PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Savas Bulent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bulent
vs
Stark

185 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Savas Bulent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Bulent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark misses with a low kick as Bulent jumps back.
Stark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Bulent.
Stark throws a jab when Bulent was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Bulent lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bulent throws a series of strikes that have Stark backpedaling.
Stark blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulent with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bulent to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark thumps Bulent with a low kick.
Bulent tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stark tries to clinch up.
Stark tries to score with a low kick but Bulent moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Bulent tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Stark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stark takes one to the chin there.
Stark is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulent scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stark in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Bulent appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robb Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bulent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Bulent ducks down to avoid it.
Stark throws a right and a left that Bulent avoids nicely.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Bulent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark motions for Bulent to come forward. Stark throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stark tries to bum rush Bulent with a series of wild strikes but Bulent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bulent seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bulent walks into a left hand.
Bulent connects with a jab.
Bulent closes the distance and clinches up with Stark, looking for a takedown. Bulent pushes Stark against the cage but Stark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stark unleashes a big counter combination but Bulent bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bulent throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Bulent sizes up Stark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bulent cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulent is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stark tries to land a front kick but Bulent steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulent throws out the jab.
Stark tries to clinch but Bulent is having none of it.
Bulent has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulent.
Stark throws a leg kick but Bulent sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bulent scores with a jab.
Stark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bulent checks it well.
Stark 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.
Bulent throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Stark is looking to slow Bulent down with leg kicks.
Bulent lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Bulent.
Stark catches Bulent with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bulent uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Bulent misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulent slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bulent's calf.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Bulent is out of range.
Good exchange - Bulent coming out on top.
Stark throws a head kick but Bulent moves out of range.
Stark darts in trying to clinch
letting Bulent counter with a right hand.
Stark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bulent.
Stark walks into a straight right hand from Bulent.
Stark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bulent keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Bulent lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Stark sprawling to the canvas. Bulent follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Stark hang on?

Stark is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Bulent finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bulent thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
Bulent is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bulent lands with a punch from half guard.
Stark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bulent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bulent connects with a nice short shot to Stark's temple.
Bulent thows a huge punch but Stark dodges it nicely.
Bulent controlling the pace.
Bulent takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bulent scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bulent.
Bulent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bulent scores with a big shot! Stark's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Stark! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Savas Bulent!