PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suge Knight (ranked 3654 p4p, 343 weight class) and Vasylis Tryfon (ranked 2400 p4p, 273 weight class). Knight kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Compton . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knight
vs
Tryfon

190 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

194 cm
28
284 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suge Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasylis Tryfon!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tryfon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tryfon fails with the takedown
and Knight counters with a left and a right that stings Tryfon.
Tryfon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Suge Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasylis Tryfon.
Tryfon misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tryfon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tryfon.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tryfon with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Knight counter with a right hand.

Knight gets caught napping as Tryfon dives in and scores a takedown. Knight manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tryfon manages to get himself to full guard.

Our spies down at at Big Price MMA inform us that Tryfon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knight forces his way into half guard.
Knight lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tryfon is controlling Knight's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Knight stops Tryfon from getting back to his feet.
Tryfon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Knight is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tryfon is refusing to be controlled, as Knight sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tryfon manages to get to full guard.
Knight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Tryfon has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
Tryfon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tryfon working a defensive guard here.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tryfon keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tryfon is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tryfon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Tryfon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Knight manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tryfon has Knight in his guard.

Knight postures up.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight trying to control but Tryfon is working from the bottom.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Tryfon.
Tryfon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him.
Knight looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tryfon keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Tryfon is keeping the position.
Tryfon has Knight pulled in close to control his posture.
Tryfon trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight prevents Tryfon from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tryfon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tryfon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suge Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tryfon with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a series of strikes. Tryfon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tryfon closes the distance but Knight moves to the side
and Knight counters with a one-two to the body.
Tryfon tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Tryfon darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Tryfon into the cage.
Suge Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasylis Tryfon.
Tryfon tries to clinch but Knight moves away
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Vasylis Tryfon has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knight is looking for a counter combo.

Tryfon darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryfon tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Tryfon backwards.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tryfon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Tryfon stalling in the clinch but Knight improves position.

Tryfon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Knight regains guard immediately.
Knight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knight is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knight is on top in guard.

Knight wants to control from the top but Tryfon keeps moving.
Tryfon pulls Knight in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tryfon's head.
Knight postures up in Tryfon's guard and throws a big left but Tryfon blocks it.

Tryfon working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Tryfon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tryfon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Tryfon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tryfon, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight landing with the ground and pound.
Knight wants to control from the top but Tryfon keeps moving.
Knight throws a strike but Tryfon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tryfon.

Tryfon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight pulls Tryfon in to control the position.
Tryfon preventing the sweep.

Knight is working an open guard so Tryfon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tryfon has his takedown stuffed
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Tryfon misses with a combination
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tryfon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a two punch combo.
Tryfon shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Knight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tryfon is breathing heavily.
Tryfon misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a one-two to the body.
Suge Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
Knight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suge Knight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasylis Tryfon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tryfon misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tryfon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Tryfon falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Suge Knight!
Suge Knight spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.