PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Krystov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Bruzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruzinski has chosen Hello as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Krystov
vs
Bruzinski

179 cm
24
163 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

186 cm
21
161 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Krystov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Bruzinski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krystov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krystov misses with the combination.
Krystov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krystov misses with a body shot.
Bruzinski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Bruzinski lands a big head kick that sends Krystov tumbling to the mat! Bruzinski takes a step backwards and waves Krystov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Krystov is rocked!
Vladimir Bruzinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruzinski looks for a takedown but Krystov sprawls well.
Krystov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruzinski pushes Krystov away with a front kick.
Bruzinski staying out of range there.
Krystov stuffs the takedown attempt from Bruzinski. Bruzinski gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruzinski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Krystov fails with a takedown attempt.
Krystov throws a series of punches but Bruzinski moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruzinski shoots and misses
and Krystov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruzinski thinking.
Alexander Krystov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Bruzinski.

Krystov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bruzinski's guard.
Bruzinski working a defensive guard but Krystov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Krystov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bruzinski!
Krystov looking to control but Bruzinski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bruzinski working to try and regain half guard.

Krystov is working for a guillotine from mount but Bruzinski frees his head quite easily.
Krystov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Krystov is working for a guillotine from mount but Bruzinski frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krystov with good strikes from the mount here!
Bruzinski is trying to escape the mount.
Bruzinski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krystov cracks Bruzinski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bruzinski wants to hold on but Krystov pushes him away.
Bruzinski working to try and regain half guard.

Krystov looking to secure an arm triangle but Bruzinski defends it well.
Bruzinski gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bruzinski actively working from the bottom here.
Bruzinski looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krystov controlling the action here.
Bruzinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krystov 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.
Krystov controlling the action here.
Bruzinski is not content to let Krystov control the position.
Krystov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Bruzinski actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bruzinski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Krystov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bruzinski is trying to maintain the position but Krystov is very close to passing his half guard.
Krystov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bruzinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krystov.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krystov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruzinski throws a lazy head kick

and Krystov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bruzinski!
Bruzinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krystov working Bruzinski over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Krystov.
Krystov scoring with strikes but Bruzinski is staying in there.
Krystov lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Krystov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Krystov gets the takedown into side control.
Bruzinski tries to improve position but can't.
Krystov working away.
Alexander Krystov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krystov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Krystov with the ground and pound but Bruzinski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bruzinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bruzinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Krystov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bruzinski connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Bruzinski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Krystov tries to clinch up.
Krystov connects with a single shot there.
Krystov misses with a wild combination.
Bruzinski tries for a takedown but Krystov circles away easily

and Krystov counters by moving into the clinch.
Bruzinski wants a takedown.
Bruzinski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krystov smiles and moves away.
Alexander Krystov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Bruzinski.
Krystov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krystov looks to land a combination but Bruzinski avoids it well.
Krystov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bruzinski but Bruzinski pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruzinski keeps Krystov at a distance using the push kick.
Bruzinski misses with a hook.
Krystov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruzinski is just out of range.
Krystov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Krystov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krystov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bruzinski keeps working.
Krystov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Krystov connects with a nice short shot to Bruzinski's temple.
Bruzinski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krystov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruzinski keeping full guard, as Krystov tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruzinski controls Krystov momentarily but Krystov frees himself.
Krystov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bruzinski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bruzinski controls Krystov momentarily but Krystov frees himself.
Bruzinski keeping moving, preventing Krystov from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Krystov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Krystov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bruzinski is trying to drag Krystov to the mat but Krystov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bruzinski wants a takedown.
Bruzinski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Krystov walks away with a smile on his face. Bruzinski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Krystov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bruzinski trying to hold on to Krystov's head to control him but Krystov postures up.
Krystov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Krystov is working for a kimura but Bruzinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Krystov is looking to stall here but Bruzinski recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Krystov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Krystov works over Bruzinski's head and body with a nice combination.
Bruzinski throws a head kick that misses.

Krystov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Krystov lands in his opponent's guard.
Bruzinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krystov wants to pass the guard but Bruzinski is keeping the position.
Krystov wants to control from the top but Bruzinski keeps moving.
Bruzinski is trying to keep Krystov in close.
Bruzinski 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.
Bruzinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruzinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bruzinski 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Krystov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bruzinski circles away.

Krystov moves into the clinch.

Krystov pulls guard.
Krystov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruzinski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krystov looking for a sweep. Not yet Krystov, not yet.
Bruzinski trying to control but Krystov is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bruzinski preventing the sweep.
Bruzinski tries to free his leg and advance position but Krystov is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Krystov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bruzinski sprawls well initially but Krystov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bruzinski wants to control but Krystov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Krystov is looking to pass Bruzinski's guard but actually Bruzinski recovers to full guard.
Krystov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Bruzinski looking for a guillotine here but Krystov defends easily.
Bruzinski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Krystov!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystov tries to lock up and control but Bruzinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krystov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bruzinski has a good base and remains in mount.

Bruzinski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Krystov is on top in guard.
Krystov lands a couple of elbows.
Bruzinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krystov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bruzinski is trying to control the position but Krystov postures up.
Vladimir Bruzinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krystov advances position into side control!
Bruzinski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alexander Krystov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krystov wants to control but Bruzinski is keeping him busy.
Bruzinski is trying to get back to half guard.
Krystov trying to control the position but Bruzinski is working away.
Krystov is really struggling to control Bruzinski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bruzinski is trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Krystov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krystov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Krystov!