PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Krasnoperov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Krukiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krasnoperov comes to the cage accompanied by Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. The key to victory for Andriy Krasnoperov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Krasnoperov
vs
Krukiov

192 cm
23
255 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

192 cm
24
247 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Syndicate Drugs

Canadian Fighter Clothing

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andriy Krasnoperov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad Krukiov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Krukiov scores a takedown into full mount!

Krukiov looking to secure an arm triangle but Krasnoperov defends it well.
Krasnoperov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Andriy Krasnoperov has been cut.

Krasnoperov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Krukiov.
Krukiov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Krasnoperov's face.
Krasnoperov tries to reverse the position but Krukiov maintains control.
Krukiov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Krukiov looking to secure an arm triangle but Krasnoperov defends it well.
Krukiov dominating with strikes here.

Andriy Krasnoperov's cut is getting worse.
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!
Krukiov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasnoperov can't escape the position.
Krasnoperov is working hard here to advance position.
Krukiov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krukiov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Krasnoperov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Krukiov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Krasnoperov is on top in guard.
Krasnoperov stopping the sweep attempt from Krukiov.
Krukiov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krukiov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krukiov striking off his back but it's not causing Krasnoperov any problems.
Krukiov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krasnoperov distracts Krukiov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krasnoperov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes 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.
Krukiov swinging wilding here.
Krukiov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krasnoperov walks into a stiff left hand from Krukiov.
Krasnoperov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Krasnoperov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Krukiov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krasnoperov's guard.
Krasnoperov keeping moving, preventing Krukiov from controlling successfully.
Krukiov preventing the sweep.
Krukiov working some strikes from top position.
Krasnoperov keeping moving, preventing Krukiov from controlling successfully.
Krukiov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krasnoperov's guard.
Krukiov working the head and body with strikes.
Krukiov trying to control the action but Krasnoperov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krukiov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krukiov moves into full mount! Krasnoperov won't be happy about that!
Krukiov looks gassed!
Krukiov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krukiov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Krukiov unloading with bombs!
Krasnoperov working to try and regain half guard.
Krukiov dominating with strikes here.
Krukiov landing strikes from the mount.
Krukiov is landing with some decent strikes but Krasnoperov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krukiov landing shots from mount.
Krasnoperov tries to reverse the position but Krukiov maintains control.
Krasnoperov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krukiov on the ground.
Krukiov lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnoperov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krukiov is landing with some decent strikes but Krasnoperov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Krukiov is landing with some decent strikes but Krasnoperov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krukiov controlling the pace for now.
Krukiov lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Krukiov.
Krasnoperov is working to get back to half guard.
Krasnoperov is squirming around, avoiding Krukiov's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krasnoperov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krasnoperov chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Krukiov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Krukiov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Krasnoperov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Krukiov throws a head kick but Krasnoperov moves out of range.
Krukiov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krasnoperov throws a combination that misses
and Krukiov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krasnoperov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krukiov lands with a nice body punch.
Krasnoperov looks to land a combination but Krukiov avoids it well.
Andriy Krasnoperov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krukiov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krukiov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krukiov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Krukiov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krukiov showed some decent athleticism there.
Krasnoperov taking some punishment here, with Krukiov in his half guard.
Krukiov working over Krasnoperov with some ground and pound. Krasnoperov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Krukiov is looking for a kimura here.
Krasnoperov is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krukiov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krasnoperov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krukiov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krukiov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krasnoperov's head.
Krukiov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krasnoperov's head.
Krasnoperov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vlad Krukiov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krukiov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krukiov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krasnoperov is looking to escape.
Krukiov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Krasnoperov's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krukiov lands a big shot there that rocks Krasnoperov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Krukiov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Krasnoperov is surviving well by controlling Krukiov's body position as best he can.
Krukiov with good strikes from the mount here!
Krukiov with good strikes from the mount here!
Krasnoperov is trying to stand.
Krasnoperov is looking to improve his position but Krukiov isn't that keen on the idea.
Krukiov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Krukiov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krasnoperov?
Krukiov looking to control but Krasnoperov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krasnoperov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Andriy Krasnoperov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krukiov working the ground and pound effectively.
Krukiov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BOOM! Krukiov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Krasnoperov is trying to stand up.
Krukiov with good strikes from the mount here!

Jeez, Andriy Krasnoperov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andriy Krasnoperov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vlad Krukiov!