PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Velilkov
vs
Aerts

200 cm
23
249 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

192 cm
22
240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanko Velilkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Aerts!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aerts misses with the body kick
and Velilkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Aerts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velilkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aerts.
Aerts looks to throw a body kick
and Velilkov counters with a three punch combo that has Aerts backing up. Aerts nods at Velilkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Velilkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aerts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velilkov checks it well.
Aerts looks for the body kick but Velilkov saw that one coming.
Peter Aerts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velilkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aerts backs up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velilkov staying out of range there.
No luck for Velilkov with that takedown attempt.
Velilkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Aerts scores with a nice head shot.
Aerts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aerts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts misses with an uppercut
and Velilkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velilkov connects with the punch.
Velilkov staying out of range there.
Aerts misses with a leg kick
and Velilkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Aerts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aerts loads up on a big right hand but Velilkov slips the punch.
Aerts misses with a hook

and Velilkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velilkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aerts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Velilkov wants to advance to full mount but Aerts doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Velilkov throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov throwing strikes from guard but Aerts blocks nicely.
Velilkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aerts is keeping the position for now.
Velilkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aerts managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Velilkov.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Velilkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Aerts's head but Aerts avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Velilkov.
Velilkov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Aerts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Velilkov connects with a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Velilkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here as Velilkov stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov wants to control but Aerts is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ground and pound from Velilkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Velilkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aerts keeps working.
Velilkov taking a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velilkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aerts keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aerts scores with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aerts. Velilkov shrugs it off though.
Aerts delivers a nice body kick.
Aerts throws a push kick but Velilkov slaps the foot to one side.
Aerts throws a leg kick

and Velilkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Velilkov.
Aerts 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Aerts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aerts wants to stand up but Velilkov is controlling him.
Velilkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aerts is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov wants to control from the top but Aerts keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stanko Velilkov.
Velilkov checks a low kick from Aerts.
Aerts misses with a jab to the body
and Velilkov counters with a three punch combo that has Aerts backing up. Aerts nods at Velilkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Velilkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velilkov blocks a head kick by Aerts.
Aerts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velilkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aerts.
Aerts looks to throw a body kick
and Velilkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov punishes Aerts's body with a nice straight punch.
Aerts throws a combination that misses
and Velilkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aerts is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aerts misses with a kick to the body
and Velilkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Velilkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velilkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aerts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aerts throws a poor cross that misses

and Velilkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Velilkov.
Velilkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velilkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Aerts has wrist control.
Velilkov looking to pass the guard.
Aerts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velilkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov content to stall in guard here.
Aerts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Velilkov throws a strike but Aerts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velilkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Velilkov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Velilkov has Aerts pulled in close to control his posture.
Aerts stopping the sweep attempt from Velilkov.
Velilkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanko Velilkov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jab, jab by Velilkov - just one landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aerts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velilkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velilkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aerts misses the shot to the body.
Aerts misses the body punch

and Velilkov counters with a takedown into side control.
Aerts regains half guard there - taking advantage of Velilkov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Velilkov is pressing down on Aerts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aerts is holding on for now.
Velilkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov trying to control from half guard but Aerts is working away.
Velilkov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aerts to regain full guard.
Aerts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aerts keeping full guard, as Velilkov tries to pass.
Velilkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Velilkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.

Velilkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aerts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aerts throws a lazy body kick

and Velilkov counters with a shoot takedown. Aerts fights it but they end up in guard.
Velilkov postures up in Aerts's guard and throws a big left but Aerts blocks it.
Velilkov postures up in Aerts's guard and throws a big left but Aerts blocks it.
Velilkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aerts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velilkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts keeping moving, preventing Velilkov from controlling successfully.
Velilkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stanko Velilkov.
Aerts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aerts is looking to land body kicks.
Stanko Velilkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aerts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velilkov moves away.
Aerts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velilkov lands a nice hook to Aerts's body. Aerts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Velilkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aerts counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Velilkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aerts, pushing him back against the ropes.
Velilkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aerts prevents it.

Aerts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velilkov moves out of range as Aerts strikes.
Peter Aerts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velilkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aerts can do to turn this around?
Velilkov misses with a double jab
and Aerts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Aerts enables Velilkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aerts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Velilkov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aerts manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Velilkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

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