PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karelin Pripyat (ranked 1759 p4p, 213 weight class) and Suga Night (ranked 2556 p4p, 299 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Pripyat
vs
Night

193 cm
20
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
260 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karelin Pripyat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suga Night!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night throws a hook but Pripyat blocks it.
Night misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pripyat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Pripyat drives through with a takedown into Night's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pripyat looking to pass the guard.

Pripyat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pripyat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Night is keeping the position for now.
Night is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pripyat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Night is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Night has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pripyat is looking for a triangle but Night pushes his legs off easily.

Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Night can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Night wants to stand but Pripyat is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pripyat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Night stands and steps away. Pripyat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pripyat has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Night scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.

Pripyat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Night is defending against the submission attempts here by Pripyat.

Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Night has managed to free his arm - good work.
Night tries to roll over but Pripyat keeps him under control.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pripyat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pripyat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Night is just riding it out for now. Pripyat eventually gives up the hold.
Pripyat prevents Night from standing back up.
Night really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pripyat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pripyat is looking for a kimura but Night is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pripyat to get the leverage.
Night tries to kick Pripyat off but Pripyat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Night is defending well.

Pripyat is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four 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.

Pripyat seems to be working for a kimura but Night defends the submission attempt.
Night is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Pripyat is looking for a kimura but Night is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pripyat to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pripyat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Night looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karelin Pripyat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pripyat shoots in for a takedown but Night shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pripyat misses with a takedown attempt
and Pripyat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pripyat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pripyat shoots in for a double leg but Night sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karelin Pripyat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pripyat fails to land the takedown.
Pripyat swats away the attempt to clinch by Night.
Night throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pripyat clean off his feet! He's out cold! Night stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suga Night!
Suga Night thanked the fans post fight for their support.