PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Stoyanov (ranked 4335 p4p, 4167 weight class) and Gunther Gruper (ranked 434 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stoyanov
vs
Gruper

185 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
201
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Stoyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunther Gruper!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Gruper.
Gruper swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoyanov.
Gruper connects with the punch.
Gruper keeps the fight on the outside.
Gruper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoyanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gruper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoyanov's head backwards.
Gruper cracks Stoyanov with an open hand slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoyanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Gruper moves out of range easily.
Gruper with a nice cross.
Stoyanov tries for a takedown but Gruper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stoyanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gruper, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoyanov needs to keep his hands up - Gruper had a free shot at his head there.
Good exchange - Gruper coming out on top.
Stoyanov throws a right hand that Gruper ducks under and follows up with a left that Gruper also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stoyanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gruper, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Stoyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoyanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gruper but Gruper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gruper lands a head shot.
Gunther Gruper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Gruper.
Gruper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruper scores with a jab.
Gruper connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoyanov takes one to the chin there.
Gruper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoyanov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Gruper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Stoyanov clinches up against the cage.

Stoyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stoyanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gruper.
Stoyanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gruper lands the left hand.
Gruper scores with a jab. Stoyanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stoyanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gruper as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoyanov is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gruper.
Gruper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoyanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gruper lands with a cross.
Stoyanov wants to clinch but Gruper slips to the side
and Stoyanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gruper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gruper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoyanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gruper tries to sprawl out of it but Stoyanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gruper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gruper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoyanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gruper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stoyanov tries to clinch but Gruper moves out of range.
Gruper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gruper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoyanov momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoyanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Gruper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gruper.
Stoyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gruper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stoyanov has time to react.
Stoyanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gruper pinned against the cage. Gruper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gruper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoyanov takes one to the chin there.
Stoyanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gruper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Gruper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stoyanov doesn't seem phased though.
Viktor Stoyanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Gruper coming out on top.
Gruper cracks Stoyanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stoyanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Gruper.
Viktor Stoyanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruper stuffs the takedown.
Jab by Gruper.
Stoyanov looks to land a combination but Gruper avoids it well.
Gruper connects with a right hand. Stoyanov shakes it off.
Stoyanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Gruper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stoyanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gruper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Stoyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoyanov needs to keep his hands up - Gruper had a free shot at his head there.
Gruper leaves Stoyanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gruper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gruper lands a head shot.
Jab by Gruper.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoyanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gruper lunges at Stoyanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoyanov's hand.

Stoyanov is rocked!
Gruper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stoyanov's hands.
Oh Stoyanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruper misses with a two punch combination.
Gruper keeps the fight on the outside.
Gruper gets in close and tags Stoyanov with a short punch that almost sends Stoyanov to the mat! Oh Stoyanov is in big trouble! He turns his back on Gruper, trying to create some distance but Gruper rushes him, striking wildly and Stoyanov goes down! The referee tackles Gruper into the cage to end the fight! Gruper is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunther Gruper!