PBP Commentary

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

Krylov
vs
Craig

188 cm
31
209 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

190 cm
32
215 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mairbek Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Craig!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Craig rushes Krylov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Krylov back against the cage.
Krylov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Craig throws a head punch that misses.
Krylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig lands an elbow that stopped Krylov in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A shot in the inside from Krylov.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Craig misses with an elbow over the top.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krylov.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Krylov.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Craig misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov cracks Craig with a nice body shot.
Craig lands an elbow that stopped Krylov in his tracks for a moment.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Krylov.

Krylov manages to break the clinch.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
Craig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Craig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krylov closes the distance but Craig moves to the side
and Craig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Craig throws a head kick that misses.
Craig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Craig misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Craig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krylov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Craig is in Krylov's guard.
Krylov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krylov tries to get out of the position.

Craig gets to his feet. Krylov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Craig swats away the attempt to clinch by Krylov.
Craig has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krylov finds it's way round the side to connect with Craig's head.
Jab, jab by Krylov - just one landing.
Krylov throws a jab when Craig was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Craig.
A nice leg kick lands there from Craig.
Krylov wants to clinch up but Craig keeps it at a distance.
Jimmie Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Craig.

Krylov has closed the distance and engaged Craig in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig pushes Krylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krylov lands an uppercut.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov gets through Craig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krylov is trying to force a seperation but Craig has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Craig.
Craig tries to throw a body punch but Krylov avoids it by throwing Craig back against the cage.
Craig blocks an uppercut.
Craig takes a shot to the head.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Krylov on the inside.
Krylov blocks an elbow strike from Craig.
Craig misses with an elbow strike.
Craig prevents a body shot from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Krylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Craig.
Krylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Craig.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Craig.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Krylov.
Still in the clinch, Krylov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krylov scores with a hook to the body.
Craig pushes Krylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krylov prevents a body shot from Craig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krylov working aggressively here.
Krylov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Krylov.
Krylov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmie Craig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Craig moves away and avoids it.
Craig moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Craig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimmie Craig seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Craig tries to keep at a distance but Krylov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craig working aggressively here.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Krylov avoids a wild elbow strike from Craig.
Krylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Craig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Krylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krylov misses with a body punch.
A short left from Krylov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig misses with some punches.
Jimmie Craig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Krylov tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Krylov back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.

Krylov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Krylov rushes Craig and presses him up against the cage.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov lands a shoulder strike.
Krylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krylov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Craig or not.
Craig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krylov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov struggles to land a body shot inside as Craig controls his hands.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Craigs head.
Craig has a couple of punches blocked by Krylov.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Krylov - that landed with a thud.
Craig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Craig backwards.
Krylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Craig digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
Krylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Craig.
A hook to the body from Craig.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Craig pushes off an throws an elbow but Krylov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Krylov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Craig misses with some punches.
Craig lands a right hand.
Krylov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craig misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Craig lands an elbow inside that Krylov shrugs off.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krylov prevents a body shot from Craig.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Craig.
Craig misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmie Craig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Craig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov thuds a left hand into Craig's body.
Krylov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craig shoots in but Krylov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Krylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Craig doesn't seem phased though.
Craig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Krylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Craig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Craig throws a punch but it's blocked by Krylov.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig tries a body shot but Krylov blocks it.
Craig working aggressively here.
A short left from Craig.
Craig working aggressively here.
Craig comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Craig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Craig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Craig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Craig tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Craig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Craig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Craig digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krylov's defenses.
Craig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mairbek Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Krylov on the inside.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Craig.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Nice body punch from Craig.
Craig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krylov or not.
Craig can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig gets through Krylov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krylov blocks an uppercut.
Krylov takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Craig.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Craig lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Craig.
Craig lands with a light punch inside.

Krylov is rocked!
Craig digs a right hand into Krylov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krylov's gas tank.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craig creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Krylov with a big uppercut! Krylov tries to clinch up but Craig pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Krylov to the mat! Krylov covers up and Craig unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmie Craig!
After winning the bout, Jimmie Craig thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.