Velilkov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fox wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Fox!
Paddy Fox made sure to mention his sponsor, Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry in his post fight interview.