PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Krylov (ranked 677 p4p, 1325 weight class) and te Tre (ranked 104 p4p, 204 weight class). te Tre will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Krylov
vs
Tre

180 cm
26
175
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
177
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, te Tre!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tre looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krylov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tre defends it nicely.
Krylov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Krylov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Krylov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Krylov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tre's guard.
Krylov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tre has wrist control.
Tre has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gladius Elite Facilities. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krylov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krylov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tre taking some punishment here, with Krylov in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krylov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krylov wants to control but Tre is keeping him busy.
Tre trying to control here.
Krylov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krylov trying to mount his opponent but Tre defends it.
Krylov winds up and cracks Tre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krylov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krylov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krylov 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.
Still in half guard, Krylov seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tre is staying active underneath Krylov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tre pushes Krylov off looking to stand but Krylov dives back in and keeps control.
Krylov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Krylov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Krylov looking to finish Tre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tre!
Krylov with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Krylov scoring with strikes but Tre is staying in there.

Tre is rocked!
Tre wants to hold on but Krylov pushes him away.
Krylov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tre is still in real trouble! Can Krylov finish him?
Krylov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Krylov with shots to the head and body - Tre looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Krylov raining down shots from the mount!
A big strike lands for Krylov! That's really hurt Tre and he's turned his back - Krylov keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Krylov jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Krylov!