PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Pump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stakanov
vs
Pump

195 cm
29
260 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

185 cm
30
265 lbs
7 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zvon Stakanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Pump!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stakanov has Pump up against the cage in a clinch.
Stakanov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pump tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stakanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stakanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pump is defending well.
Stakanov tries to break free but Pump pushes him back against the cage.
Pump changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stakanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vinny Pump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pump throws an overhand right that lands on Stakanov's shoulder, as Stakanov tries to avoid the shot.
Pump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pump misses with a hook. Stakanov ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stakanov.
Pump throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pump throws a series of punches but Stakanov moves out of range.
Pump digs a good body shot into Stakanov's ribs.
Pump swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Pump. Those never looked like landing.
Stakanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pump throws a nice looking combination but Stakanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pump scores with a hook to the body. Stakanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pump shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stakanov eats them both and turns towards Pump to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Pump lands a left and a right that send Stakanov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pump thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stakanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pump cracks Stakanov with a hook to the temple - Stakanov is on wobbly legs here! Pump swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stakanov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pump wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vinny Pump!