Stoyan Koprivlenski: “I’m More Nervous When My Brother Fights Than When I Do”

In this video, I take you inside the official press conference of Elite Fighting Arena in Bulgaria, where emotions, pressure, and real fighter mentality come to the surface. I spoke with Stoyan Koprivlenski, one of Bulgaria’s top kickboxing fighters, about his current injury and how it affects his preparation. Despite tearing a muscle, Stoyan continues to train as much as possible, showing the discipline and mindset required at the highest level. But what stood out the most was something deeper. Stoyan opened up about the pressure he feels—not when he’s fighting himself—but when watching his brother, Martin Koprivlenski, step into the ring. Unlike fighting, where he can control his emotions and mindset, watching his brother compete is a completely different experience—one filled with tension and lack of control. On the other side, Martin Koprivlenski embraces the moment. As the main event fighter, he spoke about pressure in a completely different way—welcoming it, chasing it, and understanding that attention and responsibility are part of becoming successful in combat sports. This is more than just a fight night story. This is about mindset, brotherhood, pressure, and what it really means to step into the arena. 🎥 Filmed at Elite Fighting Arena Press Conference 📍 Sofia, Bulgaria 🥊 Real fighters, real emotions, real mindset #kickboxing #fighter #k1 #champion #brother