PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivaylo Stoimenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stoimenov
vs
Wu

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivaylo Stoimenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Wu!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoimenov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Wu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoimenov looks to land a combination. Wu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wu walks into a stiff left hand from Stoimenov.
Wu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Wu looking to score a takedown here. Stoimenov is defending well but Wu drives through and ends up in Stoimenov's guard.
Wu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stoimenov is adopting a defensive guard.
Wu scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoimenov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu trying to control but Stoimenov is working from the bottom.
Wu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoimenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wu trying to control but Stoimenov is working from the bottom.
Wu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stoimenov has momentary wrist control but Wu slips an elbow through the middle.
Stoimenov managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Stoimenov being controlled here, momentarily.
Stoimenov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wu is one step ahead there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Stoimenov has closed the distance and engaged Wu in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stoimenov fails to land.
Stoimenov swings wildly with an uppercut but Wu uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stoimenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoimenov misses with a body punch.
Wu stalling in the clinch but Stoimenov improves position.
Stoimenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Stoimenov.
A head punch on the inside from Stoimenov fails to land.

Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoimenov lands a really nice looking cross but Wu seems unphased.
Stoimenov misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wu! But no joy.
A jab from Stoimenov does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wu misses with a hook. Stoimenov ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wu is defended easily by Stoimenov.
Stoimenov throwing a counter right hand but Wu manages to avoid it.
Wu closes the distance and clinches up with Stoimenov, looking for a takedown. Wu pushes Stoimenov against the cage but Stoimenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Wu.
The crowd cheers as Stoimenov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wu doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stoimenov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wu misses the jab.
Stoimenov swings widly with a right hand
and Stoimenov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoimenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stoimenov throws a hook but Wu avoids it easily.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Stoimenov darts in and clinches Wu up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stoimenov scores with a jab to the jaw.

Stoimenov moves into range and clinches up with Wu.
Wu taking a breather.
Stoimenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wu takes a shot to the head.
Stoimenov prevents Wu from breaking the clinch.
Stoimenov can't find room to land a body shot as Wu controls the action.
Stoimenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around?
Stoimenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoimenov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu throws a head punch that misses.
Wu wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov presses Wu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoimenov misses with a body punch.
Stoimenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Wu breaks the clinch.
Stoimenov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wu in his tracks.
Stoimenov throws a lazy uppercut

and Wu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wu.
Wu is fighting to break Stoimenov's control of his arms but Stoimenov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wu wants to control from the top but Stoimenov keeps moving.
Stoimenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stoimenov tries to get out of the position.
Wu throwing strikes but missing.
Wu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wu wants to control from the top but Stoimenov keeps moving.
Wu scoring with some ground and pound.
Stoimenov keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Stoimenov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wu stays in close to Stoimenov's body and controls the position.
Charlie Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stoimenov keeping moving, preventing Wu from controlling successfully.
Wu scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoimenov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wu distracts Stoimenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stoimenov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wu on the ground.
Stoimenov pulls Wu in close to prevent any damage.
Wu trying to control but Stoimenov is working from the bottom.
Wu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wu tries for a takedown but Stoimenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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.
Wu swings for the body but Stoimenov moves out of range.
A combination from Stoimenov does no damage.
Stoimenov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoimenov throws a series of punches but Wu moves out of range.
Stoimenov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stoimenov moves to clinch but Wu breaks away
and Wu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoimenov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wu manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wu! But no joy.
Wu shoots in for a double leg but Stoimenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Stoimenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoimenov misses with a left hand

and Wu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stoimenov!
Wu throwing strikes but Stoimenov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wu is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivaylo Stoimenov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wu tries to keep at a distance but Stoimenov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stoimenov cracks Wu with a nice body shot.
Stoimenov lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Stoimenov.
Wu looking to slow down the pace here.

Wu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Stoimenov there.
Wu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stoimenov.
Stoimenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu looks for a takedown but Stoimenov sprawls well.
Stoimenov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wu.
Stoimenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoimenov but Stoimenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoimenov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wu was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoimenov.
Wu throws out a counter right but Stoimenov avoids it with no problem.
Stoimenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wu.
Stoimenov looks to land a right hand but Wu moved out of range.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from Stoimenov misses.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivaylo Stoimenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Wu.
A left lands for Stoimenov.
Stoimenov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wu's head.
Stoimenov tests Wu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoimenov jabs Wu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoimenov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stoimenov throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Stoimenov.
Wu misses with a right hand
and Stoimenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoimenov lands an overhand right.
Ivaylo Stoimenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Stoimenov pushes Wu up against the cage in a clinch.
Wu has had enough of the clinch but Stoimenov keeps him there for the moment.
Stoimenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
Wu taking a breather.
Wu misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoimenov misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoimenov scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu trying to control the position but instead, Stoimenov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wu into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoimenov.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stoimenov as Wu tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wu is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Charlie Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoimenov misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivaylo Stoimenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stoimenov, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivaylo Stoimenov!