PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Kukla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukla's entrance music is The Eagles - Hotel California. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kukla
vs
Vector

194 cm
24
217 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

186 cm
22
210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Kukla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Vector!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vector as he jumps to the side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vector has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vector enables Kukla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vector manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vector is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Vector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vector looking for a sweep. Not yet Vector, not yet.
Kukla trying to control but Vector is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vector looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kukla with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vector is pulling down on Kukla's head. It's preventing any offense from Kukla, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukla cracks Vector with a solid left hand.
Kukla is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Allstars MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kukla working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vector's head.
Kukla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kukla trying to control the position from guard on top but Vector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vector is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kukla pushes down on Vector's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vector manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kukla postures up and lands a big shot to Vector's brow.
Kukla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kukla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vector works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vector keeping moving, preventing Kukla from controlling successfully.
Kukla passes into half guard.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kukla is trying to control. Vector wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukla moves nicely into side control.

Kukla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vector, who protects the arm well.
Vector manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vector is keen to just control but Kukla is a slippery customer.
Vector prevents Kukla from improving his position.
Vector looks to land a strike but Kukla avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Kukla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vector passes into half guard.

Kukla looking for submissions off his back.
Vector slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vector takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Vector 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.
Kukla is trying to get back to full guard.
Vector is controlling the pace.
Kukla is trying to get back to full guard.
Vector looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vector is trying to control the action in half guard but Kukla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vector is nestled in close to Kukla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kukla is looking to control Vector's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kukla avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vector connects with a nice short shot to Kukla's temple.
Vector sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kukla defending well though.
Kukla wants to get back to full guard.

Vector wants to work for an arm triangle but Kukla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Kukla wants to get back to full guard.
Kukla gets full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vector wants to pass the guard but Kukla is keeping the position.
Vector works over Kukla with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Artur Kukla will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck for Kukla with that takedown attempt.
Vector blocks a jab.
Jab by Vector.

It looks like Artur Kukla has been cut.
Kukla ducks right into an uppercut from Vector.
Artur Kukla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Vector counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kukla won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukla is not content to let Vector control the position.
Kukla tries to bench press Vector off him but Vector keeps the position.
Kukla is working hard here to advance position.
Vector is staying tight to Kukla's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kukla is looking for a sweep.

Vector is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kukla has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukla is trying to get back to half guard.
Kukla takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kukla is looking to reverse the position.
Vector lands some shots froms side control.
Victor Vector has got the better of the ground game so far.

Vector wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kukla, who protects the arm well.
Vector wants to control but Kukla is keeping him busy.
Vector advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukla is working to get back to half guard.
Kukla in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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!
Vector avoids the attempt from Kukla to control.
Vector raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kukla is desperately trying to improve his position but Vector has a good base and remains in mount.
Vector looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Kukla is rocked!
Vector raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Kukla is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Artur Kukla's cut is getting worse.
Vector is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Kukla goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Vector!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Victor Vector!
In his post fight interview, Victor Vector started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.