PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pop You In Da Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Kuklinski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kuklinski
vs
You In Da Eye

196 cm
28
288 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Kuklinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pop You In Da Eye!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
In Da Eye looks to land a left hand but Kuklinski moved out of range nicely.
In Da Eye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuklinski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuklinski scores with a nice right hand.
In Da Eye throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuklinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuklinski connects with a looping right hand.
Kuklinski tests In Da Eye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuklinski throws out a powerful jab.

Kuklinski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
In Da Eye wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.
Kuklinski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

In Da Eye is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuklinski.
In Da Eye wants to control but Kuklinski is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but In Da Eye is defending well.
Kuklinski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In Da Eye keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuklinski is controlling the pace.
Kuklinski prevents In Da Eye from improving his position.
In Da Eye felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuklinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuklinski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
In Da Eye blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuklinski.
In Da Eye trying to control from the bottom.

Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but In Da Eye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kuklinski wants to pass the guard but In Da Eye is defending well.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
In Da Eye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kuklinski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Kuklinski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
In Da Eye wants to hold on but Kuklinski pushes him away.

Kuklinski has control of In Da Eye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and In Da Eye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kuklinski works his way to his opponent's back.
Kuklinski is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at In Da Eye. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kuklinski landing with strikes.
Kuklinski keeps control of the position as In Da Eye tries to break free.
Kuklinski trying to control.

Kuklinski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski scores with punches and elbows.
Good control from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to keep control of the position but In Da Eye is staying busy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Kuklinski tightening his grip on In Da Eye, looking for the choke.
In Da Eye is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kuklinski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuklinski slips a straight right by In Da Eye.
Kuklinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that In Da Eye can do to turn this around?
Kuklinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
In Da Eye throws a big shot that misses.
In Da Eye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuklinski lands with a nice combination. In Da Eye backs away looking to recover.

Kuklinski drives through with a takedown into In Da Eye's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
In Da Eye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuklinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kuklinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed In Da Eye's guard.
In Da Eye tries to get to full guard but Kuklinski has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuklinski lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to pass the guard but In Da Eye defending well.
Kuklinski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Kuklinski is looking for a kimura but In Da Eye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuklinski to get the leverage.
Kuklinski not doing much here.
In Da Eye tries to roll over but Kuklinski keeps him under control.
Kuklinski is controlling the pace.
Kuklinski slips a nice elbow through In Da Eye's hands, connecting with In Da Eye's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuklinski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Richard Kuklinski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuklinski is nestled in close to In Da Eye, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kuklinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and In Da Eye defends it well.
Kuklinski controlling the pace.
In Da Eye has hold of Kuklinski's hands but Kuklinski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuklinski is trying to control. In Da Eye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kuklinski is thwarting In Da Eye's attempts to control the position.

Kuklinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but In Da Eye sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuklinski trying to control from half guard but In Da Eye is working away.

Kuklinski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuklinski thows a huge punch but In Da Eye dodges it nicely.
In Da Eye is refusing to be controlled, as Kuklinski sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
In Da Eye is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kuklinski is working for a submission of some sort.
In Da Eye really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuklinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuklinski drops an elbow to the side of In Da Eye's head.
Kuklinski slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski is looking to take a break and control but In Da Eye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
In Da Eye is trying to maintain the position but Kuklinski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuklinski wants to free his trapped foot but In Da Eye is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Kuklinski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice defenses there by Kuklinski.
Kuklinski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
In Da Eye just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuklinski slips under a jab from In Da Eye.
Kuklinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pop You In Da Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
In Da Eye is looking to clinch.
Kuklinski scores with a jab to the body.
In Da Eye tries to clinch but Kuklinski is having none of it.
Kuklinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Kuklinski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. In Da Eye sprawls well initially but Kuklinski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
In Da Eye holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kuklinski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but In Da Eye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuklinski passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuklinski controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is landing with some decent strikes but In Da Eye is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

In Da Eye is rocked!
Kuklinski controlling the pace for now.
In Da Eye is still in real trouble! Can Kuklinski finish him?
In Da Eye can't escape the position.
In Da Eye seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuklinski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kuklinski postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks In Da Eye out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Kuklinski goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski thanked the fans post fight for their support.