PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Krukiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finkle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Traffic kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Krukiov
vs
Finkle

192 cm
25
247 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

189 cm
22
252 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Krukiov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vadim Finkle!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krukiov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finkle as he jumps to the side.
Krukiov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finkle.
Krukiov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Finkle circles away.
Krukiov blocks the body kick.
Krukiov misses with a takedown attempt - Finkle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Krukiov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krukiov shoots in looking for a takedown. Finkle tries to sprawl out of it but Krukiov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finkle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krukiov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krukiov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Krukiov or perhaps it was just good defense by Finkle which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krukiov.
Finkle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krukiov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krukiov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finkle is fending him off so far but Krukiov persists. Nope, Finkle circles away and we're back to standing.
Finkle tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krukiov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finkle.
Krukiov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finkle.
Krukiov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Finkle digs a good body shot into Krukiov's ribs.
Krukiov is breathing heavily.
Finkle lands a nice hook to Krukiov's body. Krukiov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finkle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finkle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krukiov shoots for a takedown but Finkle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Finkle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finkle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Krukiov sprawling to the canvas! Krukiov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Finkle finish him?!

Krukiov is rocked!

It looks like Vlad Krukiov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkle throws a nice looking combination but Krukiov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Krukiov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finkle moves in close and cracks Krukiov with a massive right hand! Krukiov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Finkle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vadim Finkle!