PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grister Charnstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Krupin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Krupin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Charnstrom
vs
Krupin

195 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grister Charnstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Krupin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krupin with a poor takedown
and Charnstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Charnstrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charnstrom.
Charnstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krupin misses with a takedown
and Charnstrom counters with a stiff right hand.
Grister Charnstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Krupin.
Krupin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charnstrom defends it nicely.
Krupin misses with a takedown
and Charnstrom counters with a left to the body.
Charnstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krupin doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krupin tries to clinch there but Charnstrom circles away.
Krupin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Charnstrom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krupin somewhat.
Krupin looks winded!
Charnstrom feints a jab promting Krupin to slip. Charnstrom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krupin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charnstrom catches Krupin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krupin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charnstrom as he jumps to the side.
Krupin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charnstrom dips to his left and cracks Krupin with an uppercut!

Krupin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Charnstrom is looking for a sweep.
Charnstrom is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krupin is trying to get an arm triangle but Charnstrom is defending well.
Charnstrom wants to control but Krupin postures up.
Krupin wants to control but Charnstrom is keeping him busy.
Charnstrom is looking to regain half guard here but Krupin keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Krupin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charnstrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krupin tries to advance to mount but Charnstrom denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charnstrom is looking for a sweep.
Krupin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charnstrom keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Charnstrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Charnstrom is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krupin scores with punches from side control.
Krupin trying to control the position but Charnstrom is working away.
Charnstrom tries to buck Krupin off but Krupin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krupin taking a breather here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charnstrom lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grister Charnstrom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Charnstrom stuns Krupin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krupin misses with a wild body shot.
Krupin walks into a stiff left hand from Charnstrom.
Krupin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Charnstrom to counter with a crisp jab.
Charnstrom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grister Charnstrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Charnstrom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krupin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charnstrom as he jumps to the side.
Charnstrom lands the left hand.
Charnstrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krupin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charnstrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Charnstrom. That snapped Krupin's head back.
Charnstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krupin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krupin is defended easily by Charnstrom.
Grister Charnstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Krupin.
Krupin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krupin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charnstrom scores with a kick to the body.
Charnstrom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krupin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krupin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Charnstrom scores with a nice head shot.
Charnstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krupin.
Charnstrom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krupin momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krupin.
Charnstrom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krupin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charnstrom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Charnstrom scores with a four punch combination!
A cross from Charnstrom lands.
Charnstrom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Krupin has his takedown stuffed
and Charnstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charnstrom jabs at Krupin's body.
Charnstrom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krupin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charnstrom. Charnstrom obviously looking to wear him down.
Krupin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Charnstrom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krupin's head backwards.
Charnstrom lunges at Krupin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krupin's hand.
Krupin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Charnstrom works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charnstrom lands with a good body shot.
Charnstrom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Krupin tries for a takedown but Charnstrom circles away easily
and Charnstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Charnstrom.
Charnstrom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krupin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charnstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Charnstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Charnstrom.
Charnstrom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krupin if he has to take too many more of those.
Krupin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Charnstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Charnstrom feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charnstrom scores with a jab.
Charnstrom stalks Krupin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krupin's face. Krupin staggers backwards, shaken.
Charnstrom keeps Krupin at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krupin shoots in looking for a takedown. Charnstrom tries to sprawl out of it but Krupin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charnstrom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Charnstrom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Charnstrom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Charnstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krupin in his tracks.
Charnstrom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krupin on the side of the head.
Charnstrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fedor Krupin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Charnstrom.
Krupin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krupin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charnstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charnstrom scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grister Charnstrom dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice shot lands for Charnstrom.
Krupin with a poor takedown
and Charnstrom counters with a straight right hand.
Krupin shoots and misses
and Charnstrom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charnstrom digs a good hook to Krupin's body.
A lazy left from Charnstrom finds it's target.
Krupin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charnstrom swivels and escapes.
Grister Charnstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Krupin.
Charnstrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krupin's head.
Krupin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Charnstrom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Charnstrom cracks Krupin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Charnstrom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krupin under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Charnstrom does it's job there.
Krupin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krupin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Charnstrom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krupin scrambles back to his feet.
Charnstrom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charnstrom scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krupin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krupin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Charnstrom finds it's target.
Charnstrom lands an overhand right.
Charnstrom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Charnstrom throws out a powerful jab.
Charnstrom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charnstrom connects with a body shot.
Charnstrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krupin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Charnstrom pinned against the cage. Charnstrom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krupin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Charnstrom to score with a decent uppercut.
Grister Charnstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krupin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charnstrom scores with a nice head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Charnstrom scores with a four punch combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charnstrom.
Charnstrom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krupin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krupin needs to keep his hands up - Charnstrom had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Charnstrom.
Charnstrom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Krupin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Charnstrom to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Charnstrom.
Charnstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Charnstrom throws a head kick that Krupin semi-blocks.
A nice combination there by Charnstrom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charnstrom sizes up Krupin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grister Charnstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charnstrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charnstrom lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Charnstrom as Krupin shoots in.
Charnstrom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Charnstrom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Charnstrom connects with a body shot that sends Krupin's belly button to the back.
Charnstrom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Charnstrom works Krupin's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charnstrom scores with the left hand. Krupin knows he should have avoided that one.
Charnstrom cracks Krupin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krupin with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Charnstrom counter with a right hand.
Charnstrom jabs at Krupin's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charnstrom sizes up Krupin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charnstrom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krupin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charnstrom counters with a low kick, right behind Krupin 's knee.
Charnstrom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charnstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krupin doesn't seem bothered though.
Krupin walks into a jab.
Charnstrom lands the left hand.
Fedor Krupin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krupin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Charnstrom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Charnstrom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Charnstrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Krupin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krupin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Charnstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grister Charnstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charnstrom, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grister Charnstrom!